ZINKALO: TECHNOLOGY

Robo-Q: The World’s Smallest Walking Robot

The thumb-sized Human shaped Robo-Q measures 3.4cm high and has been claimed as the world’s smallest robot. It is equipped with a built-in sensors, an artificial intelligence enabling it to navigate and play games. It is capable of playing football, dodge unexpected obstacles and find its way out of a maze. This two-legged Robo-Q is available in four different colors and will be available in Japan starting February next year at the price tag of $35. This miniature robot was one of the 100 different types of robots shown at the Robo Japan 2008 show in Yokohama.

The Real Flying Saucer

Chinese company Harbin Smart Special Aerocraft has spent 12 years and $4.1 million dollars to develop a flying saucer.

The flying saucer capable of climbing up to 1,000 yards at a speed of 50mph and can fly for about 40 minutes.

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The Blu Jacket Concept

Lunar Design created Blu Jacket which is a concept that uses flexible organic E-paper which contain semiconductors will enable to show other people your mood, subway maps (as the picture shows) and even displaying advertisement.

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ApriPoko Robot Controls Your Remote Controls

ApriPoko Robot Controls Your Remote Controls

ApriPoko from Toshiba can be programmed to work with any device with a remote control.

The 5 lbs weighs and measures 8 x 11 inches robot learns how to operate remote controls by watching and asking questions.

When its sensors detect infrared rays emitted by a remote, the robot will ask "What did you just do?" Then it commits your answer details to memory to help you next time.

This prototype robot is still in the development and testing phase.

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3M Mini Mobile Projector

3M has designed a ultra-compact, LED-illuminated projector less than half an inch thick and about the size of a wireless earpiece.

The 3M mobile projection engine will offer VGA resolution images and can project a 40-inch or larger image.

It can be used with any mobile device such as cell phones and portable media players.

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Paper-Like Battery

Paper-like Battery invented by scientist Zhang Xiachang is display at a hotel in eastern China's Wenzhou.

The "Paper-like Battery" is only 0.5 millimeter thick and can be rolled like paper.

Mr. Zhang will participate in the International Forum on New Material Research and Industry Development year 2007 in Wenzhou on Thursday.

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Korean Scientists Clone Cats Glowing In Dark

South Korean scientists have cloned cats by manipulating a fluorescent protein gene, a procedure which could help develop treatments for human genetic diseases. In a side-effect, the cloned cats glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet beams.

A team of scientists led by Kong Il-keun at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, cloned the cats after manipulating a gene to change their skin colour.

The fluffy white Turkish Angora cats now glow red when exposed to ultraviolet light and the scientists believe the process could be used to develop treatments for a range of genetic illnesses.

The technology can also help clone endangered animals like tigers, leopards and wildcats.

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Worlds Thinnest Class Of Magnetic Sensor

MRUS61C developed by NEC is the world's thinnest class of magnetic sensor.

MRUS61C will be used for power and backlight switches in folding mobile phones and notebook computers, detecting the opening and closing of these and other similar devices.

It adopts a unique structure formed by the layering of magnetoresistive elements on IC circuits, achieving the world's thinnest class of magnetic sensors at a thickness of 0.35mm. This is 0.18mm thinner than NEC's existing models.

NEC is committed to the development of magnetic sensors that meet the needs of the global market.

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Hitachi EMIEW 2 Walking And Talking Robot

Japanese Firm Hitachi has built a walking and talking robot named EMIEW 2. It stand 80 centimeter (31.50 inch) tall and 13 kilogram (29 pound). It designed to work as a guide and run errands in office.

EMIEW 2 has the world's first convertible legs which it can walk on two legs or roll around on wheels and able to lift its feet 3 centimeters off the ground to step over small obstacles.

It also has voice-recognition capabilities, appearing to understand human speech in Japanese. For example, when a person asked where a Mr. Nakamura was sitting, it responded in a boylike electronic voice: "I will take you there. Follow me."

In addition, EMIEW 2 able to map its surroundings and understand its own position in relation to other objects in the room with a built-in radar system.

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Illy Cafe In Shipping Container

For some time, designers, architects and builders all over the world have tinkered with the idea of turning excess standard shipping containers into living quarters.

With the push of a button, the house opens in 90 seconds like a flower and transforms from a compact container into a fully furnished and functional space with a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, living room and library. All materials used in the Biennale house were recyclable or recycled.

Holiday shoppers milling about the Time Warner Center in New York will have a fabulous chance to experience one of these soon.

Between November 28 and December 29, 2007, they can rest, relax and sip a perfect cup of illy espresso in one of Kalkin’s creations, the temporary Push Button House cafe that the Trieste, Italy-based illycaffè will install there.

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Panasonic Interactive TV wall

Panasonic based themselves on this statement to develop an interactive TV wall. Its a screen that has the surface of two 110" TV.

This wall not only enables you to watch TV, but also to surf on the Internet, read emails, listen to music and even see who's ringing your doorbell.

Since it's a touch sensitive screen, it gives you the interactivity to play some basketball or even practice your piano skills on the screens, as shown on the video.

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Tempo Hard Drive Storage Device

TEMPO is a unique hard drive storage device. It is a Bluetooth-powered and 250GB storage.

The Tempo is an external hard drive that backs up everything you delete from your PC or MAC and prevent you from losing the important files that you deleted in mistake.

The green ring light is the signal of the storage. When its lights up to inform you the space inside is full.

Tempo Hard Drive Storage Device is the concept from Cagnina Design.

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Toyota Tour Guide Robot

Toyota announced that it has developed a tour guide robot that will give tours at Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall in Japan.

The tour guide robot is equipped with autonomous movement capabilities for avoiding obstacles and with jointed fingers, allowing it to sign autographs.

The robot is also able to interact with visitors through a combination of verbal communication and gestures.

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Lite-On Technology E-Puzzle

Lite-on Technology has a new twist on the puzzle for kids called the E-puzzle. E-puzzle uses e-paper technology to provide an infinite range of puzzle patterns using the same pieces.

The image can be taken from the computer as well, so you can download images from the Internet or even select family photos from the PC. Images are transferred to E-puzzle through a USB connector.

The pieces stick to the board magnetically and a stand is on the back so you can display the puzzle like a photo when complete.

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Starfish Robot Able To Walk Itself

The Starfish Robot was developed by Josh Bongard, Victor Zykov, and Hod Lipson of Cornell University.

While most robots operate using a computer model they have been programmed with, this one develops its own model by analyzing how its parts respond to commands to move.

The Starfish robot able to responds to environment and adapts to injury. When the researchers shortened one of the robot's legs and it responded by changing its gait. Means it still able to walk with three legs even the fourth was lost.

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