IEEE Spectrum

IEEE Spectrum


2016's Top Ten Tech Cars: Ferrari 488 Spider

Posted: 29 Mar 2016 09:00 AM PDT



No more natural breathing

The Fight Over the .africa Domain Name

Posted: 29 Mar 2016 09:00 AM PDT

Two registries have claimed the Internet domain, leaving it stuck in limbo. The court battle begins next week

Linux at 25: Why It Flourished While Others Fizzled

Posted: 29 Mar 2016 08:00 AM PDT



Timing, cost, and the right license made all the difference

Linux at 25: Q&A With Linus Torvalds

Posted: 29 Mar 2016 08:00 AM PDT



The creator of the open-source operating system talks about its past, present, and future

2016's Top Ten Tech Cars: BMW 7 Series

Posted: 29 Mar 2016 06:00 AM PDT



Bells and semiautonomous whistles

2016's Top Ten Tech Cars: Audi Autonomous RS7

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 02:00 PM PDT



Fast lap to the future

Bringing Big Neural Networks to Self-Driving Cars, Smartphones, and Drones

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 01:00 PM PDT



Engineers are trying to squeeze outsize AI into mobile systems

2016's Top Ten Tech Cars: Mercedes-Benz F 015 Concept

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 12:00 PM PDT



The mobile lounge

Quanterix's Magnetic Tech for Fighting Football Concussions

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 11:00 AM PDT

A new "rocket science" for the blood detects proteins we didn't even know were there

2016's Top Ten Tech Cars: Tesla Model X

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 10:00 AM PDT



Just don't call it a DeLorean

Trossen Robotics Blog

Trossen Robotics Blog

Link to Trossen Robotics Blog

Low cost laser rangefinder that works outdoors

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 09:09 AM PDT

laser distance with phone
Ever since the LidarLite went on indefinite backorder, we’ve been looking for a cheap and reliable alternative. Researchers from MIT and CSAIL are a couple months away from presenting this infrared depth sensing system using a cheap laser attached to a smartphone. They’re aiming big, with hopes to use this sensor for autonomous golf carts, wheelchairs, and drones.

"My group has been strongly pushing for a device-centric approach to smarter cities, versus today's largely vehicle-centric or infrastructure-centric approach," says Li-Shiuan Peh, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science whose group developed the system. "This is because phones have a more rapid upgrade-and-replacement cycle than vehicles. Cars are replaced in the timeframe of a decade, while phones are replaced every one or two years. This has led to drivers just using phone GPS today, as it works well, is pervasive, and stays up-to-date. I believe the device industry will increasingly drive the future of transportation."

IEEE Spectrum

IEEE Spectrum


How Google Wants to Solve Robotic Grasping by Letting Robots Learn for Themselves

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 10:08 AM PDT

800,000 grasps is just the beginning for Google's large-scale robotic grasping project

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Comeback Takes a Tumble

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 10:00 AM PDT

Mishaps and a court-imposed reactor shutdown have left the country's energy goals in doubt

What Would Marvin Minsky Read?

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 08:00 AM PDT



Key works from the late AI titan's favorite sci-fi authors

My Subterranean Tour of London's Crossrail

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 06:00 AM PDT

London's new $21 billion underground rail network is a hotbed of innovation—built with lots of mud, concrete, and sweat

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Celebrate Arduino Day and National Robotics Week With RobotShop and Save Big

This year Arduino Day meets National Robotics Week! Yes they are both on the same day which makes for amazing savings.

Again this year, RobotShop is participating in Arduino Day on April 2nd by offering a great selection of Arduino products at a discount. These specials will even continue into National Robotics week which also starts April 2nd. To this we will add many specials from selections in our entire catalog. Special discounts up to 70% will therefore be offered from April 2nd to April 10th; to the end of Robotics Week. No maximum orders on these specials and back-orders are allowed.

More information on Arduino Day:

Arduino Day is a worldwide celebration of Arduino's birthday. It's a 24 hours-long event organized directly by the community, or by the Arduino team where people interested in Arduino get together, share their experiences, and learn more.

