By Krista on Aug 12, 2007 in AI | 0 Comments
Harvard University engineers have created a robotic fly to serve as a stealth surveillance robot for the US Department of Defense. The robotic fly is designed to mimic the movements of a real fly. It weighs 60 milligrams and has a wingspan of 3 centimeters.
This is a major advancement in robotics because it’s the first 2 winged robot built to such a small scale that it can pass as a real fly but there are still some challenges. Read the rest
By Krista on Jun 27, 2006 in AI | 0 Comments
Being from the Northeast, I have no idea what Zaxby’s is, but apparently, this fast-food chicken restaurant has started using technology to make their operations more efficient.
The computer program, called Hyperactive Bob, runs on Windows technology, a touch screen display and tv line cameras. According to the HyperActive Technologies website, the total equipment costs are less than $3,000 and the software is priced via a monthly licensing fee. Read the rest
By Krista on Apr 1, 2006 in AI | 1 Comment
Computers are wonderful for logical computations but when it comes to acting human, they’ve got a long way to go. Sure, there are all kinds of interactive games and chat features on the internet. Burger King launched their Subservient Chicken where you can type in commands and watch a human dressed as a chicken perform various tasks. If you’ve ever wanted to ask God a question, you can head over to iGod and chat away. Read the rest
Harvard University engineers have created a robotic fly to serve as a stealth surveillance robot for the US Department of Defense. The robotic fly is designed to mimic the movements of a real fly. It weighs 60 milligrams and has a wingspan of 3 centimeters.