Japanese Scientists Create Robot Able to Mimic Human Movement

A group of scientists from Sakura managed to assemble a robot that can mimic human movements controller. By using special equipment TELESAR V, the users allowing them to see, hear and feel the same as perceived robot machine and move the robot from a distance.

According to Professor Susumu Tachi, from Keio University, the system contained on the headgear, vests, and gloves operator or user, sending detailed instructions to the robot, which then automatically mimic every move of the user. At the same time, the android direction sensor communicates the information flow is converted into a sensation for its users.

Polyester gloves are used operator connected with the semiconductor and small engines that allow users to feel what the mechanical hands touched, whether it's smooth surfaces, bumps or heat and cold.

The robot is also equipped with a camera that serves as the eyes. This camera can capture images and the results will appear in a small video screen in front of the user's eyes. This allows the user to see in three dimensions.

Then the microphone on the robot serves to take the vote, while the speaker allows the user to make his voice heard by those who are close to the robot.

Hiriko - Sophisticated Car, Small, and can be folded

The need for a city car looks like it's very urgent, given the big cities in Indonesia such as Jakarta with traffic jams and parking lots are getting smaller it should have a city car.

Hiriko is a small electric car (city car) the creation of MIT. Not only small and has a length of only 1.5 meters, is also a smart city car and its unique folding.

Its ability to fold myself to make this car can be smaller than half its original length, making it possible to save the parking lot. No wonder this car is claimed to make a parking lot loaded with 3 Hiriko (see video). Plus the design of the windshield which also serves as the entrance to the car with 2 passengers.

Hiriko machine located at the wheels, and tires alone can rotate each of them so much easier to maneuver and do not need a large area, even Hiriko can spin in place. This car can reach speeds of 100 km / h and later on if so produced will be sold at around U.S. $ 16,355 (approximately Rp. 150 million).

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OS X Mountain Lion Coffee Only Sold 2 Million in 48 Hours Time

Apple's latest operating system, OS x 10.8 Mountain Lion obtain a positive response from the community. This is apparent in a very high level of sales. Imagine, in just over 48 hours after launch, the Mountain Lion has been used by more than 2 million people.

The price offered by Apple to download the latest operating system is not very expensive. You only need to spend money of 19.99 USD for a single OS to use it. In addition, the OS is also offered free of charge for consumers who urchase the Mac after June 11, 2012.

Level of sales of 2 million copies that it is not an official statement from Apple, but from Chitika which is a data analysis company.
This operating system is equipped with several new features. Among these are the Reminder, iMessage and Notification Center. Not only sold more than 2 million copies, Chitika also noted that the OS X Mountain Lion contributing to the increase in traffic of 3.2 percent in Apple Mac sites.

Chitika estimates, with the data that they find it and if 90 percent of Mac users do upgrade, then at least Apple earned revenues of $ 38 million USD in just 48 hours.