Beachbot

Beachbot

Conceived by Disney Research and working in partnership with a student team at ETH Zürich, the Beachbot is a mobile robot that can turn an ordinary beach into an artist's canvas. Thanks to innovative balloon wheels, the robot is able to traverse sandy beaches without leaving any noticeable tracks. Drawing is achieved using a controllable rake at the rear of the robot, with individually controllable pins that can be raised and lowered to create thick or thin lines in the sand. The drawing area on the beach is defined simply using four vertical poles that define the corners of the desired sand canvas. The Beachbot can then determine its position on the canvas to a high degree of accuracy using depth sensing and IMU (inertial measurement unit) technology. Artwork can be pre-programmed as the robot can draw lines or create block-filled areas. Alternately manual remote can be used to turn a beach into a live sketchpad. Beachbot is just one of Disney Research's projects in the area of mobile robotics, including work on path-planning, robot choreography, localization, and human-robot interaction.

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Doctor Who Time Crack In The Universe Wall Light

Doctor Who Time Crack in the Universe Wall Light

If building a TARDIS is too intimidating for you, how about the next best thing, having a crack in time and space appear in your own room? This instructable will show you how to make a reasonable facsimile without unleashing the powerful forces contained within. Ok, that could only happen if you kne...

How to Decrystallize Honey

Honey is delicious. Smooth and sweet. If it sits in your cupboard too long, it could start to crystallize. This doesn't mean it is bad, you just need to fix it, decrystallize it. It is very easy to do, and doesn't take that long. Supplies Not much is needed to fix your crystallized honey.Crys...

Solar Polymorph Mushrooms

My brother has always had a strange obsession with mushrooms (not eating them just looking at them) so I made this mushroom lamp thing. It is solar powered and made with polymorph plastic so you can always change the poses of the mushrooms later. It will charge during the day and turn on at night. ...

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How To Dye Leather

how to dye leather

When I first starting learning about leatherworking, I read loads of forum topics about how to dye leather and found many different answers about the "right" way to do it. After playing around with it for a little, I found out what worked and didn't work for me, so I thought I'd summarize it all her...

DIY Electric Bike!

I live in Eugene, Oregon, one of the most bicycle friendly small cities around, and I really like making use of the many, many bike paths and bike lanes that thread throughout the town and out into the surrounding natural areas. As long as you can handle the rain, this place is a fantastic area for...

How to make Tapioca Pearls from scratch.

I discovered Instructables a few months ago and have been happy simply browsing all of the wonderful projects people have to share. I then started looking for specific recipes and ideas to build on. One night in particular I had a craving for bubble tea (pearl milk tea, boba tea, taro, tapioca tea, ...

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The Unexpected Math Behind Van Gogh's "Starry Night"

The unexpected math behind Van Gogh's "Starry Night" - Natalya St. Clair

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Physicist Werner Heisenberg said, "When I meet God, I am going to ask him two questions: why relativity? And why turbulence? I really believe he will have an answer for the first." As difficult as turbulence is to understand mathematically, we can use art to depict the way it looks. Natalya St. Clair illustrates how Van Gogh captured this deep mystery of movement, fluid and light in his work.

Lesson by Natalya St. Clair, animation by Avi Ofer.

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iPhone Bending: Consumer Reports' Lab Results

iPhone Bending: Consumer Reports' Lab Results

Following the social media storm about the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus bending, Consumer Reports turned to science and stress-tested 6 smartphones to see if #Bendgate is overblown. See which phones withstood the most force before permanently bending.

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Optalysys Optical Computing

Optalysys Optical Computing - Explained by Professor Heinz Wolff

Professor Heinz Wolff explains the Optalysys Optical Processor.

There is an unending demand for increasing computer processing capabilities, especially for "heavy lifting" tasks such as creating engineering and scientific simulations and finding patterns in "Big Data". Optalysys is revolutionising this area by using light rather than electricity to perform processor intensive mathematical functions at speeds well in excess of what can be achieved with electronics, and at a fraction of the cost and power consumption.

Professor Heinz Wolff is a highly respected scientist and public figure. He is probably best known in the science world as 'inventor' of Bioengineering and to the public for his television and radio work over the years, including such series as BBC's 'The Great Egg Race'. During his career he has worked to make complex science easier to understand.

For more information please visit http://www.optalysys.com

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Unlock Your Phone with NFC - Ring & Manicure

Unlock Your Phone with NFC - Ring & Manicure

Becky Stern shows you how to unlock your phone just by picking it up-- make an NFC ring or give yourself an RFID manicure, mod your Android, and get scanning! Full guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/unlock-and...

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The Flash - Extended Trailer

The Flash - Extended Trailer

Legend travels fast. Don't miss The Flash, coming Tuesdays this fall to The CW! WATCH THE FIRST LOOK
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ABOUT THE FLASH
After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Months later he awakens with the power of super speed, granting him the ability to move through Central City like an unseen guardian angel. Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only "meta-human" who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion -- and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won't be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become...The Flash.

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NSA Posed As Facebook To Install Malware On Computers

NSA posed as Facebook to install malware on computers

The National Security Agency has the ability to covertly hack into computers on a mass scale by using automated systems, according to newly released, top-secret documents from former government contractor Edward Snowden. The NSA has been using a program code-named Turbine to contaminate computers and networks with malware "implants" capable of spying on users. The documents also say that the NSA pretended to be Facebook to install its malware. Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg shared harsh words for United States President Barack Obama on Thursday amid ongoing complaints from the tech community about the administration's role with regards to the internet. RT's Gayane Chichakyan takes a look at Zuckerburg's and the NSA's reactions to the leaked documents.

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