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3D printed arms

On 08/08/2012, in 3D, health, nursing, by Daniel Christian

Articles about 3D printed arms:

WREX, 3D Printed “Magic Arms” and the Future of Pediatric Prosthetics –– from core77.com by LinYee Yuan
Excerpt:
Two-year-old Emma was born with anthrogryposis (AMC), a rare congenital disease that affects muscle strength. At a family conference, Emma’s mother learned about the Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX), an assistive device made of hinged metal bars and resistance bands that enables people with underdeveloped arms to play and feed themselves.
3D Printer Creates ‘Magic Arms’ For Two-Year-Old Girl — from Mashable.com by Joann Pan

Somewhat related:

3D printer in a suitcase lets you replicate anything, anywhere — from dvice.com
Print me a phone: New techniques to embed electronics into products — from The Economist

Tagged with: 3D • health • Nursing

Some very sharp innovations!

On 07/24/2012, in 3D, Augmented Reality (AR), educational games / serious games, emerging technologies, health, innovation, nursing, by Daniel Christian

Augmented reality in a contact lens — from spectrum.ieee.org by Babak A. Parviz

Top 9 best augmented reality iPhone apps in 2012 — from blog.startappz.com

Excerpt:

The principle of augmented reality based iPhone apps is to use the superb multitasking and image processing capabilities provided by the iPhone. Even though the technology of augmented reality is still in an embryonic stage, these smart iPhone apps give us a small glimpse of what’s to come. Most of these apps are available at Apple’s iTunes App Store. So check out the top 9 best Augmented reality apps for iPhone in 2012 Here are some really cool iPhone apps with augmented reality features.

Canon announces mixed reality system for industrial design teams — from Core77.com

50-gigapixel camera is straight out of science fiction — from futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com

David Brady / Duke University

playtell: Storytime, Anytime.

The Abundance Builders — from wfs.org by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler
Progress occurs when inventive people solve problems and create opportunities. Here are just a few of the breakthroughs that offer the brightest prospects for a future that leaves austerity and deprivation behind.

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HealthTap debuts paid private medical consultations via mobile device — from betakit.com

IKEA 2013 catalog has augmented reality — from augmentedblog.wordpress.com
And then some.

3D printing: The game changer — from T.Rowe Price by Hug Evans

Excerpt:

From my vantage point, 3D Printing is right up there as one of the most exciting innovations I’ve seen in the 20 years I’ve been around here. I think it’s going to change the way goods are manufactured across many industries.

DIY holodeck gaming system to be built by university students — from thecreatorsproject.com by Kevin Holmes

iRobot and InTouch Health announce RP-VITA Telemedicine Robot — from spectrum.ieee.org by Evan Ackerman

New 3D Printers From 2012 — from kraftwurx.com

Tagged with: 3D • augmented reality • educational gaming • emerging technologies • games • health • innovation • Nursing

Simulated 3D on the iPad — without glasses! [Francone & Nigay]

On 07/13/2012, in 3D, Europe, human-computer interaction (HCI), by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
My thanks to Mr. Colton Credelle in the Teaching & Learning Digital Studio at Calvin College for this resource.

Tagged with: 3D • Europe • human-computer interaction (HCI) • iPad

Innovations involving 3D printing and computer numerical control (CNC) machines

On 06/15/2012, in 3D, biology, emerging technologies, engineering, nursing, by Daniel Christian

Desktop CNC Machine lets you build stuff out of more than just plastic — from GIZMODO

Excerpt:

Affordable 3D printers are all the rage, but you’re limited to only creating objects from plastic or other extrudable materials. A CNC machine, however, like this ultra-compact ShopBot Desktop, can carve objects out of any material, letting you create more than just trinkets or models.

Printing a medical revolution — from trowprice.com by Russ Banham

3D printing is shaping the future of medicine

Addendum on 6/18/12:

This Gigantor CNC Machine is Longer Than a Football Field— from gizmodo.com

Tagged with: 3D • biology • emerging technologies • engineering • innovation • Nursing

Articles re: Google’s announcement yesterday concerning Google Maps

On 06/07/2012, in 3D, geography / geology, Google, by Daniel Christian

Google unveils full 3D Google Earth feature — from CNET.com by Roger Cheng
Google uses advanced 3D imaging to create full 3D maps, which will come soon to Android and iOS.

