Sunday, 16 October 2016

Geek Speak: Jyotsna

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For those of you keeping tabs on robotics events, here’s some interesting news! The annual edition of the First Tech Challenge has been announced and a contingent from kidobotikz is gearing up for participating in this event. Considered as the ultimate event in robotics for school students, it aims...

Solar-powered smart pole keeps commuters powered-up and surfing

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Smartphones have made it easier than ever to keep occupied while commuting, but all it takes is a dead battery to make for a tedious waiting game. A recently installed piece of street furniture in the Turkish city of Istanbul, however, lets commuters keep their devices charged while surfing the...

Saturday, 15 October 2016

Graduation Day 2016 ! !

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“The Hats whirled skyward, carried by bright, new hopes and propelled by big daring dreams !” For most students, Graduation Day is one of the best moment of their lives. It represents their translation from the cocooned life of schooling and college to the open competitive world of jobs and career....

Disney's one-legged robot hops into action without a tether

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Bipedal robots, such as Boston Dynamics' Atlas may be able to balance on one leg, but Disney Research has gone one better and built a one-legged hopping robot. This unidexter automaton isn't the first hopping robot, but it's the first to not rely on a tether or external power source to keep bouncing. Hopping...

Friday, 14 October 2016

Geek Speak: Hariharan

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Terms like “Electronics enthusiasts” and “Robotics hobbyists” are becoming commonplace today. With the availability of low cost electronic components and engaging online content which helps them learn the various tricks and trades of robotics, more and more students are entering the hitherto unchartered...

Intel unveils its own commercial drone, the Falcon 8+

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Intel is slapping its name on an advanced drone designed for commercial and professional uses in North America. The Falcon 8+ is the first Intel-branded commercial drone and it's outfitted for industrial inspection, surveying and mapping. Intel's expert-level drone builds on the AscTec Falcon...