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Robot fish swims by doing the wave

Researchers at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have developed a robot fish called Gymnobot that swims by rippling a fin on its belly. They say it may lead to lighter, more efficient robotic submersibles.

Tags: Robots, Emerging Technologies, News, robot, fish, gymnobot, university of bath, uk, knifefish

Videos 2009-09-29

Jumping robots for space exploration?

According to a team of engineers at the University of Bath, "jumping is a good way to move over rough terrain, and is considerably easier to design than walking." PhysOrg.com reports that this is why they've designed two jumping robots inspired by animals. They think that their two new robots,...

Tags: Space &, Aerospace, Robotics, Engineering &, Innovation

Blog posts 2007-07-08

Foolproof iris recognition technology?

For almost twenty years, the iris recognition research field has been hampered because of a broad patent covering it. As this patent recently expired, many teams around the world are again working on new technologies in this field. Iris recognition is in fact seen as the most accurate biometric recognition...

Tags: iris recognition, database

Blog posts 2005-11-26

Web 2.0: What Is It, How Can I Use It, How Can I Deploy It?

This presentation presents Web 2.0. What is it, how can one use it and how can one deploy it.

Tags: Web, University Of Bath, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

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Getting to Grips With Web 2.0

Web 2.0 is a marketing term (derived from observing 'patterns') rather than technical standards - "an attitude not a technology". Web 2.0 is a term associated with companies such as Google, Yahoo, Flickr, del.icio.us, etc. In addition it is a term which is related to particular approaches such as openness,...

Tags: Web, University Of Bath, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

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Web 2.0: The Potential of RSS and Location Based Services

This presentation presents Web 2.0: The Potential of RSS and location based services.

Tags: Web, University Of Bath, Web 2.0, RSS, Internet

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Web 2.0: Behind the Hype Panel

In the analysis and promotion of web-technology, the phrase Web 2.0 refers to a perceived second generation of web-based communities and hosted services - such as social-networking sites, wikis and folksonomies - which aim to facilitate collaboration and sharing between users. The term became popular following the first O'Reilly Media...

Tags: Web, University Of Bath, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

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Does Web 2.0 Herald the End of In-House Development and Provision of IT Services?

Web 2.0 services are more cost-effective. They can benefit from network effects unavailable to local services because they can become global in scale. They develop more rapidly - perpetual beta & massive feedback.

Tags: Web, IT Services, Information Technology, University Of Bath, Web 2.0 Service, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing

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Let's Do It Now: Mainstream Uses of Collaborative Technologies

This presentation introduces the Mainstream Uses of Collaborative technologies.

Tags: Technology, University Of Bath

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Web 2.0: How Should IT Services and the Library Respond?

This presentation presents Web 2.0: How should IT services and the library respond?

Tags: Web, Information Technology, University Of Bath, Web 2.0, It Services, Internet

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YouTube increasingly less of an option in schools

YouTube increasingly less of an option in schoolsYes, no blunt force baby bath water.Too often our schools officials don't have any imaginative powers to find solutions, and just ban a whole genre of creative options for teachers and students.Thanks for the tip on using Fliggo. I have been amazed...

Tags: Corporate communications, YouTube Inc., video

Discussion threads 2009-05-21

Another setback for university P2P

Another setback for university P2PUm no.They should NOT kill P2P just because a criminal and inept organization wants to subpoena the daylights out of everyone. What they fail to realize is what ever they think they will produce from it will be negated by the fact they cannot conclusively prove...

Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), P2P

Discussion threads 2008-10-01

"Everything gets delivered in an electronic form" - Textbooks, too?

"Everything gets delivered in an electronic form" - Textbooks, too?Well...Producing texts is "fun" and all that, however you've got a hurdle or two to overcome. Nothing unsurmountable, but they're there.The prime issue is that publishers have an awful lot of material locked down under copyright, particularly in terms of graphics....

Tags: E-books, LaTeX, textbook, e-book

Discussion threads 2008-06-06

Small differences can make a BIG difference

I recently got a chance to talk with one VC firm that's focused some of its attention and money on cleantech. One of their investments is in OPX, which seems to have a unique approach to solving some of the energy and raw material supply issues facing the planet....

Tags: Chemicals, Clean Technology, Costs, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-05-15

Icahn launches Yahoo proxy fight; Mark Cuban's return?

As expected, billionaire Carl Icahn launched his proxy war to turn over Yahoo's board of directors and one of his nominees is Mark Cuban, who sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo and then took those funds to buy the Dallas Mavericks. Just for entertainment value I may buy a...

Tags: Bebchuk, Board, Business Operations, Carl Icahn, Chairman, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Director, Larry Dignan, Mark Cuban, Microsoft Corp., Shareholder, Yahoo Shareholder, Yahoo! Inc.

Blog posts 2008-05-15

A robotic crab to explore the seas

A researcher at the University of Bath in the UK has built a prototype of a crab-like robot with Lego Technic bricks to ensure simplicity. This robotic crab can work on land or under water. Even if this robot has been developed with technology used for toys, it could be...

Tags: Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2008-04-22

OLEDs for clothing and lighting

An international consortium led by the University of Bath has started a 3-year project to bring organic light emitting devices OLEDs to the mass market. They want to produce electronic displays that fit on clothing. The project, named Modecom, is partially funded by the European Union, and has some very...

Tags: Science &, Nature, Leisure, Engineering &, Innovation, Energy &, Environment

Blog posts 2007-04-19

Hydrogen storage for green cars

Many people predict that one day well drive cars powered by hydrogen. These green cars would only release water after combustion of the hydrogen, which would be good for our planet. But there is a big hurdle: we really dont know how to store safely this hydrogen. Now, researchers in...

Tags: hydrogen, Engineering &, Innovation, Energy &, Environment, Science &, Nature

Blog posts 2006-12-05

Bring back Clippy

Computer scientists have created a digital artwork that changes based on the mood of the viewer. The system uses a camera to track eight facial features and then changes a digital image in response. So if the person's expression is happy, the image's colors become more vibrant; if angry, the...

Tags: Bring back Clippy

Blog posts 2006-09-08

College kids hauling in more stuff than ever

This fall, kids weaned on PlayStations and laptops, iPods and X-boxes are cleaning out their bedrooms, loading up the SUVs and heading off to college— leaving behind nothing - nothing - but worried parents. The Washington Post reports that incoming college freshmen are toting more stuff to their tiny...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, TV

Blog posts 2006-07-28