Watch for the Robots

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A few at CES

I stopped by several of the booths demonstrating robots as the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month.

They come in all sizes and are aimed at various audiences.

Take a look at how they move around.

Rola Mini Pet Monitor

This companion robot lets you observe your pet while you are at work or away from home. This model is $150. A different model can feed your pet.

Visit Enabot

Stealth X30

Industrial grade moves like a dog. With multiple sensors it can walk, run, climb stairs and can operate in harsh environments. Cost is about $65,000.

Visit Deep Robotics

Mirokai

Billed as a “social” robot it can be used in a variety of settings: restaurants, hotels, malls, etc. This programmable character is friendly. Cost is about $16,000.

Visit Enchanted Tools

From the several versions of robots that I saw at CES, they’ll be soon coming to you in droves.

Written by:

Arnie Lee

Robotics to ease your life

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Walking assistance

One of my interests during the visit to the Consumer Electronics Show last week in Las Vegas was to look at the various robotics.

When I stopped at WiRobotics I was surprised at what they were demonstrating. Instead of a cute metallic character rolling, climbing stairs, running or dancing I witnessed a device that is used by individuals who may need walking assistance. The device is named the WIM (We Innovate Mobility).

WiRobotics WIM fits into portable case
It unfolds having a wearable battery belt and two strap equipped knee extensions

This device straps to your waist with extended attachments to each knee

As I was at the booth, more than a dozen attendees were testing the WIM by climbing the stairs.

WiRobotics representative Jihyum Kim demonstrated the WIM for me.

The robot assists you as you walk and is said to reduce the amount of energy you need to expend by up to 25%.

If you or someone you know may need walking assistance you may want to see if this “robot” may be of help. The WIM has a suggested price of about $2500.

For more information, please contact WiRobotics.

Written by:

Arnie Lee

Listening with Earbuds

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Air conduction earbuds

This is another quick article from my visit to the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month in Las Vegas

I dropped by the booth at OpenRock to find out more about their new earbuds.

Representative Elodie Zhang explained that OpenRock’s earbuds work without blocking the ear canal.

She showed me a few models of their air conduction earbuds which are installed over the ear with the “speakers”covering but not inserted into the ear canal.

She stressed that with the open ear design you can still be aware of your surroundings yet the air conduction provides excellent music and voice reception.

They can operate up to 48 hours before recharging.

The OpenRock X earbuds cost about $170.

OpenRock has several models of their air conduction earbuds. For more information please visit their website.

Written by:

Arnie Lee