Firefighting Robot Paints 3D Thermal Imaging Picture for Rescuers
Engineers in the Coordinated Robotics Lab at the University of California, San Diego, have developed new image processing techniques for rapid exploration and characterization of structural fires by small Segway-like robotic vehicles. A sophisticated on-board software system takes the thermal data recorded by the robot’s small infrared camera and maps it onto a 3D scene constructed from the images taken by a pair of stereo RGB cameras. This allows small mobile robotic vehicles to create a virtual reality picture that includes a 3D map and temperature data that can be used immediately by first responders as the robot drives through a building on fire. The research is part of a plan to develop novel robotic scouts that can help firefighters to assist in residential and commercial blazes. The robots will map and photograph the interior of burning buildings by using stereo vision. Computer scientists in Prof.
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Masdar Buys Inkjet Printer for 3D Printing Solar Cells!
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) in Abu Dhabi, which is affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has purchased a Fujifilm Dimatix DMP283 inkjet printer – the learning institute’s first step towards printing its very own solar cells! For the longest time, the United Arab Emirates had no chance to keep pace with the western world’s clean tech advancements mostly because of a dearth of skills and a non-existent supply chain of necessary materials. But that is changing now as government and civil society leaders recognize the importance of keeping pace with western developments – particularly to secure the region’s energy hegemony for the future. As such, Beirut recently opened the first 3-D printing shop and now MIST, a branch of Masdar, has announced that it has purchased a Fujifilm Dimatix DMP283 inkjet printer in order to prepare its graduate students to learn how to print their own organic optoelectronics. “Dr. MIST President Dr. :: Arab Brains
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The Joy of #IFTTT (IfThisThenThat)
I sadly can’t remember the one thing I needed to do which made me discover the brilliant IFTTT.com (IfThisThenThat) website, but whatever it is, I am very grateful. This is an incredibly simple yet cleverly-designed website which allows you to make all the standalone webistes you use for daily life (in my case, Twitter, Dropbox, Facebook, Youtube, Pocket, Email, bitly, Posterous, SMS Texts) and helps you to join them together. It does this by making what they call recipes. These are simply instructions which follow their branded name, that IF something occurs (which you specify), THEN do something about it. In a productivity sense, this is fantastic. It automates something you might have done as a matter of course anyway, without any thoughts or hassle. Here is an example. To do this with IFTTT, simply find a recipe which already does this, or make one up which serves your purpose. Have a play, and create/share your recipes. Like this: Like Loading...
Power JMD
From PESWiki "E pure si muove / And yet it moves."-- Galileo said of the Earth Compiled by Sterling D. Allan Pure Energy Systems News June 18, 2013 A French company, Power JMD, appears to have an exotic free energy device that is getting close to market (some time in "2013 or 2014"). From what I can gather, it uses some kind of rotational mechanism that is able to self-loop and provide excess energy; and it is fairly bulky and fairly well engineered. On their site, they say: "With the POWERJMD system, you will get an independent and almost free ecologic source of electricity. And on their "goals" page, they say: "This new system has the potential to end the mass production of electric energy as we know it today." "Who has not dreamed of producing his own electricity? "The POWERJMD system does not pollute and emits very little noise. "Here is a generator for every use: Homes, apartment buildings, industry, commercial centers, and municipalities." Official Websites Videos Clean, Free Energy
THE 18 MOST SUPPRESSED INVENTIONS
Perhaps the most notorious suppressed invention is the General Motors EV1, subject of the 2006 documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car? The EV1 was the world’s first mass-produced electric car, with 800 of them up for lease from GM in the late ’90s. GM ended the EV1 line in 1999, stating that consumers weren’t happy with the limited driving range of the car’s batteries, making it unprofitable to continue production. Many skeptics, however, believe GM killed the EV1 under pressure from oil companies, who stand to lose the most if high-efficiency vehicles conquer the market. In 1921, if the streetcar industry wasn’t actually naming streetcars Desire, it was certainly desiring more streetcars. The holy grail of automotive technology is the 99-mpg car. Nikola Tesla was more than just the inspiration for a hair metal band, he was also an undisputed genius. Despite how silly it sounds, water-fueled vehicles do exist. Dr. Comments comments
Beginners Electricity Lab Starting Guide
Starting your very own Tesla Lab is made much easier when you know what gear you shall need. We’re all in this process of learning together so let’s share our research and experience in everything, no matter how small. It all helps. Each of these items I have ordered myself and can vouch for their quality. If you have other suggestions and leads please share. Each item shall have a score of 1-5 : Five being “absolutely essential” to 3 being “very useful past the novice stage” and 1 being “acquire only at advanced stage when needed” Multi-Meter -5 Every electricians very first tool. Tools Electronic ComponentsThese are basic elements and you can find them at a Radioshack. ConnectorsHeat Shrink TubingAlligator Clips and Test LeadsBreadboardsResistorsCapacitorsLEDs and DiodesOn Off Switches and Potentiometersetc… This is just a good starting point, the real joy will come from growing your own lab your own way.
Top 10 Real Foods To Stockpile For When Electricity Goes Out
2reddit 0stumbleupon When it comes to food storage, one of the most common questions asked by preppers is “What are the best “REAL living” foods I can stockpile in my long term storage pantry?” The reason they ask this is because many long term food storage pantries consist of large amounts of heavily processed food items because they are cheaper, readily available, and have amazing shelf lives. So then what kind of real foods can you store at room temperature that you can eat without electricity? Click the link below to read a great article detailing… Get Updates
