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Gadgets May 2, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Qoobo – the robot tail pet

Pets do a lot for us in terms of mental health and companionship. But we can’t always have a pet with us. Landlords don’t always allow them, some people are allergic. Not to worry, robots are here for you. The Qoobo is a a robotic pet that just wags its tail.

cool tech March 1, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

This robot could beat you at chess if you’re a novice

Your chess playing skills are off the charts, but you have no one to play with because your family and friends believe chess is for nerds. Not to worry, ChessBot is more than willing to play a few rounds of chess any time of the day.

cool tech February 27, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

‘Digit’ from Agility Robotics: is this your new delivery guy….er robot?

Package delivery is usually done by humans, but the future has something else in mind and it’s all about humanoid robots and other forms. A company known as Agility Robotics is showing off “Digit,” it’s first bipedal robot with four degrees-of-arms-movement.

cool tech February 26, 2019 posted by Vamien Mckalin

Giddel: The robot designed for cleaning your dirty toilets

Are you too lazy to clean your toilet? Or maybe you’re just not keen on getting your hands dirty. Well, this product is perfect for you and anyone else that is similar to you. For centuries we’ve been cleaning our own toilets or paying others to do the dirty deed. But that could all come to an end with the Giddel.

Gadgets December 5, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Giddel – the tiny toilet cleaning robot

Cleaning the toilet is not really a fun job. It’s not one that anyone wants to do but no one wants to go in a nasty toilet either. The future is now, you can outsource this job to a robot. Giddel is the tiny robot whose life is dedicated to cleaning your toilet.

Fun & Games September 5, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Alpha Training Blue – your own pet (robot) dinosaur

Who doesn’t want their own dinosaur to do as they bid? Better yet if it’s a velociraptor, which thanks to a certain very popular movie franchise, have become one of the top dinosaurs. The favorite of which is Blue, the one from the latest films. Train your own Blue with the Alpha Training Blue, your own interactive robot dino.

but is it art? July 18, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Scribit – draw and erase right on your wall with this robot

Do you really dig those electronic billboards that change every few minutes? If that’s your jam, you can get something a little like it on your walk with the Scribit, the little wall drawing robot that will keep your bare walls, boards, and surfaces pretty without you having to do much at all.

Gadgets April 6, 2018 posted by Donyae Coles

Professor Einstein – a robot with a science mind

At this point in our technological history, robots that help us with our homework are a bit like old news. After all, we have Alexa now. She does everything. And we are thankful. Anyway, if you want something with a bit more personality check out Professor Einstein.

future tech November 7, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Aibo – remember that robot dog from the 90s? It’s back!

I remember when Sony put out its first electronic dog. There was a live demo in Epcot where I was vacationing after graduating from high school. They were small, but really kind of neat. Now there are people holding funerals for theirs because life is strange and tech doesn’t last forever. They stopped making them in 2006 but if you loved these robo dogs, good news! Sony is bringing the Aibo back to life!

Fun & Games September 6, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Droid Inventor Kit – this is the droid you’re looking for

Channel your inner Anakin and build your own droid with the Droid Inventor Kit. Your finished product probably won’t have AI but it will be able to move at your command using your smartphone.

Fun & Games August 23, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Professor Einstein Robot – match wits with the greatest mind of the 20th century, sort of

When you think of robots, you probably envision one that will do tasks for you so that you don’t have to, not one that will just remind you that they have the capacity to be smarter than us and may someday overthrow humanity. But if you happen to be in that second camp, check out the Professor Einstein Robot.

Gadgets August 17, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Travelmate – the smart suitcase for all your travel needs

Carrying your suitcase is a lot of work, it is much better if your suitcase carries itself. The Travelmate is a robot suitcase that will follow you around faithfully, like a puppy or some sort of robot butler, carrying your things and helping you live your best life.

Gadgets July 11, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

Tertill – the weed whacking robot

Gardening would be awesome if it weren’t so much work. Specifically all of the weeding that needs to be done. Planting is exciting, harvesting is exciting, weeding is awful. Delegate it to a robot helper with the Tertill, the solar powered weeder.

Gadgets January 4, 2017 posted by Donyae Coles

5e Nannybot – keep an eye on your kids even when you’re out of the room

We could all use and extra set of eyes when it comes to our children, after all, we’ve got to cook dinner or do laundry from time to time. To help us keep constant vigilance, 5e NannyBot is your eyes when you can’t be right there.

cool tech July 20, 2016 posted by Donyae Coles

OBI – the robotic arm that gives people with disabilities a chance to feed themselves

There are all kinds of disabilities that keep people from doing as many things as they want to on their own. Some are genetic and some are caused by accidents but regardless of how, losing independence can be a terribly depressing reality for many people. OBI is the robotic arm that wants to help people with disabilities gain their independence in one are; eating.

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