April 19, 2009

SAYA- The world’s first Robo Teacher

SAYA is the world’s first robo teacher appointed in Japan in March 2009.

This robot is created by a science Professor Hiroshi Kopayashi. With a toiled work, the professor took 15 years to design this robot. The professor had already designed many robots such as ‘Face robots’, ‘Receptionist robots’ and so on. He had also published many journals on face robots and artificial muscles of robots.

This robos face is designed like a typical japanese girl. It also performs as a well trained receptionist in requirement. The students enjoy the class as it gives a new experience for them.

This robo not only takes class, but also registers the attendance. This robo can show the feelings like a human. It can exhibit happiness, fear, hatred, excitement, worry and anger. For exhibiting the feelings it is fixed with 18 motors. Instantly, the robot is made to work at a school in Tokyo for test. If it hits, the robot will be made to work as a full time teacher” – says the Japan researchers.

The humanoid was actually designed to replace a variety of workers, including secretaries, in a bid to allow firms to cut costs while still retaining some kind of human interaction.

April 17, 2009

Jabra Halo - World's first wireless stereo headset with dual microphones

GN Netcom has announced the Jabra Halo, a Wireless Bluetooth stereo headset, featuring A2DP technology.


The Halo gives users the ability to seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth music-playing device - and all 3.5 mm music-playing devices - including mobile phones, Mp3 players, Laptops, and TVs. In addition, ensuring that users won't miss phone calls while listening to music, the headset fades out music to allow for incoming calls.

Developed by GN Netcom, the Halo features an over-the-head design with an intuitive on/off functionality, a discreet display to reveal battery and connectivity status, and a touch volume control. With a foldable headband, it is lightweight - just 3 ounces. The Halo can also switch between wireless and wired connectivity if a device doesn't support Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) technology.

Featuring Jabra's Noise Blackout technology, the Halo removes ambient sound, using dual microphones to capture sound while filtering background noise and delivering premium audio quality. Used together with advanced DSP technology and Audio Shock Protection that monitors incoming audio volume, sound is balanced to block out background sound, leaving both sides of the call with a natural-sounding voice quality.

The Jabra Halo will be available on May 1, 2009 and will have a suggested retail price of $129.99.

Key product specifications of the Jabra Halo include:

- Bluetooth wireless technology
- Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement
- Multiuse, for connection to two Bluetooth devices
- Auto-pairing to mobile phone
- Remote control music with touch sensors
- Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones
- Foldable headband and carrying pouch
- Talk time - 8 hours
- Music time - 8 hours
- Standby time - 13 days
- Weight - 3 ounces
- Dimensions - 0.2in (L) x 0.5in (W) x 0.7in (H)
- Micro USB Charger