Month: February 2015
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Two Hidden Wind Turbines Will Power First Floor Of Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is certainly the best known monument of France. Today, this huge structure is undergoing modernization. Hidden inside this huge infrastructure are two wind turbines that will allow it to generate a part of energy required for itself? Of course the company in charge of the project has ensured that these wind turbines are…
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Romeo-An Intelligent French Robot To Help Elderly With Daily Tasks
Romeo is a Robot designed by a French company to help the elderly and disabled in their daily lives. Indeed, this small humanoid of 1m40 can already communicate with anyone, by detecting the faces and the expressions of humans that surround it. It evolves gradually to become a real assistant and companion of life. It can bring…
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In Japan, Robot Dogs Can Now Have A Dignified Funeral Like Real Animals
We already knew about the love of Japanese for the robots, but did you know that some Japanese had so much affection for them that they treated them like family members, even at the time of death? Indeed, some of them loved these AIBOs (robotic dogs with artificial intelligence) that they did not hesitate to organize…
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This Revolutionary Hive Enables Safe Honey Harvesting Without traumatizing Bees
With this revolutionary new hive it is possible to harvest honey without disturbing the bees. This does not annoy the bees, as well as, not put the beekeeper in danger. We explain to you this hive like no other. Stuart and Cedar Anderson, a father and his son are two Australian beekeepers that have this new type…
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GuardBot- A Spherical Robot Comfortable Both On Land And Water
Building an explorer robot is good, but making a robot that is almost able to move anywhere is even better. To achieve this, GuardBot has an unusual form: it is a sphere that rolls! Equally at home on land and in the water, GuardBot could help military patrol areas of conflict or even facilitate the exploration of…
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Using This Bracelet Nostalgic Astronauts Can Take Earth Smells To Space
With the revolutionary bracelet “Senti8”, now it is possible to take your favorite smells with you. Even it is possible to take them with you to the space. Keep your favorite smells with you and take them to infinity and beyond. It is now possible thanks to the Senti8. This bracelet is specially designed for nostalgic…
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Telebot: An Amazing Robot To Assist The Policemen On The Ground
What if the Robocop became a reality? Telebot is a robot policeman built by Florida International University. It can be controlled remotely and able to perform various tasks such as distributing fines or responding to the emergency calls. We tell you more about this robotic police officer with extraordinary capabilities. It could be the policeman of…
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Revolutionary Contact Lenses With Zoom Controlled By Eye Wink
A researcher at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has just introduced the latest innovation in a contact lens. Zoom can now be controlled by a wink. This equipment may one day be used by people with macular degeneration related to age. Clinical trials should start soon. There are numerous projects related to contact lenses going…
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United Kingdom: Autonomous Vehicles To Be Tested On Public Roads
The Government of His Majesty has given the green light for the testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads. These tests will be conducted on selected routes and the public can not participate. The UK has just taken a decisive step towards the autonomous cars. On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, the British authorities have allowed the automobile industry to continue…
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Wonderful 3D Sculptures Made Using Mathematical Formulas
Tom Beddard, aka subBlue, is a Scottish physicist turned artist, who makes spectacular 3D sculptures, using mathematical fractals formulas. The result is fascinating. We make you discover this works that combines arts and mathematics. The fractals are the starting point of works by subBlue. He explains: “The fascinating aspect of fractals is the combinations of parameters to create a…
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Discover This Gigantic Meteorological Tower Erected In Amazon Rainforest
We make you discover this incredible 324 m high tower that was built in the middle of the Amazon forest. It is intended to monitor the weather and the greenhouse effect, with the aim to determine how the largest forest in the world interacts with the atmosphere. We give you more detail about the origins of this amazing…
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This aircraft is the largest in the world and can transport a space shuttle
The AN-225 is the longest and heaviest aircraft in the world! Originally designed to carry a Soviet space shuttle, it is now able to carry no less than 253 tonnes of cargo on board: a record. We tell you more about this incredible transporter that does not go unnoticed. The Antonov AN-225 Mriya is a very…
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Spot-A Highly Sophisticated Robot For Disasters To Master Any Terrain
This revolutionary dog-like robot, developed by Google, is capable of walking through difficult terrains during natural disasters. Indeed, it has an incredible sense of balance that allows it to stand in any situation. For some, this robot might become man’s best friend. We tell you more about this revolutionary machine. Recently Google had acquired Boston Dynamics which…
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Did These 30 Technologies Imagined 60 Years Ago Become A Reality?
In the 1950s, people thought that their future would be made up of flying cars and interplanetary travel which would be easy and accessible to all. Today, however it is not so. We make you discover some comparisons between the future imagined 60 years ago and today’s world. 1. Solar Car And here is what solar car…
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Discover This Unconventional Piano To Compose Melodies By Dragging And Vibrating Your Fingers
The Seaboard Grand keyboard is a revolutionary musical instrument. This impressive technology allows you to perfectly reproduce the sounds of many instruments. The result is amazing. We make you discover a piano like no other. In 2009, Roland Lamb, who was studying design at the Royal College of Art in London, embarked upon a really crazy project:…