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A robot that grabs beer out of the fridge, and more

Posted in Appliances, Computer, Computers, General, News, Science on July 18th, 2010 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment

The robotics engineers at Willow Garage have developed a new program that allows robots to open a fridge door, grab a beer, flip the lid, and serve. It’s part of a larger vision: to build and test a platform for the emerging robotics industry. SmartPlanet goes inside the Willow Garage to take a peek at their world of robotic assistants.

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Silent Carbon Footprint: Top Ten Sources You’d Never Expect

Posted in Articles, Batteries, Climate Change, Computer, Computers, Environmentally Friendly, transport on November 13th, 2009 by Wayne C – Be the first to comment
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Everything about global warming is controversial – its causes, effects, even whether it actually exists. As such, many are interested in it, and many more are interested in debating it. For an issue that is so well known, its causes are not. Most people would blame oil, others would point to coal, and almost all would say that buying a hybrid car helps. But are these the primary causes of global warming? Does that awesome-looking new Prius really reduce your carbon footprint?Surprisingly, the answer is no – to both questions. The primary causes of global warming are much more interesting and much more diverse than the simple one-word answers of “coal” or “oil”.This article identifies ten global warming culprits that are shocking, unusual, and even funny.

via Silent Carbon Footprint: Top Ten Sources You’d Never Expect | Green Expander.

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