Professor Jonathan Roberts at the Queensland University of Technology is conducting research to help robots to see better, and hence be more useful as helpers to humans. Helping at home is the most challenging and that may happen by 2030!
ThIs Blue Vision TV mirror was in my Ritz-Carlton hotel room in Toronto. Part of the mirror turns into a TV when you activate the remote. It's the first bathroom TV I've seen that looks good, is easy to use and works!
A friend told me yesterday that we should promote a new handbag that charges your phone. I thought it was a great idea given my phone needs recharging when I am out all day. However this idea has already been surpassed. This year ConsumerReports.org instead recommends this Anker 2nd Gen Astro Mini Charger, which is the size of a lipstick and sells for about $20 on Amazon or eBay.
Imagine having a car that could drop you at work before heading to your partner?s office and then ferry your children to separate schools before it goes to its next job. This new car, being tested in different countries by Google, would increase safety and reduce the need for car parks and garages. Google plans to make these cars available to the public in 2020.