Google Maps adding 3D, offline directions— from CNET.com byBridget Carey

Google Announces Massively Improved 3D Views For Google Earth, StreetView Backpacks & Offline Maps For Mobile — from techcrunch.com by Frederic Lardinois

Tagged with: 3D • Geography • Google

3-D scanning and printing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

On 06/04/2012, in 3D, art, creativity, innovation, by Daniel Christian

Also see:

Epic: MakerBot is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, scanning art for the world to download and make — from thenextweb.com by Harrison Weber
Met MakerBot Hackathon: Art To The People!

Picture courtesy of Simon Fieldhouse

Art Reimagined: Artists Discuss Their Hackathon Experiences

Tagged with: 3D • art • creativity • innovation

Some innovations that demonstrate how fast things are moving and the need for us to be lifelong learners!

On 05/07/2012, in 3D, A/V -- audio/visual, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, lifelong learning, machine-to-machine communications, robotics, videoconferencing, by Daniel Christian

Automated grading software in development to score essays as accurately as humans — from singularityhub.com by David J. Hill

See the iphone – Diorama piece at mike-ko.com

Beam me up Scotty: Life-size hologram-like telepods revolutionize videoconferencing — from the Human Media Lab at Queen’s University

Disney Research invents amazing new touch sensing tech — from DVICE.com

The internet of things and smart cities: Will an IBM computer be your next mayor? — from extremetech.com by Sebastian Anthon

When we think of computer networks, we think of routers and servers and fiber optic cables and laptops and smartphones — we think of the internet. In actuality, though, the visible internet is just the tip of the iceberg. There are secret military networks, and ad hoc wireless networks, and utility companies have sprawling, cellular networks the track

30 specialist (and super smart) search engines — from thenextweb.com by Adam Vincenzini

The home 3-D printer is more real than ever–and costs as much as an iPad — from fastcompany.com by Kit Eaton

A ride on MIT Media Lab’s digital bandwagon — from CNET.com by Martin LaMonica
Digital technologies are reaching deeper into the physical world, opening up new ways for people to interact with their surroundings, say researchers at MIT’s Media Lab.

Tagged with: 3D • A/V • AI • human-computer interaction (HCI) • innovation • internet • Lifelong learning • machine-to-machine communications • robotics • videoconferencing

Some new healthcare-related items; very appropriate to those in Nursing, Biology, Pre-Med

On 03/27/2012, in 3D, biology, health, nursing, by Daniel Christian

Excerpt:

After exploring the body and the heart, developer eMedia has released a Pocket Brain app for iOS devices that provides a detailed look at eight layers of the brain, including cross sections, nerve pathways, and a load of supplementary learning material. eMedia calls the app a “fully searchable interactive 3D atlas” with structures that are pinned with identifications and additional clinical and anatomical information, and users are able to add their own notes on the brain within the app.

9 new life-saving technologies for doctors — from PCMag.com by Chandra Steele
These apps for physicians cure some of the ills facing the tech-deficient medical field.

Example:
Philips Vital Signs Camera

Tagged with: 3D • biology • health • Nursing • technology (general)

Announced today: Discover Living Actor™ Presenter V2 [Benoît Morel]

On 02/22/2012, in 24x7x365 access, 3D, animation, creativity, digital audio, digital learning, digital video, elearning, engagement / engaging students, Europe, innovation, multimedia, online learning, presentations, productivity / tips and tricks, by Daniel Christian

Per Benoît Morel:

We just launched a new release of Living Actor™ Presenter, a 100% online tool that generates video animations from an audio or text file, automatically animating a high quality 3D full body avatar. This new version is more powerful, offers more multimedia, and is faster to use.

Tagged with: 24x7x365 • 3D • animation • creativity • digital audio • digital learning • digital video • engagement • Europe • innovation • multimedia • online learning • presentations • productivity • tips and tricks • tools

GeoSim Philly: Where the virtual meets the real

On 02/20/2012, in 3D, architecture, interactivity, virtual field trips, virtual K-12 schools, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, virtual tutoring, by Daniel Christian

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My thanks to Mr. Steven Chevalia for this resource

Tagged with: 3D • architecture • interactivity • virtual field trips • virtual reality / worlds / learning • virtual schools • virtual tutoring

…the world’s first ‘printed’ car

On 01/24/2012, in 3D, emerging technologies, engineering, UK, by Daniel Christian

