13, Mar 2014
MIT’s New Soft Robotic Fish

The smart kids at MIT are at it again.  This time they have created a self-contained autonomous robotic fish that is soft/squishy.  The fish moves by controlling the flow of carbon dioxide via an internal bladder.  This is done to allow the robotic fish to move very quickly, like the…

Man vs Robot Tennis Table Match
17, Feb 2014
Table Tennis Pro Vs. Robot

Yep… robots are coming for your jobs.  Even if your job is playing table tennis at the professional level.  This particular table tennis robot is made in Germany by Kuka.  The Kuka Robot will battle it out in a game of table tennis against Timo Boll. The Kuka vs. Boll…

24, Jan 2014
By 2030 Army Will Replace 25 Percent Of Soldiers With Robots

According to General Robert Cone the US Army will lower brigade sizes from 4,000 to 3,000 soldiers making up the difference with robots.  The robot soldiers will reach their peak between 2030 and 2040.  While it sounds a bit shocking, this type of change is already being heavily tested and…

3, Dec 2013
The Ultimate Yard Guard

I have been using and recommending the Contech Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler for so long but forgot to review it and share the information with you guys.  Sorry about that!  It is truly one of my favorite gadgets.  When paired with a good outdoor camera and PVR (preferably with night…

19, Nov 2013
PD-100 Black Hornet Spy Drone

Another high-tech gadget that we, the common folk, can't buy.  The PD-100 Black Hornet looks like a toy but is marketed for military reconnaissance.  The PD-100 will fly for 25 minutes on a charge and streams live video back to the user.  Just like the DJI Phantom 2 Vision, but…

15, Nov 2013
Cattle Round Up Robot

If you have ever spent much time on a farm you know that it is a very time consuming job.  Farmers get up early in the morning and tend to work long days.  Any help with their jobs is welcome.  This bit of help comes in the form of a…

Remote Control Mop
8, Nov 2013
Remote Control Mop

Can’t get your kids to help out with chores around the house?  Think out side the box a bit and get them a remote controlled mop.  Chances are this won’t work too good as a mop… but it sure will be fun trying.  What will they think of next?

27, Aug 2013
3D Robotics Announces GPS Quadcopter For Beginners… Sorta

You may have noticed that we are fans of the autonomous GPS guided quadcopters.  I personally own a heavily modified DJI S800 and DJI Phantom.  What could be better than programming your quadcopter to head over to a specific location (your bosses house) drop a water balloon then head back…

16, Aug 2013
Sphero 2.0 Faster And Brighter Wireless Robotic Ball

Remember the Sphero?  The little robotic ball that was controlled via a smartphone via Bluetooth has just gotten an upgrade.  The Sphero 2.0 is faster, brighter, and smarter. The Sphero 2.0 looks just like the first version but now has a better transmission and lower center of gravity allowing it…

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22, Jul 2013
DJI Phantom Quadcopter Gives You A Rare Look At Niagara Falls

First of all, if you haven't read our review of the DJI Phantom Quadcopter, you should.  Secondly, you have to watch this video of the DJI Phantom Quacopter ($679) with a Go Pro Hero3 shooting some very cool footage of Niagara Falls.  Simply amazing and impressive site to see at…