It is Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1, Burglar 0, in this house-breaking case that happened in Israel. A robot vacuum cleaner might have thwarted a burglary attempt
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Saturday has Upsized, Visit This Weekend
Tech Saturday, organized by IMDA (Info-communications Media Development Authority (SG)), is back and it has upsized to 2 days (Saturday and Sunday). The event is this weekend (1st and 2nd June) at Suntec Convention Hall 404-405. As usual, admission is free.
The Story of the Bear, the Girl and the Washing Machine (Video)
It is a heart-warming story that only bear-lovers (teddy bears) will understand or appreciate. Imagine your favorite bear being “tear” away from you and put into the washing machine. It might not survive the “ordeal” but it is the only way to make it fresh again.
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas and SpotMini Have New Features (Video)
I am a big fan of Boston Dynamics’ series of robots. I think they are the best out there. If you have been following them, you will know Atlas, the human-like robot that can do somersault, and SpotMini, the 4-legged robot that one day, might become a household pet.
First Singaporean in Space on 15th May 2018 (video)
In less than 2 days, a Singaporean will be touching beyond the edge of space and hence, becomes the first Singaporean to be in space. This event will take place in Alice Springs, Australia on the 15th May 2018, thanks to the undying passion of this one person, Marvyn Lim Seng.
Most Advance Google Assistant, Google Duplex
If you are having fun asking questions on your Google Assistant, it is going to get better. Google introduces Google Duplex, a new technology for conducting natural conversations to carry out “real world” tasks over the phone.