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FutureTech Internet of Things Release_Candidate User Interface

MYO – The Gesture Control Armband

This looks….promising. I don’t expect any single type of input mechanism to “win” in the alternative-input-wars, as some combination device/system is more likely to be more effective. But this looks very interesting…

The MYO armband lets you use the electrical activity in your muscles to wirelessly control your computer, phone, and other favorite digital technologies.

MYO – The Gesture Control Armband.

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3D Printing Release_Candidate

The Problem of 3D Printing Patents

How Big Business is Stymying Makers' High-Res, Colorful Innovations | Wired Design | Wired.com.

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3D Printing Release_Candidate

3Doodler: The Worlds First 3D Printing Pen

3Doodler: The Worlds First 3D Printing Pen by WobbleWorks LLC. — Kickstarter.

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FutureTech Release_Candidate Robots

Saul Griffith on inflatable robots

A followup from the previous tentacle, a great presentation on the next-stage of robotics by reimagining engineering via soft-structures. Fascinating stuff, very sci-fi. The future is going to be weird, folks.

Solve for X: Saul Griffith on inflatable robots – YouTube.

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Media Personal

State of the Union 2013 Tag Cloud

State of the Union 2013 Tag Cloud

Above is the weighted tag cloud of the text of President Obama’s State of the Union 2013 address. This is part of a series that I’ve done over the last 7 years, starting way back in 2007, as part of a visualization of what is on the minds of Americans. It’s fascinating to see what changes over the years, and what stays steady. Check out  200720082009,  2010, 2011, and 2012 linked for your convenience. The issues are stark as you look across the years…from security and terrorism to jobs and the economy over the last 7 years.

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3D Printing Release_Candidate Robots

3D printed robot tentacle

I think we all know where this ends.

HAR.MS » Print Your Own Robot: Part 7.

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Drones Release_Candidate

Crazyflie Nano Quadcopter video

Here’s a sub-$200 micro quadcopter. Who wants to take bets on how soon these things are everywhere?