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Arduino Day 2016

More information on National Robotics Week:

The Purpose of National Robotics Week is to:

  • Celebrate robotics technology development
  • Educate the public about how robotics technology impacts society, both now and in the future
  • Advocate for increased funding for robotics technology research and development
  • Inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-related fields
National Robotics Week 2016

National Robotics Week 2016

 

Here are a few products on sale during Arduino Day and National Robotics Week:

DFRobotShop Rover V2 – Arduino Compatible Tracked Robot (Basic Kit)

DFRobotShop Rover V2 - Arduino Compatible Tracked Robot (Basic Kit)

DFRobotShop Rover V2 – Arduino Compatible Tracked Robot (Basic Kit)

20% Off, Now at $71.99 USD
• Versatile, programmable robot tank kit
• Onboard LiPo battery charger
• Complete Arduino board built-in (Arduino Uno)
• No soldering required

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Drone/UAV Flight Controller (with GPS)

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Drone/UAV Flight Controller (with GPS)

Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Drone/UAV Flight Controller (with GPS)

20% Off, Now at $119.99 USD
• ATmega2560, Arduino Compatible Microcontroller
• Very small size: 53x53mm (in case)
• Integrated Sensors (Gyroscope / Accelerometer / Magnetometer / Barometer)
• Built-in GPS Module with External Antenna

Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Night – Diesel

Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Night - Diesel

Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Night – Diesel

14% Off, Now at $162.54 USD
• Equipped with two powerful LED lights with adjustable intensity
• Can see in the dark areas
• Can also send light signals to indicate that the coast is clear or to give notice of a danger
• Can patrol and take complete video reports

Arduino.cc Mega 2560 Microcontroller Rev3

Arduino.cc Mega 2560 Microcontroller Rev3

Arduino.cc Mega 2560 Microcontroller Rev3

10% Off, Now at $38.69 USD
• 16 analog inputs and a larger space for your sketch
• Designed for more complex projects
• 54 digital I/O pins
• Gives your projects plenty of room and opportunities

Arduino Intel Galileo Microcontroller

Arduino Intel Galileo Microcontroller

Arduino Intel Galileo Microcontroller

60% Off, Now at $31.20 USD
• Microcontroller board based on Intel® Quark SoC X1000 processor
• First board based on Intel® architecture designed with Arduino shields compatibility
• Operating voltage: 3.3V
• Digital I/O pins: 14

 Arduino Esplora

Arduino Esplora

Arduino Esplora

20% Off, Now at $39.99 USD
• Microcontroller: ATmega32u4
• Provides ready-to-use set of onboard sensors for interaction
• Designed to get up and running with Arduino without learning electronics
• Includes onboard sound and light outputs, input sensors etc.

Isaw Advance 1080p HD Action Camera

Isaw Advance 1080p HD Action Camera

Isaw Advance 1080p HD Action Camera

 70% Off, Now at $84 USD
• HD 720p 60fps, WVGA (480p) 120fps slow motion video
• 140 degree wide angle lens and 4x digital zoom
• Sensor: 3.5MP 1/3″ digital image sensor
• FOV: 152°FOV(wide), 125°FOV(narrow)
• Burst Shot: 7 shots per second (max. 35 photos)

Shine Activity / Sleep Monitor (Black)

Shine Activity / Sleep Monitor (Black)

Shine Activity / Sleep Monitor (Black)

 60% Off, Now at $39.98 USD
• Elegant activity monitor to track your physical activities
• Water resistant up to 5atm (50 meters, 165 feet)
• Uses a high precision 3-axis accelerometer for tracking
• Wear it anywhere (Wrist, shoes, waist, pocket, neck or elsewhere)

Winbot 730 Window Cleaning Robot

Winbot 730 Window Cleaning Robot

Winbot 730 Window Cleaning Robot

 25% Off, Now at $299.99 USD
• Cleans glass of any thickness
• Outstanding cleaning efficiency and easy to use
• Extraordinary safety protection with user-friendly design
• 11.1 V lithium rechargeable back-up battery

Snap Circuits Jr. 100-in-1 Experiments Kit

Snap Circuits Jr. 100-in-1 Experiments Kit

Snap Circuits Jr. 100-in-1 Experiments Kit

 42% Off, Now at $19.99 USD
• Build your own circuits by snapping together up to 30 parts
• Full-color assembly manual with 100 exciting projects
• Ages 8 and up. Does not require soldering
• No tools required

Titan Tank Robot Set

Titan Tank Robot Set

Titan Tank Robot Set

 45% Off, Now at $57.72 USD
• Pair of Infrared remote controlled combat robots
• Fun and educational (teaches basics of mechanics)
• Quick to assemble and requires no soldering
• Ages 12 and up

WowWee Miposaur Robotic Companion

WowWee Miposaur Robotic Companion

WowWee Miposaur Robotic Companion

 35% Off, Now at $64.99 USD
• Equipped with GestureSense Technology to respond immediately
• Responds to 10 basic commands
• Can follow, chase, guard and react differently to it depending on its mood
• Miposaur app for train, tame and game

 

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