July 29, 2007 by Lauren
Lomak (AKA Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is simply that; a mouse and keyboard set designed for those can't use standard tools of the trade. You may have seen similar innovations such as speech recognition, or even mind reading, capabilities in technology to accommodate any and all users. The concept here is the same, simply utilizing a beam of light instead.
The system works with the aid of a light-sending pointer, which can be worn somewhere on the head or hands.
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July 25, 2007 by Lauren
Having a stutter has to be frustrating, not to mention underestimated. Until recently, a stutter couldn't be cured. This is difficult for the stutterer, as they cannot sufficiently express themselves without breaking up. Some cases are more mild while others are quite severe, really meddling with life. A new device has a rather unpredicted method of potentially stopping the stutter, or close to it.
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July 20, 2007 by Lauren
Here's a nice quote from Gizmodo that pretty much sums this baby up:
"Nice Lexus. Oh, what's this? Just a ROBOTIC LEG. But really, your car is quite nice. Cup holders and everything."
But seriously, the C-Leg has to be the coolest I've ever seen. It's a microprocessor-controlled hydraulic limb, complete with a wireless remote control.
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Apparently, we're all so stressed out in this day and time that we overeat, can't sleep, and we need gadgets and magic-bullet pills to regulate all of this. We know that much, don't we? There's a lot of hype about stress relief that I don't really buy. I'm into taking walks and actually breathing. Can't sleep? I could name plenty of books that will take you right to dreamland.
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