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Saturday, September 25, 2010

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Windoro robot can do Windows
Park Spark lights park lamps with dog waste
Steelseries Shift Gaming Keyboard
This faucet tells you how much water you’re getting from the faucet
Steampunk Scorpion USB Drive
Retro Slush Machine
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Posted: 24 Sep 2010 05:29 PM PDT

Sure, many people have Roombas and other related products for cleaning up their floors, but very few robot products do windows.

In fact, this Windoro product could be the first of its type that I have ever seen. It was developed by South Korea’s Pohang Institute of Intelligent Robotics (PIRO), and it was shown off at IFA Berlin 2010.

Windoro uses both water, detergent, and rotating pads to clean the glass on both sides of the window. Apparently, these sides of the robot window washer are held together by the neodymium magnets.

I suppose that this would be good for cleaning off a sliding glass door or something, not tiny individual window panes. However, I think where this is really needed are high-rise office buildings with glass facades. Unfortunately, you need someone on both sides of the glass. So I guess you will need that guy who hangs off of the cables outside and some guy inside to put on the other end. You will also need that guy on the inside when you go down a floor.

Yeah, the Windoro might not be too efficient now, but I applaud any design for a robot that will clean windows. I think we all know that people hate doing them.

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Park Spark lights park lamps with dog waste

Posted: 24 Sep 2010 04:52 PM PDT

Remember when we reported on that Geneco VW Beetle that can run on human waste? Yes, there were a lot of great jokes made on that one, the best ones in your comments.

This one particular project also sounds like a joke, but it is an experiment by conceptual artist Matthew Mazzotta. This is a way of powering lamps at parks by one thing that parks have way too much of: dog doo.

Yes, here is how it works. You pick up the dog doo at the park, and then toss them into the bags and into the “methane digester”. You can then turn a crank to stir the waste up, which will break down the microbes in the organic material and create methane. This methane is fed up into a gas lamp which burns it, thus creating light from the flame.

As you can see, the project has a catchy name of “Park Spark”. It is pretty cool to see some waste disposal get combined with clean energy. After all, we have do something to clean up the waste and use it to create power. Isn’t this what saving the planet is all about? Anything that eliminates waste and creates energy is okay with me.

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Steelseries Shift Gaming Keyboard

Posted: 24 Sep 2010 04:35 PM PDT

Steelseries has come out with yet another keyboard for gamers to pick up. Instead of being made for just one game, this one is able to handle interchangeable keysets. This way if you decide to drop WoW and switch to a FPS game it doesn’t require you to pick up a new keyboard. Plus, with the Shift Keyboard it offers several different ways to personalize it to the point that you’ll be able to use it the way you want.

The entire keyboard is fully customizable, all of the keys can be programmed to do something else. The layers are easy to switch out, so it won’t consume too much of your time when you’re dying to just hop on the computer and start gaming. Being a Steelseries keyboard you can count on that it’s a high quality keyboard and that it’s obviously ergonomic. You can pick yourself one up for $90.

Source: TechFresh

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This faucet tells you how much water you’re getting from the faucet

Posted: 24 Sep 2010 04:17 PM PDT

We have covered a lot of interesting faucet concepts in the past, such as the spacial interaction one, the one that requires not touching to turn on.

This is another concept known as the “No More No Less”. It allows the user to specify the amount of water that you get before you even turn it on.

So you know how you have recipes that call for certain cups of water? You will be able to get that amount from the faucet itself, without ever using a measuring cup. Considering I have a way of losing measuring cups, I wouldn’t mind having this on my faucet.

By the way, this faucet is able to control the temperature of the water as well as the amount. All of this control is possible with an LCD display.

In case you are wondering what is powering the display. Consider it hydroelectric. Somehow, all of the water gushing through this faucet can power up this screen. I don’t think there is any technology on the market that can do this yet, is there?

Well, like I said, this is a concept for now. However, I can easily see something like this being in the most organized kitchens in the world. Perhaps Martha Stewart should get this.

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Steampunk Scorpion USB Drive

Posted: 24 Sep 2010 04:16 PM PDT

If you’re still on the lookout for the perfect rustic looking USB drive, this one isn’t too badly priced. It actually has a minor flaw so it’s slightly cheaper. It’s the perfect deal for anyone dying to own something steampunk, but can’t actually stomach the price tag. Plus, it helps if you’re into all things covered in scorpions.

This 4GB USB drive is made out of a brass tube with an etched scorpion on one side. Above the scorpion is an amethyst cabochon. It turns out that amethyst is meant to strengthen memory, so they decided that a memory stick could use the extra boost. As for the flaw, the cabochon has a slight hole that only shows when it’s plugged in. You can purchase it for $99 through Etsy.

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Retro Slush Machine

Posted: 24 Sep 2010 01:45 PM PDT

I’ve never really been big on making slushies, but with a machine this cool I might be converted. Having this in your kitchen will make you feel like you’ve managed to find yourself in an old fashioned ice cream parlor. Plus, being such a convenient machine this will make your novelty drinks quick and easy to make. Easy is nice when it comes to treats after dinner.

This has an easy pour spout and 20W of power. It’s made to be simple to use as well as easy to clean, which is nice for those of you that hate doing the dishes. You can use your personal favorite fruit juices or flavors. You could probably also add a little alcohol for adult drinks after the kids go to bed. You can purchase the Retro Slush Maker for £49.95 or about $80 through the Prezzy Box.

Source: Retrotogo