Archive for 'Research'

Is Rosie the Robot Here Yet?

November 13th, 2009 – 8:50 am Posted by Jacob P.
Everyone out there has, at least once, wished for a robot to do at least one of his or her tasks, especially the undesirable ones.  Now, with modern technology, we have robots to carry out many of these tasks. I was at my friend’s house one night, and I noticed that they had Roomba and Scooba...

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Where is Waldo?

September 9th, 2009 – 5:19 am Posted by Bea
Tagged as: Research
Since a few Mondays ago, Waldo, an underwater robot, has been missing. So, yes, the biggest question at this point in time is actually “Where is Waldo?” The robot is from the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, and went missing a few weeks ago. Waldo had been making reports every two hours, and then it...

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The Elektrobay

May 19th, 2009 – 10:32 am Posted by B Kenney
As more and more people go “green” with their autos and start driving hybrids and electric vehicles, there will become a much higher demand for charging posts of some sort that will allow users to charge their auto batteries. More than likely gas stations will have to implement charging posts to complement those drivers who...

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FIRST

February 25th, 2009 – 11:02 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Internet, Research
Are you familiar with FIRST? For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology was founded by NH-based inventor and entrepreneur, Dean Kamen.   Created in 1989, it now has 5 different programs in which students can participate.  These include: FIRST Robotics Competition – high school FIRST Tech Challenge – high school FIRST LEGO League – 9 to 14 year...

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Choosing a Digital Camera

April 12th, 2008 – 4:26 am Posted by Erin Steiner
Everybody wants to be a photographer and thanks to digital cameras, people can practice their craft without having to worry about burning through rolls of film or the cost of development. Of course, while we might all lust after the fancy, complicated, and expensive cameras that the professionals use, the truth is this: not...

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