Video: Dean Kamen’s IBOT “Wheelchair” Power Chair
The IBOT is Dean Kamen’s on-road, off road, all terrain, stair climbing, power chair (“wheelchair”) which can also go into two wheel mode to raise the rider into a higher, more eye-level position.
It isn’t exactly new, but it is actually out in the real world; instead of being just some super cool prototype in a lab.
Here’s a nice clear, although in-lab, video showing the features:
BlazerCast for April 1: The IBot Mobility System – The best video clips are right here
Here is a real world video (poorer quality video but showing off road use):…
Video: Hacking a Wii Remote into a Multi-Touch System
I love TED videos; the WOW factor of many of these is off the charts! How about taking a $40 Wii remote and creating the equivalent of a multi-thousand dollar whiteboard, a multi-touch interface, or even a head tracking system! I am just floored by the innovation shown here!
Video: More on Dean Kamen’s Luke Arm Prosthetic
I previously posted about Dean Kamen’s prosthetic arm.
That was just a teaser. Here is a new video showing you much more of what the arm can do.
Thank You Rosina M!
I was recently having trouble getting my local Social Security office to process some Social Security forms. After multiple attempts to resolve the problem via telephone and mail, I simply went down to the local Social Security office on Academy Boulevard.
The counter person was polite, but ultimately got tired of dealing with me because I would not leave the documents to be processed “later.”
So, I was told to sit down and wait, someone would get to me “later.” When I asked if someone would see me before Social Security closed, I was told again to just have a seat. The discussion was getting heated and the security guard was starting to circle my position.
2008 Colorado Springs Ask-A-Lawyer
I had a blast at the 2008 Ask-A-Lawyer last weekend at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello.
Here is a shot of me and Virginia at the table, and that is my boy doing the robot next to me.