Rolling off the 3D printing press… the world’s first ‘printed’ car – and it actually works — from dailymail.co.uk

The small engine of the Urbee may only be able to produce 8 horsepower, but the vehicle can still reach 70mph

Tagged with: 3D • emerging technologies • engineering • UK

From DSC:
Some items that caught my eye (so far) from CES 2012:

CES 2012: The convergence of TV and mobile platforms — from readwriteweb.com by Dan Rowinski
…mobile operating systems are on a path to fundamentally change how content is delivered.
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Prepare yourself: Kinect is coming to Windows Feb. 1 — from Mashable.com by Sarah Kessler
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LG unveils giant 84″ TV with voice, gesture control — from Mashable.com by Samantha Murphy

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Introducing The MakerBot Replicator™
January 10, 2012 (Brooklyn, NY) – MakerBot Industries is excited to announce the launch of its latest product, The MakerBot Replicator™, which will debut at CES in Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday, January 10th. The MakerBot Replicator™ is the ultimate personal 3D printer, with MakerBot Dualstrusion™ (2-color printing) and a bigger printing footprint, giving you the superpower to print things BIG! Assembled in Brooklyn by skilled technicians, the MakerBot Replicator™ is ready within minutes to start printing right out of the box. Starting at $1749, The MakerBot Replicator™ is an affordable, open source 3D printer that is compact enough to sit on your desktop. Want to print in two colors? Choose the Dualstrusion™ option!
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USA Network taps Yap.tv for branded social TV app
Yap.tv said the deal will make it the first independent social TV developer to create a custom-branded version of its app for the iPad and iPhone for a major network.??
NEW YORK – NBCUniversal’s USA Network has partnered with Yap.tv, a maker of a social TV guide app for mobile devices, to launch a USA-branded app for its shows and fans as it and other channels continue to expand the use of social media to reach and engage viewers.
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Samsung unveils a motion-controlled TV and the U.S. Galaxy Note [PICS]— from Mashable.com by Sarah Kessler
During its keynote address at CES on Monday, Samsung unveiled a connected TV with voice and gesture recognition, WiFi-enabled cameras and its thinnest ultrabook yet. It also introduced its Galaxy Note smartphone to the U.S. for the first time.

Coincident announces ScreenSync TV Technology — from marketwatch.com
New solution allows companies to create interactive experiences for viewers that synchronize their tablets with shows they are watching on their televisions
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Also see:
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2012 CES Unveiled press event: Interactive television highlights — from itvt.com by Will Keller

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Tagged with: 3D • analytics • augmented reality • career development • collaboration • customized learning • distance ed • e-publishing related items (EPUB and more) • economics/business • eportfolios • Europe • Mobile learning • online learning • pace of change • personalized learning • social networking • web-based collaboration • workplace

DARPA to put 3-D printers in schools [Futurist Update Nov. 2011]

On 11/08/2011, in 3D, engineering, future, K-12 related, STEAM-related, by Daniel Christian

DARPA to put 3-D printers in schools — from the Futurist Update November 2011

Excerpt:

The U.S. Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) plans to put 1,000 3-D printers (rapid fabrication devices) into high schools across the United States as a way to encourage American young people to go into engineering and particularly manufacturing.

The project is one of many investments that the agency will make over the next five years to help high schoolers build STEM skills.

Source: DARPA. Watch the NAE event here.

Tagged with: 3D • engineering • future • K-12 • STEM

5 current technologies that will shape our classrooms [fractuslearning.com]

On 11/02/2011, in 3D, A/V -- audio/visual, Augmented Reality (AR), cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, education technology, personalized/customized learning, social learning / networks, social media, by Daniel Christian

Tagged with: 3D • A/V • augmented reality • cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related • customized learning • educational technology • personalized learning • social media • social networking

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3D printed arms

Some very sharp innovations!

Simulated 3D on the iPad — without glasses! [Francone & Nigay]

Innovations involving 3D printing and computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Articles re: Google’s announcement yesterday concerning Google Maps

3-D scanning and printing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Some new healthcare-related items; very appropriate to those in Nursing, Biology, Pre-Med

Announced today: Discover Living Actor™ Presenter V2 [Benoît Morel]

GeoSim Philly: Where the virtual meets the real

…the world’s first ‘printed’ car

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