Tag Archives: Robot
World’s first quantum computer sells for 10 million $US
On May 25th, 2011 it was announced that Lockheed Martin Corporation has entered into an agreement to purchase the world’s first commercial quantum computing system from D-Wave Systems Inc. A computer, which uses principles of quantum mechanics rather than classical mechanics Unlike computers … Continue reading
New Robots Aid Humans – Or do they?
Most modern robots are automated pieces of technology whose sole purpose is to provide automated or assisted tasks to the ageing population in their own homes and assisted living care facilities. There are many different kinds of robots in service or in prototype form ranging from automated … Continue reading
Consumer benefits from m-health
Donald Jones, VP Business Development, Health & Life Sciences at Qualcomm discusses how m-Health technology is developing and what we will see in the future. “…… the most direct beneficiary of wireless health care is the consumer. New solutions such … Continue reading
Inside the race to hack the Kinect
Published 23 November 2010 by Jim Giles Over a million people bought one of Microsoft’s Kinect game controllers in the 10 days after its US launch on 4 November. Most eager customers rushed home, plugged it into their Xbox console … Continue reading