July 30, 2011

Name the Thing Contest – 182

Alan Parekh July 30, 2011 6

The prize this week is a loupe magnifier, this will let you get a close look at whatever you are working on. This contest will run for one week (July 30 – August 5, 2011). Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above. This time we will need the specific make of the device. Please do not give the answer in the comments.

Educational

Talking Robot Mouth

Alan Parekh July 30, 2011 1

This Talking Robot Mouth looks a bit creepy but works amazingly well. This robotic mouth is making sounds the same way we do. The mouth is made of various silicone materials blended together and the nose has the same function ours does when it comes to the creation of human vocals. The most impressive thing is that the robot learns as it talks, there is a microphone which allows the