Ifbot, A friend loves the old age

Japan is the country at have the progress in robot development for help human, include a robot "Ifbot" permanent robot is nursing home, that can talk, sing, emotions and can communicate for loosen the loneliness

Ifbot (Interface Robot) is a communication robot, there is the height 45 cm (18") prices 495,000 Yen ($4,300). Which, majority people might feel that not important. Because of think, robot usability get into trouble complicated and exceed more old people will can use. but, the producer has learnt in products development for befit with requirement in everyday life of old people ; such as, get into trouble in the sight as a result must make all character read easy, there is large-sized button for the convenience in press and have a voice at distinct loud , etc.,

The robot can perform functions such as conversation, calculator, puzzles, memory games, advice, medical check among the 15 functions it has. Designed to be especially expressive, ifbot can record, store, and playback voice messages, and sing and dance. Ifbot has blinking eyes, and 108 LEDs inside his face light up in a variety of patterns to simulate expressions, similar to NEC’s PaPeRo. There are tens of thousands of possible conversation patterns relating to daily life.

Designers: Business Design Laboratory

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The computer on the wrist, the change of the computer year 2020

The computer on the wrist, the change of the computer year 2020
Now, electronic technology high-level up continually until micro to nano already and may can guess difficult that things to happen in the future, for example the computer which use in nowadays at begin formerly it has gigantic large-sized equal one room but, nowadays it has small-sized and suppose it has will small-sized this more in year 2020

The Nextep Computer is bound to happen. Developed to be worn as a bracelet, this computer concept is constructed out of a flexible OLED touchscreen. Earmarked for the year 2020, features like a holographic projector (for screen), pull-out extra keyboard panels and social networking compatibility, make the concept plausible. Ten years from now is not too far away

Designer: Hiromi Kirik

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How did I miss this one? I would have added it to my "most anticipated" list if I had seen it announced earlier.

IRIS Autonomous Transport

The invention in that future, we have reserved for a general person is the majority. But, will have often only at we will think and generous to still the blind. which, concede us will rarely think or have idea at this time but, in the future we must admit and understand that one day our society will invent autonomous transportation for the world’s blind. And gladden that at least, still have the designer is thinking about helping the blind by designed a concept that takes all the guess work out of navigating to your destination

IRIS Autonomous Transport via text message and text in your destination. Through the miracle of GPS and other soon to be invented technologies, this concept might one day not only help the blind, it may also help transport those with low-incomes. Don’t question the aesthetics, remember, it’s for the blind. It probably feels beautiful.

Designer: Eric Leong

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DVD Review: "Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1980's"

I consider myself a child of the 80's. Sure I was born right on the cusp of the 1970's, but it's the popular culture of the 80's that I remember the most. So when Warner Bros. sent me a copy of Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1980's, watching it was a sure thing.

I loved cartoons as a kid. Heck, I love cartoons as an adult. Thinking back to my childhood immediately recalls images from "Scooby Doo," "Superfriends," "The Flintstones" and many, many more. As I got older I was drawn to the more realistic-- though you wouldn't call it that by today's standards-- animation of shows like "Robotech." But it wasn't until I got my copy of the "Saturday Morning Cartoons" collection that I realized how much my love of fantasy had been influenced by the cartoons I had spent hours watching when I was younger.

Because this is a Warner Bros. collection you're not going to have every cartoon you might remember from the 80's. What? No "Thundercats?" How can that be? But it's fun to pop in the discs and gradually recall cartoons you forgot you ever watched.

The first disc includes the cheesy wonderfulness of "Mr. T." ("My first name is Mister. My middle name is that little period. And my last name is T?") Was is just last night I noticed Mr. T's voice in "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs?"And here I am watching his cartoon from the 80's. But wait, Mr. T isn't the only 80's tough guy who had a cartoon based on him-- that's right, Chuck Norris makes an appearance too! And it doesn't take long to realize that the days of political correctness had not yet arrived as Chuck goes on his adventures with a sumo wrestler (wearing his tiny costume no less), a samurai warrior and a ninja in all their stereotypical glory. Awesome. Also included are the 80's version of a female Richie Rich in "Goldie Gold and Action Jack,"-- with the distinctive ridiculousness of indoor helicopter flying and villains dressed up as Aztec warriors-- and a few episodes of "The Flintstone Kids."

But it's the second disc that really caught my eye.

Three words. "Thundarr the Barbarian."

