Showing posts with label #PanasonicEgg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #PanasonicEgg. Show all posts

Sunday, January 8, 2017

C|Net Virtual Reality Disappoints at CES

What was everyone paying attention to?

This writer seems to have his AR and his VR tangled up a bit. 

Virtual reality is something that is going to isolate people from each other. Augmented Reality should do some bringing together -- or at least not further isolate.

It's a long process though.

There's a slide show, be sure to stop at #23 and #43 -- places where PicoP and Microvision's tech can shine. Although the Panasonic Projector in an egg is a better idea. 

C|Net -- This article featured on Drudge Report -- which is mainstream media

Most VR companies at CES 2017 are talking about things few consumers will think about, like new sensor technology and software development tools. (Scott Stein, who reviews virtual reality tech for CNET, says "most of the major players in VR took CES off, and the biggest advancements needed to take VR forward -- better displays, wireless, and less bulky designs -- still haven't gotten here yet.")


From Slide #23

Endless Mission Mini and Mission One cheap and tiny PCs
Endless gets its cool cred in part from its intentions. The Endless computers are small, cheap and optimized for areas where internet access is unpredictable. This year's models have a more sophisticated design than its plastic ball. Though they don't run a standard operation system, they come piled with applications. Plus, the systems will also work with its Endless Code initiative, a preinstalled package of tutorials and tools for teenage-level prospective coders.



Slide #43

Hello Egg: Bizarre but useful kitchen helper


Essentially a weird-looking, kitchen-centric with a projector (it's a Magic 8-Ball for the 21st century), the Egg not only looks up recipes you ask for, but projects step-by-step videos to help you make them. There's a similar concept assistant from , but it's not nearly as goofy looking, which is part of Hello Egg's charm. If it rolls its eye at my cooking skills, though, it's gonna end up scrambled.

In preorder now. Entering Indigogo crowdfunding campaign in Mary 2017.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Panasonic -Projector in an egg

So, got a heads up this evening about this one. A lot to see at CES!

Have no idea if MVIS is in this, I haven't spotted the telltale scan lines, but those can be avoided by the right camera work.

Ultimately, the more little projectors are used -- the better for Microvision.

Thanks Dr Bravo!








Engadget

Specs from Panasonic

Panasonic has submitted patent or design registration applications in the U.S. and other parts of the world.

Specifications (Based on test model; subject to change)

Product nameDesktop companion robot
DimensionsDiameter: Up to 290 mm (9.5 inches)
Height: Up to 485 mm (1.5 feet)
Weight3.7 kg (8.1 lbs)
Movement speedMax. 3.5 km/h (2.1 mph)
BatteryLithium ion battery
Capacity: 11.1 V 6600 mAh
Operable hours: Approx. 6 hours
Sensors8 M pixel CMOS camera × 1, infrared sensors × 5
MotorsWheels: Pulse width modulation controlled DC motor × 4
Neck: Feedback controlled servo motor × 3
ProjectorWVGA+ (854 × 480 dots), 50 lumens
LanguageEnglish
Processor & OS1.2 GHz 64/32-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, UNIX OS
Wireless connectivityWi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz)
Bluetooth: Version 5