Episode 303 — ARt imitates life

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alternate reality games, augmented reality metro cards, macOS & Mario, and immortality via AI Continue reading

Episode 208 – Aibo Aibo

My grandma and your grandma sittin’ by the fire, talking about Aibo.  Aibo?  Aibo-abio-a-be! Robotics and robot dogs factor in this episode in a major way, with the second and much improved version of Sony’s Aibo robot dog.  An interesting fact about the new Aibo, is that this dog starts off as a bit disobedient, just like a real dog, and (machine) learns from it’s owner over time.  Could such a cute robot find its way into your home?   Well, if not a robot dog, how about a robot symbiot, such as LG’s CLOi SuitBot, a human-centric wearable robot?  … Continue reading

Episode 149 – AR Through the Looking Glass

Augmented Reality features prominently in this episode where Michael and Michael explore a number of new and existing technologies, and how they may work together in an interconnected world to create new experiences for the people who use them. This show starts with a true 3D display called Volume, announced by LookingGlassFactory.com which has an aquarium-like display with true color and millions of pixels to render a three dimensional holographic display that can be experienced without any kind of headgear. A Buzzfeed article adds more clarity on the potential that Apple sees with AR, and both Michael and Michael explore … Continue reading