Start-up, emotix, will launch its flagship robot companion, Miko+, to the US market at CES 2018. emotix was created by leading scientists, educators, psychologists and robotics researchers. So, quite clever and serious folk. emotix’s vision is to develop and introduce new generations of social robots. Furthermore, they aim to produce the highest levels of emotionally […]
UBTECH Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper is too cute
December 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
UBTECH has launched one of the most adorable Stormtroopers. Ever. Their Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper robot looks almost adorable. The UBTECH Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper robot works with a companion app. The app includes a pair of augmented reality modes for fighting against the Resistance. Additionally, the First Order Stormtrooper bot boasts facial […]
Last minute Christmas Gadgety gifts 2017
December 21, 2017 By 1 Comment
Looking for last-minute Christmas presents for the gadgety faithful in your life? Read on and let us inspire you. Amazon Prime has saved my skin more than once, but don’t forget there’s also bricks and motar stores out there that need your patronage. Gadgety gifts Christmas 2017 Every year tech is becoming the norm. Most […]
Anki Cozmo review – cute and clever
December 15, 2017 By 1 Comment
I have been quite excited about Anki’s latest ‘toy’ with artificial intelligence. I just know that Cozmo is going to be a Christmas hit. I’ve met him a couple of times at shows but, recently, he came to stay with me for a couple of weeks. If you have managed to miss my posts about […]
Boston Dynamics SpotMini dog bot – future pet?
November 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Boston Dynamics has unveiled their next-generation autonomous walking robot. The quadruped SpotMini looks sleek in its new yellow casing, it also moves even more naturally than previous dog bots. The all new electric quadruped robot has been designed for homes, offices and outdoor applications. So, pet or guard droid, SpotMini can do it all, apparently. […]
Chinese Black Friday deals – running all week!
November 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
It’s discount season! We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know about the equivalent with Chinese companies? It’s 11/11 – a fantastic time for deals on 3D printers, tablets, phones and drones. Furthermore, I thought that I had missed out, but these bargains are running for the rest of the […]