[Video Link]The video is from 2010, but the flying robot that stars in it makes the same kind of 3D map of a building's interior that the drones in Prometheus make.
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7:44 pm Mon
Jul 9, 2012
Flying robot makes 3D map of building's interior
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Papers sought for We Robot: Miami's eighth annual conference on robots and the law
Michael Froomkin writes, "We Robot, now heading into its 8th year, is lots of fun -- and it's also the leading North American conference on robotics law and policy. The 2019 edition will be held at the University of Miami on April 12-13, 2019, preceded by a day of special workshops on April 11. We […]
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LA has a cool exhibit about making robots at the new Japan House
A couple of weeks ago Carla and I went to the newly opened Japan House in Hollywood to see a presentation about prototyping of robots. Japan House is a combination gallery, shop, event venue, and restaurant at Hollywood and Highland that “seeks to foster awareness and appreciation for Japan around the world by showcasing the […]
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Rolling robots 3D print a bridge, inching their way along the span as they lay it
The Smarter Bridge is a project led by Mix3d, which makes robotic 3D printers that can sinter stainless steel structures and inch their way along the surfaces as they are completed.
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Learn how to make professional videos in this 5-hour course
We live in an age dominated by video, and with little more than a camera and a computer, virtually anyone can make a living producing interesting video content. However, competition is stiff, so if you have aspirations of becoming a successful filmmaker or world-class YouTuber, you’ll need to give yourself an edge. Breaking down the […]
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Bizplan's tools help get your business idea funded faster
Coming up with a great business idea is one thing, but turning that idea into a calculated, fundable strategy is an entirely different—and much more difficult—endeavor. That’s what inspired the enterprising minds at Bizplan to create a tool that streamlines the process, and premium lifetime subscriptions are on sale today for only $49, more than […]
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This gaming mouse pad charges your phone while you play
You might not think much could be done to improve the humble mouse pad, but do a quick Google search, and you’ll find options that are ultra-thin, pure metal, or even engineered with RGB lights. While the utility of a light-up mouse pad can be debated, the SwissTek Wireless Charging Mouse Pad is a sensible pick […]
