‘Make’ editor tempts fates with handgun-embossed carry-on bag Tue, Mar 4th, 2008 posted by admin 06:03 PM One of my favorite people in the world of tech culture has always been Make magazine senior editor Phil Torrone. Over the years, I’ve done a number of stories about his various exploits, including Roomba Frogger at South by Southwest 2006, his laser-etching business, his jamming of TVs at a hotel in Austin, Texas, and his work in helping organize Maker Faires. Beyond that, I’ve Read more…
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I Heart TaggartFrom: irboto.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 22:07:55
Do You Want ‘Possums with That? Having just returned from two weeks in splendid [self imposed] isolation, I’m tempted to declare that I was on a spiritual retreat, or writing the next Great American Novel. The truth is that a dear friend of mine found herself in the dilemma of her adopted dad about to shuffle off this proverbial mortal coil(e), and her property caretaker unable to delay personal business. I’d planned to write my next blog entry on Eureka at that time. I was in...
more Roomba Watch OutFrom: irboto.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 19:23:38
There are some new bots called OSP on the drawing board. Using advance robotics, these guys autonomously work together to contain an oil spill by surrounding it with an inflatable barrier. Once contained, clean-up crews can jump in and suck the oil out. After reading this, my Roomba just quit. Designer: Ji-hoon Kim With the help of its simple and modular structure, OSP unit can be transported to the accident site rapidly and commence its mission immediately. Like a torpedo and mine o...
more iRobot Verro Bottom Feeding RobotFrom: irboto.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 17:31:32
iRobot Verro Bottom Feeding Robot Now here’s a robot that has a lowly occupation (literally) as it scours the depths of your swimming pool in order to rid it of sand, dirt and other undesirable items which will otherwise spoil a fun experience in your pool. The Verro line of pool cleaning robots now welcome the Verro 500 and Verro 100, with the former targeting in-ground pools while the latter was specially designed to clean above ground pools. The Verro 100 and 500 will reta...
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