Category Archives: Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! – 3D printer adapted to print plants

Computer scientist Yuichiro Takeuchi (of Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc.) has developed a 3D printer that prints yarn encasements holding plant seeds that grow in to full-fledged plants in just a few weeks. Takeuchi’s technology can print gardens that conform to any shape you choose be it, triangular, rectangular, or even panda-shaped:   http://video.businessinsider.com/69fea768-e478-441d-b893-558d1a34fd83.mp4 Yuichiro […]

Happy Friday! – Japan planning Robot Olympics by 2020

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is planning on throwing an unforgettable Olympic Games when Tokyo hosts the competition in 2020 – by holding an Olympics for robots as well. Fans of Robot Wars will surely be delighted at the plans, which were revealed by Mr Abe while touring robotics factories in Saitama and Tokyo. The prime minister […]

Happy Friday – Facial-Recognition Cat Feeding Machine (via Sky News)

Facial-Recognition Cat Feeding Machine Launched A new feeding device will only dispense a set amount of food and water when it recognises the cat, using an on-board computer. A cat feeding machine which uses facial-recognition technology to stop greedy felines stealing each other’s food has been unveiled. Taiwan-based developer Mu-Chi Sung said his cat almost […]