Recently, we often see prototypes or concepts of the devices based on the use of cutting-edge technologies and the latest achievements of science, by which blind people and people with sight disabilities gain the opportunity to “see” the environment
The closest to mass production of such a device is a device Virtual Cane, which using the principle of sound sonar, allows its users to “see” physical objects at a distance up to 10 meters. The device is composed of a emitter, which emits a stream of inaudible sound waves that are reflected from objects and carry back information about the size and the distance to the object. The system informs the user of the vibration oscillations, the frequency and intensity of which depends on the size and distance of the object.
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LENSLESS MICROSCOPE
Experts from the American University of California, which is located in the city of Los Angeles, has developed a unique lensless holographic microscope. It is expected that the novelty will find application in the diagnosis of diseases of the intestine.
THE CAR-ROBOT FROM GOOGLE
Google does extensive testing of vehicles-robots that can move independently.
The representatives of company Google announced that the company conducts extensive testing of vehicles equipped with Autonomous control system, which will allow these cars on their own, without human intervention, to move on the roads in normal traffic. These tests are carried out on the intercity roads in the state of California, now these cars do run on the route with a length of 560 kilometers from the town of Google in mountain view to their headquarters in Santa Monica.
ELECTRONIC EXPANDER OF HUMAN MEMORY
Scientists from the Schools of Viterbo University of southern California, headed by Dr. Theodore Berger has created an electronic chip that can be implanted into the brain and connected to it by means of electrodes.
Using the signals of these electrodes, the chip can store data, acting as an extension of the memory capacity of the brain.
Rodents, which held the first trial of this implant, I remember some of the facts at the time when the implant was switched on. When it was turned off, the rodents were completely forgotten what was contained in the memory of the implant. “Just turn on the switch and rodents remember …. Turn it off and rodents forget …” – said in a press release.
GIANT BALLOON
A project to send tourists into the stratosphere proposed by the company zero2infinity has received funding from private investors. So it becomes a reality?
Spanish startup, zero2infinity was founded by aerospace engineer and entrepreneur josé Mariano lópez-Urdiales in 2009. The idea, created it ten years ago, is to use a large and durable balloon to send brave people (and probably scientists) to 36 km altitude.
UNUSUAL SOLAR PANELS
The basis of the work of eco-gadgets is to use solar panels. Your attention is the most interesting device on solar batteries.
GOOGLE BOUGHT MOTOROLA
The Internet giant Google has made its greatest purchase, which will provide a powerful springboard for competition in the mobile market with Apple. Yesterday, he agreed on the acquisition of American smartphone maker Motorola Mobility.
The amount of the transaction approved by the boards of Directors of both companies amounted to $12.5 billion Google agreed to pay $40 for each share of Motorola Mobility, which is about 63% more than the market price at the close of trading on Friday.
The deal is expected to be completed by the end of 2011 But before that she needs to be approved by the shareholders of Motorola Mobility, as well as regulators in the US, the EU and other countries. After completing the transaction, the Android system will remain open for third-party companies, Motorola Mobility will continue to operate as a separate division of Google.
VIEWING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT
Sony Corporation officially announced the launch of serial production of new head display HMZ-T1 device that will open an innovative method of viewing three-dimensional and two-dimensional content. The device simply fits over the head and serves as a virtual screen, which is equivalent to 750 inch real.
HMZ-T1 has recently developed OLED-panel, the size of which is 0.7 inches. The resolution of such a panel составляет1280 x 720. Thanks to this panel HMZ-T1 provides high-definition and contrast, making the picture quality is just incredible. In addition, the device consists of separate panels for the right and left eyes, enabling the display of independent images in high resolution, realizing a three-dimensional effect.
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF THE AIRCRAFT OF THE FUTURE
The instrument panel of the aircraft of the future – one big touch screen.
Aircraft cabins of the future in the near future to get rid of many measuring and indicating devices and controls. Of course, they are some of the most important, still remain, but everything else will be placed on one large interactive touch screen, the development of which is now engaged in Thales. Thales, a French aerospace company, on request of the European Commission creates a new screen, in fact, a remote control airplane that pilots can adjust yourself with the purpose of on the screen will display the most-needed information at the right time.
ROBOT VACUUM FROM LG ELECTRONICS
Corporation LG Electronics announced the robot vacuum cleaner Roboking VR680VMNC, which will be demonstrated at IFA 2011.
The highlight of the new product lies in the fact that the device has three cameras, allowing you to capture images of the surrounding space, so the robot is also a video surveillance system, transmitting the image via wifi to your device user.
Device control is also carried out with the help of a Communicator who can act as a remote control. With this robotic vacuum cleaner is able to recognize at a distance up to five feet a voice command.
