Meccano has displayed their new robots here dubbed Meccano G16, and the Meccanoid G16-KS (Kid-sized). Programming is possible through the app or voice recognition. Programming can be done to sing, talk and dance. The smallest model is expected to retail for US$40, US$140 for the medium size model, and US$400 for the biggest model.
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BenQ Smart Window, transparent, opaque, translucent..
Posted by – September 25, 2016
BenQ demonstrates their smart window concept that allows a transparent pane to turn opaque on passing a current through it. The display room shown here also demonstrates their H.A.D.E.S. system, a network of devices that allows one to control window opacity, ceiling light intensity (lit by LEDs), and a privacy window that blocks light from outside but allows users from inside to see out. Power consumption for the prototype is 10mW/m^2.
Temp Traq disposable body temperature monitoring device
Posted by – July 29, 2016
President and CEO of BlueSpark Technologies, John Gannon, showcases here their Temp Traq device, a temperature monitoring flexible sensor in the form of a patch applied on the body. It transmits signals via Bluetooth, readable on their app. The flexible battery inside is non-rechargable and is touted to last for up to 48 hours. The disposable sensor costs US$19.99, is FDA approved and immediately available.
for more information visit : www.bluesparktechnologies.com
Open InterConnect Forum and IoTivity: defining IoT standards
Posted by – July 29, 2016
David McCall of Intel introduces the Open InterConnect Consortium, which represents a range of standards that allow developers to program IoT devices while maintaining a certain level of security and compatibility. For example, the OIC interface defines protocols for IoT devices to talk to non-IoT devices, define software layers that work above hardware, etc. The OIC also sponsors IoTivity, an open source project run by the Linux Foundation that defines a communications framework. The OIC is supported by companies like Atmel, Dell, Samsung, Honeywell, and many others.
Parrot Flower Powr plant monitoring device
Posted by – July 29, 2016
Parrot is a company that makes products ranging from car entertainment systems to UAVs. On display here is their Flower Power sensor, a device meant to be used in pots or the ground that collects nutritional information in the soil and transmits that wirelessly to a device, displayed on an app. 4 factors are measured “ sunlight, temperature, fertilizer and moisture “ and the company’s own database comprises of over 7000 plants with pre-defined paramters. It costs US$100 approx and runs on a single AAA battery that lasts 6 months.
VideoStitch real-time 4K video stitiching software
Posted by – July 29, 2016
VideoStich is a software company that displays their real-time video stitching software running off 4 cameras with the live steam displayed on a laptop. The cameras face different directions to enable a complete live 360° stream at up to 4K resolution. The processing power needed to stitch live is high and the demo laptop has a GPU capable of this. One of the applications of this technology, as displayed, is to combine VR with high-speed data transmission in order to enable a realistic live experience of any event.
For more information visit : www.video-stitch.com
BeeWi smart home products – lighting and water control
Posted by – July 29, 2016
BeeWi is a French company specializing in smart home products. On display here are their range of Bluetooth (Low Energy spec) controlled lights, that can switch between colors and do not need a gateway unless the user wants to control them via the internet. Also on display is a remotely controlled water system. The bulbs cost between EUR 19-41 while the optional Bluetooth gateway costs EUR 49. The presenter also discusses Mesh, a forthcoming Bluetooth technology that will allow range for up to 200 meters.
For more information visit : www.bee-wi.com
EnLaps self-sufficient time lapse recording solution
Posted by – July 17, 2016
EnLaps is a perpetual time lapse recording device that features a solar panel built into it for unlimited recording. With streaming capabilities and a web portal for control, EnLaps uses two fish-eyed camera sensors and stiches the video together for 25MP pictures. It can be controlled via Bluetooth, WiFi or 3G, and the retail version is expected to cost EUR600. The KickStarter edition cost EUR400. It uses an ARM processor to record video. The housing is meant for outdoor use, being made waterproof and durable.
For more information visit : enlaps.io/?lang=en
Lenovo WiGig wireless laptop dock
Posted by – May 12, 2016
Lenovo ThinkPad WiGig dock is meant to connect wirelessly to laptops to provide added functionality, such as increased USB ports and a DisplayPort. The dock uses the 60GHz WiGig protocol for a data rate of 4.6Gbps and is backward-compatible with 802.11 (WiFi). It costs US$250 and is currently on sale.
Lenovo Stacked modular accessories – projector, HDD, WiFi, Qi wireles charge
Posted by – May 12, 2016
Chad Kresser of Lenovo demonstrates the ThinkPad Stack concept, a device that is modular by design to allow for accessories to be stacked on to it. This display unit features stacked units for functions such as additional power (battery pack), storage capacity (1TB HDD), and sound (Bluetooth speakers). The stackable projector features 150lumen brightness, 720p video resolution, and uses a RealTek ARM CPU, and 16GB of onboard storage. The inbuilt battery lasts 2 hours, going up to 8 with the power bank. Prices for the WiFi access point and HDD (sold as a kit) is US$200, the power bank is US$50, the Bluetooth speaker is US$90.
Panacast 2 – Panoramic 4K video conferencing
Posted by – May 12, 2016
Panacast 2 is a panoramic video camera meant to be used primarily for video conferencing. It outputs half-width 4K resolution (3840×1080) over a 180 (horizontal) and 54 (vertical) field of view over USB. It supports all the major video conferencing software that support USB cameras: Skype, WebEx, Google Hangouts, Vidyo etc. Needing no additional drivers to run, it features 3 cameras at different angles whose output is stitched together. Including the ISP, USB controller and camera sensors, the unit features 9 processors working in sync. Panacast 2 costs US$995 and is now available.