Oh man. I loved this cartoon. And I gotta mention that it was kind of surreal watching Thundarr today because I had just read a post over at Razored Zen on "Sword and Planet" fantasy that describes Thundarr to the letter (at least as much as I can recall). I should mention that the first disc has a documentary on "Thundarr the Barbarian" that is pretty interesting, but the real draw for me was watching the cartoon itself.

It was also an eye-opener to watch all of the cartoons on this particular disc because so many of them have a sword-and-sorcery theme to them, and it's impossible to deny the impact they must have had on my young mind (which is also a somewhat disturbing realization when I think about the cartoons aimed at my kids today). I couldn't have told you the name of "Galtar and the Golden Lance" on a dare, but as soon as the first episode started playing I immediately recognized the characters; though my memory was a bit sketchy when it came to "Dragon's Lair."

Another thing I noticed about this collection is that turning your favorite characters into kids was a big thing at that time. This particular collection mainly features "The Flinstone Kids" and "Captain Caveman and Son," and seeing these immediately brings to mind "Muppet Babies" and "A Pup Named Scooby Doo" (though these are not included in the collection). Throw in "The Kwicky Koala Show," "The Monchhichis," "The Biskitts," and "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimely," and you have a seriously eclectic group of cartoons.

I had a lot of fun watching these old cartoons. They're not nearly as slick as what you'll see today, in fact I'd say they're hokey, but there's something great about getting all nostalgic with your favorite childhood memories. If I had the perfect collection, I'd have a set that includes "Voltron," "He Man," and "Superfriends"-- just to name a few. But this set is a good beginning, and did I mention it has "Thundarr the Barbarian?"

DVD Review: "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs"

As the mother of two kids I read a lot of children's books and watch a lot of kid-friendly movies, so it's pretty much a given that we'll end up watching when one of their favorite books makes it to the big screen. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a 2009 release based on a children's book by Judi Barrett that did very well, though it's one of those movies that, more often than not, you catch after its theatrical release.

"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is the story of Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader). Flint's the kind of awkward kid who's always trying too hard but never quite manages to fit in with his peers. Flint's dream is to be an inventor, but the only person who supports and understands this dream is his mother-- who dies while he still quite young. His father Tim (James Caan) runs a bait and tackle shop and tries to be supportive, but ultimately can't connect to his flighty son.

Swallow Falls, the small island they call home, is suffering from hard economic times as the sardines that are their main export are not in high demand-- and the people are getting tired of the steady diet of sardines they are stuck with. Hoping to do something for inhabitants of the island, Flint devises a machine that is powered by water and can drop a steady stream of food from the sky.

After a bumpy start (one that nearly destroys the town) the machine actually starts working and dramatically announces its success with a shower of cheeseburgers. Flint, who had always hoped to one day be popular is suddenly the hero of the town, though he is far more interested in an young intern named Sam (Anna Farris) who had come to the town to report on the weather and got more than she bargained for. Before long everyone in town is coming to Flint with requests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yet it's the town's mayor (Bruce Campbell) who has a big plan to make the island-- since renamed to Chewandswollow-- into a tourist attraction who really puts the pressure on Flint to deliver bigger, more extravagant meals. But the machine is being dangerously overworked, and it looks like a big storm is building that may not only endanger Chewandswollow, but the whole world.

"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is one of those movies that is hard to review as an adult because it's clearly made for it's target audience. There are a few nods to the adults who'll be accompanying the kids, mostly with the inclusion of voices like that of Mr. T and Bruce Campbell who are immediately recognizable, but the movie is so busy that it's unlikely that anyone who doesn't have serious attention deficit issues isn't going to be boggled by the constant action-- and I didn't even try to watch the 3D version.

It's a sweet movie and, like a lot of films directed at kids, tries hard to sandwich (no pun intended) in the usual messages of individuality is good and learn to like yourself just the way you are. It's also a natural fit to warn kids of the dangers of over consumption and the movie does a good job on not being preachy on any level-- definite points in its favor.

"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is a kid's movie for sure. My kids were dazzled by the bright colors and loved the idea of food falling from the sky. Other elements, like Flint's many unsuccessful inventions (most notably the ratbirds) were also a big hit. The messages meant to inspire and/or teach were pretty much over their heads, but you gotta give them credit for trying. Adults will likely only give this one a single viewing. There's just so much going on that it ends up leaving very little to actually hold on to. In fact, I found myself zoning out and letting the action wash over me. All in all, decent family fare, but nothing that's likely to blow you away.

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