At its December board meeting, the board of directors of the Harvard Schools Trust voted to fund the following five educational grants for the Bromfield School and Hildreth Elementary School. Bromfield Robotics Club: Bromfield Robotics is a new school club with the objective of fostering more interest in Bromfield students for science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
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CES 2017: Furrion Showcases World’s First Ever Exo-Bionic Racing Mech
Debuting at CES2017 Furrion’s Prosthesis is the world’s first exo-bionic mech. Prothesis stands at nearly 14 feet tall, 16 feet wide, weighs more than 8,000 pounds and is electric powered.
Tough challenge for Trump: Getting more men back to work
In this Sept. 3, 2014 file photo, people wait in line to sign up for unemployment in Atlantic City, N.J. The proportion of men in their prime working years who have a job has been steadily declining _ and holding back the United States’ growth potential.
LG Electronics to decide on building new plant in US by H1
LG Electronics’ newly-appointed CEO Jo Seong-jin said Sunday that the South Korean electronics maker will finalize its decision on setting up its first home appliance manufacturing plant in the US within the first half of this year. “We’ve been considering the possibility of building a new plant in the US for a long time,” Jo said during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
‘Smart stores’ boast robots, interactive shelving
This photo provided by SoftBank Robotics America demonstrates a shopping experience with SoftBank Robotics’ humanoid robot called Pepper, waving at right.
Engadget Unveils the Official 2017 Best of CES Award Winners
From next-generation connected home devices to autonomous robots and drones, Engadget’s editors applied their extensive knowledge of the tech industry to scouring the show floor for the very best of the best at CES, choosing a winner in each of the 17 highly competitive categories based on level of innovation, design, market appeal and functionality. Rounding out the editors’ selections is The People’s Choice Award, honoring the products that won over the most hearts and minds in the Engadget community.
CES 2017: Top 5 quirky tech products you didn’t know you needed
From drones to smart fridges , there’s something for everyone at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s easy to get caught up in the amazing technology that ranges from the incredible to the life-altering .
CES 2017: Top 5 quirky tech products you didn’t know you needed
From drones to smart fridges , there’s something for everyone at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. It’s easy to get caught up in the amazing technology that ranges from the incredible to the life-altering .
Discover Dinosaurs exhibit just right for little kids
Approach “Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED” as a thoughtful carnival and you are unlikely to be disappointed by the two-day exhibit. There are serious-looking dino robots that growl and snarl and bob their heads like meat-eating horses.
Our robot overlords have arrived and conquered our hearts – CNET
CES 2017 will always be remembered as the show where we met our future robot overlords — and were foolishly disarmed by how darn cute they were. , we didn’t realize quite how many bots we would encounter.
Melbourne weather: Cool change on the way after Melburnians swelter…
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‘Wave House’ architect translates nature’s forms into residential designs
Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design. Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design.
‘Wave House’ architect translates nature’s forms into residential designs
Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design. Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design.
Coolest thing at CES 2017? Robots steal show
Coolest thing at CES 2017? Robots steal show Robots to make coffee, project movies, teach science and simply chat. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i3gfN3 Attendees get sideways as they go through a demonstration of “Robot Wars” at the Samsung display during day 2 of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Guys show us their best poses for Tinder profile photos
Online dating is a dog-eat-dog world. And, when the competition is this tough, the strength of your profile photo is more important than ever before.
Grillbot Pro debuts with Bluetooth 4.0 and grill cleaning cartridge
There’s a new cleaning robot on the market, and it is called the Grillbot Pro. Building upon the previously launched Grillbot, the Grillbot Pro features Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for advanced grill-cleaning powers, enabling the robot to connect to your mobile device where you can then utilize certain elements of control.
No #1 Robotics Creator ROOBO Unveils AI Companion Robot for Kids
PuddingBeanQ answers the questions under eights ask of life, the universe and everything. It also teaches music and basic maths, and will understand up to 50 languages )–An adorable, small robot that can answer those innumerable ‘why” questions from young children is unveiled at CES by global technology intelligence platform ROOBO.
Connected-Home Brand Search Grew …
One of the hottest topics at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show drove the most search traffic for manufacturers during this past year. Branded terms for manufacturers of wearable devices — mostly smartwatches — generated the highest amount of search Web traffic, but when analyzing the change in traffic, connected-home Web sites improved the most with 242% more visits generated from branded keywords in November 2016.
Connected-Home Brand Search Grew …
One of the hottest topics at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show drove the most search traffic for manufacturers during this past year. Branded terms for manufacturers of wearable devices — mostly smartwatches — generated the highest amount of search Web traffic, but when analyzing the change in traffic, connected-home Web sites improved the most with 242% more visits generated from branded keywords in November 2016.
Report: Wearable Devices Expected to Become Mainstream in Education in Next 4-5 Years
Virtual reality and robotics will become widely adopted in education in the next two to three years, while wearable devices are expected to become mainstream in the education space over the next four to five years, according to a recent report published by the New Media Consortium and the Consortium for School Networking . The ” NMC/CoSN Horizon Report: 2016 K-12 Edition ” examined emerging technologies for their potential impact on and use in teaching, learning and creative inquiry in schools.
The big takeaway from CES 2017
An attendee looks at a WaveBot service robot at the Ling booth at CES 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo / Getty There has been no killer gadget at this year’s international CES technology show.
