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Self driving cars and self balancing Motorcycles.
Self Aware
Frequent nap taking slows the aging process.
Especially if you take them when you are driving.
I was at a job interview today when the manager handed me his laptop and said
“I want you to try to sell this to me.”
So I put it under my arm, walked out of the building, and went home.
Eventually he called me and said “Bring my laptop back here right now!”
I said “$200 and it’s yours.”
Good to park here.
It’s fine.
These Trends will impact you Business
🤖⌨ Tech Trends That Will Impact Your Business in the Next 4 Years 👊👊
People don’t believe me when I say I can cut a piece of wood in half with my eyes.
It’s true, I saw it with my own eyes.
My wife screamed "you haven't listened to a single word I've said, have you?!"
What a weird way to start a conversation..
Fire Fighting Robots
Fire fighting robots that can withstand extreme temperature and explosions
Next Robotic Landers to the Moon From Nine Companies
These 9 Companies Could Help Us Send the Next Robotic Landers to the Moon
We sent the first humans to land on the Moon in 1969. Since then, only of 12 men have stepped foot on the lunar surface – but we left robotic explorers behind to continue gathering science data. And now, we’re preparing to return. Establishing a sustained presence on and near the Moon will help us learn to live off of our home planet and prepare for travel to Mars.
To help establish ourselves on and near the Moon, we are working with a few select American companies. We will buy space on commercial robotic landers, along with other customers, to deliver our payloads to the lunar surface. We’re even developing lunar instruments and tools that will fly on missions as early as 2019!
Through partnerships with American companies, we are leading a flexible and sustainable approach to deep space missions. These early commercial delivery missions will also help inform new space systems we build to send humans to the Moon in the next decade. Involving American companies and stimulating the space market with these new opportunities to send science instruments and new technologies to deep space will be similar to how we use companies like Northrop Grumman and SpaceX to send cargo to the International Space Station now. These selected companies will provide a rocket and cargo space on their robotic landers for us (and others!) to send science and technology to our nearest neighbor.
So who are these companies that will get to ferry science instruments and new technologies to the Moon?
Here’s a digital “catalogue” of the organizations and their spacecraft that will be available for lunar services over the next decade:
Astrobotic Technology, Inc.
Pittsburg, PA
Deep Space Systems
Littleton, CO
Firefly Aerospace, Inc.
Cedar Park, TX
Intuitive Machines, LLC
Houston, TX
Lockheed Martin Space
Littleton, CO
Masten Space Systems, Inc.
Mojave, CA
Moon Express, Inc.
Cape Canaveral, FL
Orbit Beyond, Inc.
Edison, NJ
Draper, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
We are thrilled to be working with these companies to enable us to investigate the Moon in new ways. In order to expand humanity’s presence beyond Earth, we need to return to the Moon before we go to Mars.
The Moon helps us to learn how to live and work on another planetary body while being only three days away from home – instead of several months. The Moon also holds enormous potential for testing new technologies, like prospecting for water ice and turning it into drinking water, oxygen and rocket fuel. Plus, there’s so much science to be done!
The Moon can help us understand the early history of the solar system, how planets migrated to their current formation and much more. Understanding how the Earth-Moon system formed is difficult because those ancient rocks no longer exist here on Earth. They have been recycled by plate tectonics, but the Moon still has rocks that date back to the time of its formation! It’s like traveling to a cosmic time machine!
Join us on this exciting journey as we expand humanity’s presence beyond Earth.
Learn more about the Moon and all the surprises it may hold: https://moon.nasa.gov
Find out more about today’s announcement HERE.
Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com
BMW’s Self Driving Motorcycle
BMW developed a self-driving version of its R1200GS, a motorcycle that it spent more than two years developing. The motorcycle, sans rider, can start, accelerate, lean into turns and stop all on its own. The company explained that it created the self-driving motorcycle not for consumers but to learn more about how it can implement new safety features.
Stefan Hans, a BMW safety engineer says “The prototype helps us to expand our knowledge about the vehicle’s dynamics so that we can classify the rider’s behavior and determine if a future situation will become dangerous or not, If so, we can inform, warn or intervene directly.” The bike will be used to develop new safety systems aimed at supporting inattentive drivers.
