November 12, 2016
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Nicholas Echevarria/
The robot revolution is well underway, but it’s still a long way off from the stuff of science fiction books, TV and movies. For now, robots like the Roboming Fellow are filling the gap between the ...
November 5, 2016
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Nicholas Echevarria/
Most crowdfunded robots fall in one of two camps: Either it patrols the home or is serves as a tool to better teach robotics and programming concepts. The Mimic, though, is a different beast. This rotund little ...
October 15, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Frequent problems that travelers face, especially while on their own, include not having enough hands to carry everything and suitcases hitting other travelers’ legs while being wheeled around. And then there’s ...
August 8, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Forgetting to take one’s pills can lead to major health problems, especially when those medications are for life-threatening health issues including heart disease. Pillo is a connected pill-dispensing robot that ...
May 6, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Homeowners rely on lawn sprinkler systems to maintain their lawns. But those systems tend to waste a lot of water, can be costly to maintain, and sometimes do a mediocre — or worse — job of actually ...
January 24, 2016
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Nicholas Echevarria/
The sport of first-person view drone racing is growing, and growing quickly. With it, the demand for faster, lighter, and more durable drones that can outpace the competition. The Gravitron v2 is the second ...
July 20, 2015
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Ross Rubin/
In Episode 21 of the Backerjack Podcast, the triumphantly returning Steve and Ross check out some of the latest products seeking funds and preorders: Remix Mini, a $30 PC that you can hold in your hands and ...
July 18, 2015
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Jeff Berman/
There’s a growing number of multi-function robots on crowdfunding sites. While some consumers may find a few of them, such as JIBO, too robot-like to warm up to, other consumers may find a few of them, including ...
April 7, 2015
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Ross Rubin/
In Episode 13 of the Backerjack Podcast, Steve and Ross check out some of the latest products seeking funds and preorders. SnapPower, a replacement outlet cover that adds a USB port in seconds Octodon, a wild ...
December 21, 2014
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Nicholas Echevarria/
Winter is a drag. If people aren’t sad from the darkness and cold winds howling outdoors, the constant snow storms will frustrate them on the mornings when their car is buried under several feet of snow. ...