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Smart motorcycle for people with disabilities

2017-06-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

Student of Faculty of Computer Science (Philkom) Universitas Brawijaya (UB) Malang created an intelligent motorcycle for people with disabilities. Motorcycle named Electric Mini Seater (EMS) was designed to help people with disabilities, who do not have both hands.
In plain view, EMS design is not much different from the motorcycle in general. It's just a three-wheeled motorcycle and seat equipped with a backrest.
The still prototype motorcycle is connected to the computer and the monitor screen. A mini computer is stored on the front of the motorcycle and connected to the monitor screen.
A monitor screen is placed in front of the driver, precisely in the usual part for the speedometer board. The monitor screen serves to monitor computer and travel processing.
A camera is placed aimed directly at the driver's eyes. The camera records the movement of the eye retina as well as the command input for the motorcycle.
"When the pupil of the eye moves to the right, the steering wheel will turn to the right, as if moving to the left, also turn to the left.Computer will process orders from the rider's eye position," said Abdurahman, one officer at UB IT Innovation Gathering (UB ITIG) 2016 in GOR Pertamina UB, Monday (16/10).
The prototype motorcycles are exhibited in UB IT Innovation Gathering (UB ITIG) 2016 at Pertamina GOR UB, Monday (16/10).
Motorcycle without a steering wheel or handlebar, because it is intended for the disabled who have no hands. The basic shape is a modification of motorcycle type matic sold in the market.
"It's still a prototype, the speed is still constant, we still prioritize the safety of the rider first," he said.
The team members of the inventor Electric Mini Seater include Fitri Utaminingrum, Muhammad Ali Fauzi, Yuita Arum Sari, Renaldi Primaswara and Sigit Adinugroho. They have been doing research for about six months.
But until now still not ready to be operated in public street. Progress is still about 60-70 percent of the ideal form. The accuracy of the given command detection, or detection of the pupils is still 83 percent.

Retail stores of the future

2017-06-07T07:42:00.000-07:00

Seeing the development of technology that is currently more sophisticated course, no wonder if the retail field will also grow with extraordinary. Some observers predict that retailers in the future will be touch-free. Everything will be mastered by automatic technology. Traditional trading systems that require buyers to hold physical products are no longer necessary.
This stems from innovations developed by Amazon. A Just-Walk-Out technology is developed by Amazon GO to make it easier for buyers without the need to queue in front of the checkout manual. Automatically, the product will be scanned through a particular sensor and directly charged to the customer's account, either debit or credit card. Customers do not even need to show the product you want to buy. Simply pass to the sensor, then the number of groceries counted automatically. Development of Amazon's own GO technology will appear in the next few years.

Before the Amazon, Tesco actually has been experimenting on South Korean society is very busy to lazy shopping for everyday needs. Tesco was trying to bring their store to the customer. Way, they put a sticker groceries that are equipped with barcode at the train station. Customers only need to scan the barcode with a special app, then all shopping goes to cart online. After payment, the items ordered will be sent directly to their home.
Similar but not the same, there is Dahir Semenov who developed the concept of Drive Market. Customers do not have to get out of the car when they want to shop with the concept of drive-thru. They just need to follow the groove of the store, then choose the appropriate groceries. Each basket will be re-stoked by an employee who is on the second floor so customers will not be short of choices.

VR is no less involved in the development of retail stores. Is eCommerce that rely on virtual reality to feel how the shape or appearance of the desired product. The North Face is one of the many companies that implement VR in their online sales.

Then, whether the development of technology in the field of retail will create a new culture for the world community? Let the time be answered.

Drone for Future Vehicle

2017-06-07T07:34:00.000-07:00

If you hear the word drone, what is remembered? About a tiny device that can fly and then record video and images? Or unmanned remote controlled vehicle for monitoring or spying. Everything can be true.

To be sure, the word "drone" was first used in 1935 by the Royal Navy of England. After World War I, the British developed a number of unmanned aircraft including Laring which was tested by the Royal Navy of the Royal Navy between 1927 and 1929 (source: indonesianindustry.com).

In its development, the drones are currently controlled by infra-red cameras, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and computer systems connected to the control center.

Starting as a spy

At the beginning of the creation, the drone was used as a spy tool. With its ability to be controlled remotely can replace the human role to monitor the location of a wider range. One use of drones as spies that had a scene is the fall of Israeli spy drone in the waters of Lebanon (source: merdeka.com)

The usefulness of the drones also developed into a more private tool. One of them is for photography. In the world of photography, drones are used to take pictures of angles or unusual angles. Drone lets users take photos with bird view. In fact, now the use of drones can also be used as a tool for selfie activities or self-portrait.