Ween smart thermostat
Posted by – May 12, 2016
Ween is a south France-based company that has on display their smart thermostat. It connects to up to 16 smartphones (house residents) that are then tracked over a period of time, with temperature maintained at a preset level. Since the thermostat knows how long it takes to reach a certain temperature, it switches on appliances at home accordingly. Ween also features inbuilt machine learning capabilities to anticipate and respond to unplanned absences of the members. It goes on sale for US$350 along with a gateway device paired via RF.
Neuromatrix Quell natural chronic pain relief device
Posted by – April 28, 2016
The Quell is a device from Boston, Massachusetts-based Neuromatrix that claims to have brought relief for chronic pain to 81% of their users. The device involves the main unit bing put into a belt that has space for electrical contacts. These are used with a gel-based pad on the other side and wrapped around one’s leg to deliver mild electrical pulses that trigger release of natural pain blockers from the brain. It costs US$249 and is currently on sale only in Canada and the US. The device also includes an optional app for advanced sleep tracking functions.
For more information visit : www.neurometrix.com
EmFit QS Connection free sleep tracker
Posted by – April 28, 2016
Heiki Raisanen, CEO of Emfit, displays their QS sleep tracker device meant to be placed under mattresses (tested up to 30cm thick). Using quasi-peizoelectric and ferroelectric sensors in the belt, it detects/displays heart rate, breathing rate, and sleep quality amongst other factors on the accompanying app. It is available now in US and Europe for US$299.
For more information visit : www.emfit.com
HiCling clingband uses UICO Duratouch wristSENSE to detect when it’s being used
Posted by – April 27, 2016
Duratouch Wristsense allows wearables to detect if the wearable is being worn or not. Going through the plastics, it allows to reliably know if the smartwatch or the sports band is being worn, which can then allow the device’s software to turn off other sensors such as heartrate, tracking, when it’s not being worn by the user.
$35 Sunchip Remix PC on 64bit Amlogic S905 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
Posted by – March 27, 2016
Sunchip shows their Box with Remix OS on Amlogic S905 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, with 1GB RAM, 2GB RAM optional, 8GB Flash, comes with 3*USB, SD card reader, WiFi, Lan, HDMI. Support 4K H.265 decoding, bulk price from $35 for 1000pcs order, mass production ready now.
You can contact Sunchip here:
Kobe Chen, Sales Manager
kobe@sunchip-tech.com
Mobile: +86 13751103656
Phone: +86 755 26733959
Skype: Kobechen6132
QQ: 1191324838
http://www.sunchip-tech.com
ViXS Xcode 6800 VIDITY 4K HDR 12bit HEVC on dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Posted by – March 24, 2016
ViXS Systems shows their Vidity enabled ViXS Xcode 6800 series ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor, with 4K 12bit HDR video with VIDITY DRM support. John Pomeroy, VP of Marketing and Business Development discusses the hardware that features 12-bit 4K support and contains their own Xcode hardware platform, HEVC 12 bit 4K 60P decoder, AVC, MPEG2 HD decoding, HDR Tone Mapping engine – Guarantees support for legacy TV’s and HDR TV’s from a single stream (no simulcast needed), HDMI 2.0a, Industry leading security architecture and Hardware Root of Trust, – The only SoC available today to support the full requirements of SCSA Level 3 security, PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet, USB2.0, TS input.
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4K 360degree camera with 4 lenses
Posted by – March 23, 2016
Equipped with 4 cameras in different directions, this camera runs Android and records 4K@30fps360° video at H.264 decode. Using 4pcs 2.4MP sensors from Sony, the camera also has a microSD card slot (support up to 128GB), and 2 microUSB connectors on the USB 2.0 specification. The OLED display on top of the camera displays vital information. Inside is an FPGA developed by a Taiwan-based manufacturer.
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Lego WeDo 2.0 robotics kit for Education
Posted by – March 2, 2016
Lego Education launches Lego WeDo 2.0 robotics kit at https://education.lego.com/en-us/elementary/shop/wedo-2 to teach elementary students all over the world about science and to give them a taste for building robots based on lego. It includes bluetooth controlled motors with apps on Android and iOS to let the students program the behavior of each lego robot.
JmGO View, Portable TI DLP Projector 250-lumen $459 now on indiegogo
Posted by – March 2, 2016
JmGO View (aka JmGO P2) is a portable aluminum cylinder shaped TI DLP projector, a simplified upgrade after JmGO G1, based on the Quad-core Mstar ARM Cortex-A7, 1GB RAM, 8GB Flash, micro-SD card slot, runs Android 4.4, supports 4K video decode, with 250-lumen brightness support up to 1280*720 at 180″. Battery life up to 5 hours with built-in 15600mAh Lithium battery. With LAN and WiFi, Dolby powered 2.0 channel Hi-Fi Speaker, HDMI-in, JmGO View also supports Miracast and DLNA wireless display from your Android, iOS, Windows smartphone/tablet/PC. Early bird price at $459 on Indiegogo now (retail price at $599): http://igg.me/at/jmgoview/x/585198
Previous JmGO videos on ARMdevices.net include JmGO Headquarters office tour, JmGO G1, JmGO P1: http://138.2.152.197/category/companies/jmgo/
Here’s the official Indiegogo video:
Distributors can contact JmGO directly:
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Mobile Phone:+86 13632711546 (also works with whatsapp)
the@jmgo.com
http://en.jmgo.com
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