The Semi-Bionic Man
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Originally uploaded by Tempusmaster.
We joke sometimes about how wonderful modern technology is. Perhaps as 'payback' for our joking and sarcasm, we were blessed with a week long opportunity to experience the wonders of modern medical technology upclose and personal for a full week this month.
CT scans, EKGs, blood pressure, blood sugar (4 times a day), endless blood samples (the hospital is secretly operated by a group of vampires), ultrasound test (3), x-rays, apnea monitoring, - the list goes on and on. At times we felt like a used car getting it's annual inspection and emissions tests.
The results? All good news - no medical problems other than really needing to loose weight and exercise more. And, all joking aside, the technology really is wonderful, and getting better all the time.
By your command…
Originally uploaded by brentopolis.
We really have to find some way to make it to the next Comic Con. The photos from Comic Con 2008, especially those of robots, Cylons, and other SF gear, are really compelling.
EMA Female Robot Way Overpriced Here
EMA (Eternal Maiden Actualization), the female "Femisapien" robot designed by WowWee and marketed in Japan by Sega Toys, it ready to hit stores here next month. According to the local Amazon website, he surprisingly agile humanoid robot will go on sale September 25, and is priced at 18,900 yen - or slightly under USD$200. While we understand the need for some price premium due to changes to meet local safety requirements and documentation localization, Sega seems to have gone way overboard with EMA's pricing. The same WowWee robot, named the Femisapien outside of Japan, can be easily purchased for under USD$80.
About a week ago, we had the chance to play with one of the EMA robots on display at a big electronics superstore, and were very impressed. Its mobility and design were quite a bit better than we imagined. It would make a perfect addition to our collection of robot humanoids, but not at over double the US price. As much as the Japanese public loves, and goes bananas for robots, EMA isn't likely to pick up many fans here, outside of the small circle of robot fans that have seemingly unlimited budgets and credit cards.
RCA Victor Dog And Robot
Robot and Dog
Originally uploaded by lukeroot.
It sure looks like the old RCA Victor dog, but it obviously isn't hearing "His master's voice." Still, R2D2 will do us just fine - anytime!
Battlebot
Battlebot
Originally uploaded by Lane Brown.
Just a cool battlebot style robot created by Lane Brown.
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