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The Electroluminescent wires (EL wires) are actually thin chopper wires coated with the phosphor, which produce a 360 degree unbroken line of visible light when an AC current is applied to them. These wires are very flexible and have very thin diameter, which make them suitable to be sewn onto clothes or fitted on any surface. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. More
Co-funded by the European Commission, the Dustbot is a US$3.9 million project that aims to create a moderately-sized trash collector robot that can navigate through narrow streets that huge garbage trucks can’t reach. The Dustbot can also analyze the quality of the surrounding air using its sensors to measure the amount of pollutants like sulfur oxide, benzene, ozone, and nitrogen oxide. I hope that the Dustbot will be equipped with a self defense system that can protect itself from thieves who want to steal this expensive robot. Video after the jump. More
HP today introduced its new range of Electronic Skins, also known as eSkins. It is actually a flexible reflective color film, which is able to be used on a wide range of gadgets including cellphones, MP3 players, digital cameras, netbooks, and laptops. It can reflectively display icons and alpha-numeric characters. The eSkins technology provides brand manufacturers new ways to personalize their products with an electronically controlled color surface created using HP’s breakthrough roll-to-roll manufacturing platform and the potential for more cost-effective manufacturing. [HP]
Some researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new concept to charge your gadgets on the move. There is a process called the digital textile printing that allows designers to integrate solar cells into clothing or bags by printing fabric that matches the pattern of the solar panel. The good news is that after a five-day test, the scientists found out that the clothing caused no significant health risk to the wearer such as electric shock. However, there is no info whether this new concept will go into mass production or not. [North Carolina State University] More
The World Health Organization estimates that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a build-up of pressure in the eye. Some researchers at UC Davis have designed contact lenses that can measure pressure within the eye and provides a warning if there is something wrong. The smart contact lenses use an organic polymer called PDMS that functions as a simple pressure sensor. Good news is that UC Davis will start clinical trials of these smart contact lenses in humans very soon. [io9]
Kokoro’s Actroid DER2 Fembot has appeared in a short commercial video spot for UV insect repellent/sunscreen spray. The robot was made its debut in Japan two years ago. FYI, this android is available on rent for around $3500 for 5 days. Video after the jump. [Newlaunches] More
Some researchers at University of Tsukuba Japan are developing a Virtual Reality treadmill for patients who suffers from a stroke, etc. This dome shaped virtual reality walking system can accommodate a maximum of 80kg person for a walking speed 1 meter/sec with strides of 80 cms. The system also offers a viewing angle of 270 degrees horizontally and a 60 degrees vertically. Unfortunately, this new type of treadmill is not fully developed and is too expensive. Watch some videos after the jump to see what it’s like. [Newlaunches] More
If you like spy gadgets, you might love the IOCELL content phone which comes with a built-in hard drive that logs conversations and plays them back. Using this “spy gadget”, you can also make a completed calls over the internet or uploads information into Flash Drives via a USB port. What makes IOCELL’s Content Phone special is that it syncs caller ID information with calls and provides background music during conversations. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing at this time. Stay tuned for more updates. [UberGizmo]
GMC today released its new AVC M1 HTPC case that looks like a DVD player. The case incorporates an aluminum bezel and VFD(Vacuum Fluorescent Display) and provides a remote controller and Windows XP MCE(Media Center Edition) support. The new GMC HTPC Case is now available in Korea for approx. 200,000 Korean Won. [AVING]
Made by Jaeger LeCoultre and designed by Mark Newson, the Atmos 561 Clock is encased in a big block of crystal for good measure and is powered only by changes in temperature. A change in temperature of one degree Celsius can power the clock for two days. Its power source is a capsule that contains gas and ethyl chloride that reacts to the temperature change and expands against a spring in a chamber, which then converts its stored potential energy into clock power. [The Watchismo Times] More
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