#artificialintelligence #machinelearning #industry #data #motorcycle #datascience #ai #technology #tech #impact #BMW #futuretech #future #innovation #autonomous #bigdata #airevolution #safety #engineer https://www.instagram.com/p/BrxpKLSBrAh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ph13e0cytn1z
More Vintage Technology
Edison parlor Victrola 78rpm record player, “please fix me” condition, and no 78rpm shellac records seen.
High Technology of 1890
Arithrometer, (calculator), 1890, England.
Preserve vaccines without refrigeration.
Canadian scientists figure out how to preserve vaccines without refrigeration — a potential public-health game changer http://bit.ly/2VECiub
Scientists created high-tech wood.
Scientists created high-tech wood by removing the lignin from natural wood using hydrogen peroxide. The remaining wood is very dense and has a tensile strength of around 404 megapascals, making it 8.7 times stronger than natural wood and comparable to metal structure materials including steel. http://bit.ly/2VNYt0J
Fungi may play a role in the cycling of gold around the Earth’s surface.
Gold-digging fungi found in Australia, the first evidence that fungi may play a role in the cycling of gold around the Earth’s surface, which may provide a future new, low-impact exploration tool to tackle the challenge of ensuring the world has a sustainable supply of resources. http://bit.ly/2QmFsBO
Nasa technologies are also useable on Earth.
Extraordinary Materials: Developed for Space, Useful for Just About Everything on Earth
Did you know technologies developed for space show up all over Earth? Our Technology Transfer Program has one major goal: bring our technology down to Earth. We patent space innovations developed for missions so that companies, startups and entrepreneurs can spin them off into new commercial products.
Our engineers and scientists create all sorts of materials and coatings—in fact, it is one of the most licensed technology categories in our patent portfolio. From materials that improve industrial and household products, to coatings and insulations that protect satellites, machinery and firefighters, our technologies offer smart solutions for modern challenges.
These are a few of our most in-demand technologies.
Dust-Resistant Coatings
Made by innovators at our Langley Research Center, this tech was first created for exploring dusty, dirty surfaces like the Moon, Mars and asteroids. Lunar dust has been shown to cause big problems with mechanical equipment, like clogging filters and damaging seals. This technology can be used in the production of films, coatings and surface treatments to create dust-resistant and self-cleaning products for biomedical devices, aircraft, cars and much more. This tech could be a game-changer when battling dirt and grime.
Smart, Environmentally-Friendly Coating System
Looking for a technology to ward off corrosion that’s also safe for the environment? Developed to protect our launch pads at Kennedy Space Center from extreme heat and exhaust from rockets, this “smart” coating can detect and prevent corrosion. It can even be painted on damaged surfaces to heal and protect them going forward. This tech has commercial potential in building safer bridges, automobiles and machinery. While it may seem like magic, this technology will reduce maintenance cost and improve safety.
Multilayer Fire Protection System
Made to protect astronauts and vehicles during the dangerously hot task of reentry, scientists at Langley developed a flexible, lightweight and portable thermal protection system that can serve as a personal emergency fire shelter.
The flexible technology is made up of multilayer thermal blankets designed to handle external temperatures of up to 2,000°F – that’s as hot as magma found in some volcanos! The system can be formed as a sleeping bag, a tent, a blanket, a curtain, a flexible roll-up doorway or even for fire protection in housing structures.
Super-Strength Aluminums
This award-winning tech was initially developed by researchers at our Marshall Space Flight Center to help reduce vehicle exhaust emissions. This special alloy is flexible and strong—even at temperatures of over 500°F. That means it can withstand more wear and tear than other similar materials. Currently, this tech can be found improving motors on fishing boats as well as in all kinds of different engines.
Oil-Free Lubricants
Not all lubricants are liquids, for example, the non-stick coating on a frying pan. Truly in a class of its own, innovators at our Glenn Research Center have created solid lubricant materials to reduce friction and wear in mechanical parts, especially in extremely high heat. This tech could be useful in large engines, valves, turbines and power generation.
