These Japanese robots' performance of "Robot's Delight" — an extended, braggadocios riff on the state of AI learning-through-imitation research, with break-dancing — won Best Video at the 2017 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human Robot Interaction. (via 4 Short Links)
Award-winning robot rappers perform "Robot's Delight"
Trippy Tiny Desk Concert features a "saxocone," a saxophone with a traffic cone in it
Check out this mind-blowing NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert performed by jazz fusion band Moon Hooch back in July, 2014. Bob Boilen, co-creator of the Tiny Desk Concert series, described the 12-minute set: The band is… READ THE REST
At JR's Appliance Museum, the hot dog electrocutor can fry five wieners at once
JR's Appliance Museum—aka the "The World's Largest Small Electrical Appliance Museum"—looks super cool, and I'm putting it on my Roadside Attraction bucket list. The museum is located in Diamond, Missouri.… READ THE REST
The Doo Dah Parade is the "twisted sister of the conventional Rose Parade"
I was taking a walk in Pasadena the other day and saw a sticker that read "The Doo Dah Preservation Society." I was intrigued by the name of the society… READ THE REST
Break for the norm this gift-giving season with the CircuitMess Batmobile DIY AI-Powered Smart Robot Car
TL;DR: This AI-powered Batman Smart Robot Car appeals to people of all ages. Design, build and enjoy this unique take on the remote-controlled car for $139.99 (reg. $169.99). With less than one month… READ THE REST
Gift someone the chance at $2 million, when you have this unique puzzle, now just $30
TL;DR: Is there any greater gift than cash? That's what you gift someone when you present them with the 2 Million Dollar Puzzle, a fun game that promises players a… READ THE REST
Get the best sleep of your life with the 3D eye mask, now $19.97
TL;DR: There's no greater gift than a good night's sleep. Get the Shut-Eye Wireless 3D Sleep Mask with Bluetooth Headphones. Usually $49, this holiday season you can get them for just $19.97.… READ THE REST
