By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, August 8, 2016 A wonderfully terrifying human-operated arachnid weighs 38 tons and can even spit “venom” at crowds. Meet Kumo, a human-controlled mechanical beast made from wood and steel created by the French street theater company La Machine. A team of more than a dozen people is required to work the 38-ton… Continue reading Freaky 43-Foot Mechanical Spider Dances in France
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This drone can detect and detonate land mines
By James Vincent, TheVerge.com, July 19, 2016 The Mine Kafon Drone is now looking for funds on Kickstarter The creators of a drone that can autonomously map, detect, and detonate land mines say their technology could potentially clear the world of these deadly devices in less than 10 years’ time. It’s an ambitious goal, but one… Continue reading This drone can detect and detonate land mines
This pet camera lets you tease your cat with a laser even when you're not home
By Ashley Carman, The Verge.com, July 19, 2016 The Petcube Bites lets users toss their dog or cat treats to reward them for good behavior, and the Petcube Play comes with a laser toy that lets users play with their cat (or dog) to build stronger bonds. The Furbo has new competition. Petcube is… Continue reading This pet camera lets you tease your cat with a laser even when you're not home
SpaceX successfully launches Dragon rocket, lands booster in cosmic double-header
By Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press, July 18, 2016 SpaceX launched its Dragon CRS-9 spacecraft on Monday, with a mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. Eight minutes later the ship’s Falcon 9 booster rocket made a successful landing. SpaceX successfully launched a critical space station docking port for astronauts early Monday, along… Continue reading SpaceX successfully launches Dragon rocket, lands booster in cosmic double-header
Feel Virtual Objects Without the Glove
By Glenn McDonald, Seeker.com, July 14, 2016 The HapticWave transmits vibrations that are synced with the virtual world displayed in an Oculus Rift headset. Haptics are a happening area in virtual reality these days. The term refers to devices and technologies that produce tactile sensations to go along with all those immersive visuals and sounds. The… Continue reading Feel Virtual Objects Without the Glove