High-Strength Super Elastic Compounds
We needed a better material than iron or steel to prevent corrosion and rust in the International Space Station’s wastewater treatment system. Enter: our high-strength, super elastic compounds. Shock-proof, lightweight, durable and immune to rust, this durable tech has applications in ships, machines, industrial knives and cutters, and engine bearings here on Earth. They also don’t chemically degrade or break down lubricants, a common problem with existing bearing materials.
Interested in licensing the tech mentioned above? Follow the links to apply through our website, http://technology.nasa.gov.
You can also browse our entire materials and coatings portfolio at http://technology.nasa.gov/materials_and_coatings/.
Follow our NASA Technology Transfer Program on Twitter (@NASAsolutions) for the latest updates on technologies available for licensing.
Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com.
First Transatlantic Telegraph Line 1858
The Cable That United The World
In one day in 1858, the time it took information to cross the Atlantic went from weeks to seconds. The first transatlantic telegraph line had been laid. And a new era was born.
Wolves Shaping the Ecosystem
Wolves can shape the ecosystem and physical geography of the land they live on.
When wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park in ‘95 after a 70-year absence, trees grew faster, animal populations increased, and rivers even changed their behavior because new vegetation helped reduce erosion.
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And little did they know it was true.
In 1974, science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke makes the bold claim that one day computers will allow people to work from home and access their banking records.
Climate Change and Facial Recognition Proposals Rejected
The resolutions, voted on by shareholders, would have pushed the company to reconsider its societal impact.
This Robotic Surgeon can Sew a Grape back together.
Robot Surgeon can Stitch a Grape Back Together
Things don’t always go as planned.
Is robotic surgery safe? Lawsuits bring more scrutiny
Patients who claim they are victims of botched robotic surgery are suing. Doctors say the state-of-the-art surgery isn’t for everyone, or every procedure.
See the complete story.
Is robotic surgery safe? Lawsuits bring more scrutiny
Patients who claim they are victims of botched robotic surgery are suing. Doctors say the state-of-the-art surgery isn’t for everyone, or every procedure.
See the complete story.
#nano #electronics #Robotics #AI #Artificialintelligence #Robot #Technology
Shuri introduces her brother to alternative shoes that she’s just made for him. They’re made using nano-technology and as they materialize around his feet she says they are “fully automated” like the old American movie their father used to watch. She’s clearly referring to Back To The Future II’s self-lacing Nike sneakers.
Nano Tech Drones
#Music #Robotics #Video #Technology #Nowplaying #electronics #Live #Nano #Breaking #artificialintelligence #News #AI #Videos #Fotos #Information #Radio
I wonder if Birds, lizards and frogs would eat them?
#Robotics #whatsplaying #Technology #Arttificialintelligence. #AI
Helping robots remember: Hyperdimensional computing theory could change the way AI works
A new article introduces a new way of combining perception and motor commands using the so-called hyperdimensional computing theory, which could fundamentally alter and improve the basic artificial intelligence (AI) task of sensorimotor representation – how agents like robots translate what they sense into what they do.
#Robotics #whatsplaying #Technology #electronics #AI #artificialintelligence.
These robot sailboats collect important data about our oceans 🌊 - - Saildrones are unmanned vessels that were designed for the sole purpose of gathering important data from the world’s oceans. The wind- and solar-powered watercraft were also made to withstand extreme weather conditions. The cost-cutting benefits of using an unmanned vessel for these types of missions is significant. Chamath Palihapitiya, one of the investors in Saildrones, said of its capabilities: Beyond its significant commercial demand in industries ranging from fishing to government, [Saildrone] is helping directly measure and thus combat the effects of climate change. - - - - - _ #robotics #robots #hackers #sciencefiction #cyber #cyberpunk #cybersecurity #instatech #newtech #dronesdaily #autonomous#selfdriving #dronevideo #electricengineering #deeplearning #automation #amazonprime #coder #augmented #mechatronics #computervision #teslacoil #ai #vr #sailinglife #designengineer #technologynews
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New AI more human-like than ever before.
New AI sees like a human, filling in the blanks
Computer scientists have taught an artificial intelligence agent how to do something that usually only humans can do – take a few quick glimpses around and infer its whole environment, a skill necessary for the development of effective search-and-rescue robots that one day can improve the effectiveness of dangerous missions.