The confluence of a growing elderly population and a booming robotics industry has made Japan the world leader in mobility innovations. I've written about the Winglet from Sony and the Walking Assist Device from Honda, both designed to make getting around easier for older people who need a hand. Then I saw the U3-X  unicycle last week and now have this nagging feeling that maybe they've gone too far. * Sure, the specs are impressive. The one wheel is made up of many wheels which can... READ ON

Have you ever watched a film in an IMAX dome theater and wished you could have something like that at home? Only not so big? Meet TOOB. TOOB is a personal immersive omni-directional digital screen that allows a person a full range of visual experiences, without compromising media... READ ON

One thing most of us have in common is that we have tons of electric appliances, equipment, and toys coupled with an inadequate number of outlets. So you end up with something that looks like the picture to the left. Shouldn't there be some way to drain the electrical grid without taking up so much room? I cringe every time a cat gets close to my outlets, because there are so many things they could disconnect just by brushing past. That's why the UK Folding Plug fascinates me. I passed on writing about it... READ ON

Several years ago I switched over to rechargeable batteries because kids are battery gluttons. They still manage to run through them like water, and occasionally lose them. But that's only one reason I like this 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit from Robotikits. The biggest reason is that I want to play with it... READ ON