The big takeaway from CES 2017
An attendee looks at a WaveBot service robot at the Ling booth at CES 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo / Getty There has been no killer gadget at this year’s international CES technology show.
The big takeaway from CES 2017
An attendee looks at a WaveBot service robot at the Ling booth at CES 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo / Getty There has been no killer gadget at this year’s international CES technology show.
8 ways the US job market has evolved over Obama’s 8 years
In this June 6, 2015, file photo, a customer, bottom, pays for goods while shopping at the Atlanta Farmers Market in Atlanta. President Barack Obama came in amid horrendous recession, since then has had 75 months straight months of job growth.
Are you ready for smart stores?
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Spacewalking astronauts tackle battery work outside station
Before venturing out, Commander Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson got a hand from a robot that took care of most of the grunt work. Remotely using robotics aboard the 250-mile-high lab, flight controllers in Houston spent the past week replacing decade-old, nickel-hydrogen batteries with better charging lithium-ion ones.
Ewaybot Moro Humanoid Robot Assistant Can Grip Things: Moro, Grab Me a Beer.
In-home assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home are big right now. They can be pretty handy, but they are also limited: They can tell you where to find a can of beer, maybe how to make beer even, but they can’t bring you one from the fridge.
Ewaybot Moro Humanoid Robot Assistant Can Grip Things: Moro, Grab Me a Beer.
In-home assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home are big right now. They can be pretty handy, but they are also limited: They can tell you where to find a can of beer, maybe how to make beer even, but they can’t bring you one from the fridge.
Tough challenge for Trump: Getting more men back to work
The proportion of men in their prime working years who have a job has been steadily declining and holding back the United States’ growth potential. Above, people wait in line in Atlantic City, N.J., to sign up for unemployment.
Apple shows why no robot can replace cashiers
Ever since Amazon.com debuted a grocery store without a checkout line, the world has been forced to ponder a jobless future. Located in the company’s home town, Seattle, Amazon Go looks every bit like a 7-Eleven, selling bread, milk, and cheese as well as pre-made snacks and fresh meals, except there are no cashiers or checkout lines.
Federal officials show off latest in mine rescue technology in South Park
A new seismic technology system that can digitally pinpoint trapped miners. A better communications system among rescue workers who previously had to play a game of telephone.
Kuri, a new AI assistant, wants to be your cute new robot butler
Kuri, a new AI assistant and cute home security camera on wheels, is the work of California company Mayfield Robotics. CES 2017 kicks off today in Las Vegas, and news is dribbling out of the latest projects showcased at the annual tech blowout.
Tough challenge for Trump: Getting more men back to work
In this Sept. 3, 2014 file photo, people wait in line to sign up for unemployment in Atlantic City, N.J. The proportion of men in their prime working years who have a job has been steadily declining _ and holding back the United States’ growth potential.
Service from the future
Pepper the humanoid robot patrols the dessert aisle at a supermarket in a department store in Chiayi City. According to the management of “Nice Plaza” , Pepper has been “hired” by the department store as a store manager.
CES 2017 In Las Vegas – CTA’s Jim Barry
Right now we’re joined by consumer technology association. Spokesman Jim Barry he’s got the CES in Las Vegas GM so glad you can come on those because I love talking.
Perceptron Schedules Second-Quarter 2017 Conference Call/ Webcast for February 7, 2017
Perceptron, Inc. will hold its conference call/webcast to discuss financial results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2016, on Tuesday, February 7, at 10:00 AM . Perceptron plans to release financial results for the second quarter after the market closes on Monday, February 6. About Perceptron Perceptron develops, produces and sells a comprehensive range of automated industrial metrology products and solutions to manufacturing organizations for dimensional gauging, dimensional inspection and 3D scanning.
ZeroUI Unveils Euclid Robotics Construction System at CES 2017
Euclid is a powerful new addition to Best of CES 2016 Finalist Ziro, the world’s first hand gesture controlled educational robotics platform. Today at CES, ZeroUI unveiled Euclid, its revolutionary robotics construction system.
Mega Man 4
When Dr. Light receives a threat from another rogue scientist, it’s up to Mega Man to put a stop to Dr. Cossack’s plans in the fourth installment of the Mega Man series. Mega Man 4 is a side-scrolling action platformer developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System on December 6, 1991 , January 15, 1992 , and August 1993 .
CES to highlight technology that could transform hospitality industry
Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Consumer Technology Association, presents a pre-CES 2017 session on tech trends at the Las Vegas Convention Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2016. . IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR LG ELECTRONICS – LG Electronics’ vice president David VanderWaal and Amazon Echo vice president Mike George present the LG Smart InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator to CES 2017 attendees at the LG Electronics press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas.
Bartenders serve drinks from an ice sculpture at “CES
At CES 2017, here are the 28 ‘Innovation Award’ winners CES organizers announce their ‘Innovation award’ winners Check out this story on portclintonnewsherald.com: http://usat.ly/2hSw7BY Jefferson Graham previews the best of the best–winners of the coveted CES Innovation Awards, on the dawn of the annual CES in Las Vegas. A #TalkingTech video LAS VEGAS – The trade show floor at CES 2017 doesn’t open until Thursday, but we already know 28 of the coolest products here.