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Robot Learns to Make Facial Expressions, is Rewarded With a Measly “Signal”
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At least dogs get food when they get things right. This poor robot Einstein, made by computer scientists from the Machine Perception Laboratory at the University of California, San Diego, was given time to play with its 31 artificial facial muscles while “staring” at its reflection in the mirror. The… |
July 10th, 2009
Space Invaders Explain Their Simple Plan on Your Wall, Courtesy of Blik Vinyl Decals
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How do you think the Space Invaders figured out their marching orders? With this simple plan, of course! Now you too can embellish your bedroom wall with a constant reminder of exactly how to increase speed, drop down and reverse direction – just in case you need to do that… |
June 8th, 2009
Tap Your Screen if You’Re Present: iPhone to Take Attendance in Japanese University
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If there’s one thing I can say about the Japanese, it’s that they’re weird. Now if there are two things I can say about the Japanese, then I say they’re weird and they’re quick to embrace technology. Case in point: beginning this June, Aoyama Gakuin University in Sagamihara city will… |
May 29th, 2009
The 8-Bit Computer is Back, Ready to Hack, and Plays NES Games to Boot
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When you think of 8-bit computers, classics like the Atari 400/800, the Commodore 64 and the Apple II probably come to mind. But there’s a new kid on the block that hopes to bring 8-bit computing back – this time for the hacker community. This bare-bones looking “TV Computer” is… |
March 27th, 2009
High School Drafting Made Fun
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While I cut my teeth playing my Atari 2600, I never realized that I could use mine as a creative solution to completing my homework assignments. I guess I just wasn’t that crafty. Here’s a guy who managed to turn an Atari joystick into a drafting project for his high… |
January 2nd, 2008
Sound Lab Teaches Kids Circuit Bending
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Whether your child is an aspiring audio engineer or just likes to make weird noises, this educational toy looks pretty cool. The GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab lets kids (and kids at heart) experiment and create their own electronic sound effects. There are 59 different projects they can build, creating everything… |
July 9th, 2007