Selfish or self-photographing activity is now already a growing trend. One of them is Nixie, a drone that also serves as this bracelet has a sophisticated sensor. If released and fly, he will follow the owner. Here's the video.

Sunglasses for the blind

2017-06-07T07:27:00.000-07:00

Sophisticated glasses are claimed to help the blind to be able to see well. The discovery of this English, can even tell users what is in front of the eye.
How it works, the camera is connected with the phone app and earphones embedded in the ear. The camera will capture the image, then the application on the phone will identify. The results of identification that will be mentioned and heard by the user through earphones.

Those glasses, can even turn a text into sound. Simply direct the glasses towards the writing you want to read. Not only that, facial recognition software can also instantly recognize a person. Not just names, but also work and meeting schedules involving users with that person.

This software was developed by a London-based company, named Vision Technologies, and sold under the GiveVision brand.

"The key, the object, or the path must be recorded first, so the notification will be issued through the sound in the earphone.The user can even mark a person's face image, just by name when recording the face, along with additional personal information from the person," Said Vision Tech.

Vision Tech also claims, these sophisticated spectacles can be taught to recognize everything from the bus entrance, the type of passing bus, to the number of empty benches available.

"This system has been tested for about 1,000 users, we charge a monthly contract price of around US $ 75 to US $ 100, which will be included in the monthly billing package," said Vision Tech.

AI and advanced machine learning

2017-06-04T02:21:00.003-07:00

Advanced technology in the year 2017 the first is AI and advanced machine learning, this technology is actually not a recent invention, but the development of the previous technology. Technology that can be applied in self-contained vehicles, robots, consumer electronics, visual personal assistants, and smart advisors.
The technology is a development of the previous device that is AI (Artifficial Intelligent), which then called machine learning. This technology will make devices and technology programs more sophisticated, such as being able to learn, understand, adapt and allegedly can operate independently. This discovery is certainly very meaningful, especially in the robotic world, and did not rule out this machine learning is the seed of robots that can communicate and coexist with humans like in the movies.

3D printing for future

2017-06-04T02:18:00.002-07:00

What is 3D printing?
3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.

From 3D model to 3D printer
You will have to prepare a 3D model before it is ready to be 3D printed. This is what they call slicing. Slicing is dividing a 3D model into hundreds or thousands of horizontal layers and needs to be done with software.
Sometimes a 3D model can be sliced from within a 3D modeling software application. It is also possible that you are forced to use a certain slicing tool for a certain 3D printer.
When the 3D model is sliced, you are ready to feed it to your 3D printer. This can be done via USB, SD or wifi. It really depends on what brand and type 3D Printer you have.
When a file is uploaded in a 3D printer, the object is ready to be 3D printed layer by layer. The 3D printer reads every slice (2D image) and creates a three dimensional object.

Getting started with 3D Printing
Getting started with 3D printing means asking yourself what you would like to learn first. Are you interested in the hardware, or do you want to focus on creating objects?
We’ve created a 3D printers for beginners buyers guide to help you decide if you should choose a pre-assembled 3D Printer or a 3D printer kit.
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Car flying aeromobil

2017-06-04T02:01:00.005-07:00

Advanced technology in the next 2017 is a flying car or aeromobil. Aeromobiles are a blend of airplanes with cars, so it works almost identical to amphibious tanks that can be on land and at sea. But for aeromobiles can be on land and in the air, this fusion of cars and aircraft is giving birth to a car with a luxurious look and functions that can be taken anywhere without having to be afraid of being stuck in traffic.

According to the CEO of aeromobil, Juraj Vaculik, it said to move quickly in producing and marketing the innovation. In a Jurac interview with CNBC reporters, he said if in 2017 this aeromobilnya company certainly be able to air and ready to be marketed.

The combination of cars and airplanes also provides an interesting combination with advanced technology in cars and airplanes, equipped with aviation systems and auto pilot vehicles of this future will be excellent. In addition, the aeromobiles are also equipped with shock absorbers to take off and land on rough terrain.

Autonomous car or car without driver

2017-06-04T01:53:00.000-07:00

A car without a previous driver has been produced in 2016, but it is still in trial stage and produced in limited quantities. According to the Boston Consuling Group, autonomous or non-driver car technology will start mushrooming in 2017 and will fill the entire city trip by 2040.

The future of humans sounds easier instead, if we are still living in 2040 then it is possible to ride our car alone while left to sleep, because the car was able to walk itself automatically. In addition, our future also no longer need to use the SIM as a condition of driving.

That's the 7 advanced technology in 2017 that will make the human work more helpful and increasingly light. Because the essence of science and technology is to facilitate human life and be beneficial to humans. Not to destroy the world order and not to be used as a human killer.