Computers and Technology (2010/11/14)
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Robot Home Guard
Published:2010/11/14 18:32:00 Author:Michelle
Worried about leaving your house empty while on holiday? Japan has the answer: a robot house-sitter.Roborior is a watermelon-sized eyeball on wheels which glows purple, blue and orange and is armed with a digital camera, infrared sensors and a videophone. When not on duty, Roborior can function as interior decor. But in its owner’s absence, it is a virtual guard dog - detecting break-ins using infrared sen... (View)
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New Gadget to Make Theft of Mobile Phone
Published:2010/11/14 18:30:00 Author:Michelle
Finnish scientists have invented a device to make it harder to steal mobile phones and laptops by enabling them to detect changes in their owner’s walking style and then freeze to prevent unauthorized use. The VTT Technical Research Center of Finland said the device, which is has patented but has yet to sell, could prevent millions of portable appliances being stolen every year. A device is equipped with ... (View)
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