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Chicago Calendar Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:14AMChicago CalendarFeatured Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt: The hunts are back for the summer, including some new themes. The Munch Around Lincoln Park Scavenger Hunt features opportunities to taste many of the neighborhood’s culinary delights as part of a unique game on June 18. Sharpen your detective skills and solve a murder on The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt, at the Art Institute ...
Electric car plans zoom ahead Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 6:27PMThe era of the electric car may finally be nigh as petrol prices soar and rapid technological advances overcome some of the limitations of battery technology.
Karr, Thomas Jefferson high schools compete in robotics challenge Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 6:00AMWith several team members participating in their fourth Bayou Regional, even a hiccup like a malfunctioning robot arm isn’t enough to throw the Karr team off their game.
Solowheel self-balancing unicycle is as easy to ride as it is to afford (video) Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 6:46PMIf a company makes as bold a statement as "we reinvented the wheel" when introducing a gadget you know we've gotta check 'em out and see what the hubbub's about. Well, at the International Toy Fair in New York, Inventist has introduced its "Solowheel" product, which is essentially a self-balancing unicycle for personal mobility. We've seen similar products before , but the convenient carrying ...
Hop a Segway, see the sights Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 5:07PMSegue into the new year by booking one of the more than 200 Segway tours operating around the world.
Kids build 'bots; 'bots build teamwork Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 8:23AMUPTON - They designed; they programmed; they conquered.
Video: Farewell to Segway tycoon Jimi Heselden Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 1:30AMThey came in their hundreds to pay tribute to a man known as "the hero to heroes".
Segway tycoon was a hero, funeral told Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 9:45AMA millionaire philanthropist who died when he fell while riding a Segway scooter made by his own company was described as "a friend, a hero, a legend" at his funeral t
Thousands say fond farewell to Segway tycoon Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 9:00AMThousands of people turned out to pay their respects to Leeds millionaire Jimi Heselden.
Jimi Heselden: Call for memorial to Segway tycoon Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 2:45AMTragic businessman Jimi Heselden should be honoured with a permanent memorial in his home city of Leeds, council bosses said today.
Learning about robotics in a fun-filled way Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 6:38PMA robot made of LEGOS rolled across a large game board performing tasks and earning points.Eager children stood at the game board's (called a field map in robotics) edge hoping their weekend project would work, as they watched their creations do what th
Life after Westminster: what ex-MPs do next Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 6:05PMHis love of harmonicas, a soft spot for the Segway human transporter and his unlikely romance with a Cheeky Girl marked out Lembit Opik as one of Westminster's more light-hearted characters. Now, after the surprise of losing his seat at the election, the eccentric former MP has decided to try a career as a stand-up comedian.
Tech in Sight Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 10:40AMHere we are in the future, yet we’re still wasting time stuck in traffic and trussed in a pressurized cabin for long hours in flight. For the speed boost that was promised us in so many futuristic movies, look to these three technologies.
West Side robotics team takes 1st place prize for best website Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 8:03AMThe robotics team members from West Lafayette High School are world champions.
EN-V? Not this glorified shopping trolley Sunday, March 28, 2010 @ 11:27PMFew technologies have flopped with so much fanfare as the Segway transporter. Not to be deterred, General Motors has created a concept vehicle that uses the same technology as an “urban mobility vehicle” for densely populated cities. Supposedly able to drive itself, with a top speed of roughly 40 km/h and a range [...]
Students get a kick and more from robot competition in Denver Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 2:06AMRobots kicked, punted and scored on an indoor soccer field Friday as part of the seventh annual FIRST Robotics regional competition held at the University of Denver's Magness Arena.
Robots Compete For Sports Victory Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 12:48PMREADY TO RUMBLE. A team enters the arena during last year’s FIRST robotics event. —Photo courtesy FIRST It’s something one would expect to see in a sci-fi film, but the robots going head to head in a series of competitive soccer matches this weekend are of the nonfiction variety.
Robots Compete For Sports Victory Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:54PMREADY TO RUMBLE. A team enters the arena during last year’s FIRST robotics event. —Photo courtesy FIRST It’s something one would expect to see in a sci-fi film, but the robots going head to head in a series of competitive soccer matches this weekend are of the nonfiction variety.
Robotics competition at Purdue challenges high schoolers Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:13AMWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Soccer-playing robots and day-glow wigs are the norm here. This is not a science fiction rock 'n' roll concert, but it's close.
Bird Group launches personal transporter Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:30AMBird Group, a conglomerate of diversified companies with interests in luxury retail and the travel and information technology arena, launched Bird Segway Personal Transporter (PT) in India, through a nation-wide distribution partnership with Segway Inc. The brand would be known as Bird Segway in India, a unit of Bird Retail Pvt Ltd.
NRI readies power plant in a box Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:04PMThe world of energy is crackling with electric anticipation this week after an India-born scientist-CEO provided a sneak peek over the weekend at a clean, efficient model of power generation-in-a-box that could eliminate the traditional grid and challenge monopolies.
NRI readies power plant in a box Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:04PMThe world of energy is crackling with electric anticipation this week after an India-born scientist-CEO provided a sneak peek over the weekend at a clean, efficient model of power generation-in-a-box that could eliminate the traditional grid and challenge monopolies.
NH-based transporter maker Segway acquired by UK company; Kamen says CEO Norrod is out Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 10:47PMBEDFORD, N.H. - Segway Inc., maker of the Personal Transporter electronic scooter, says it has been acquired by a company based in the United Kingdom. A four-sentence announcement appeared on its We...
Segway acquired by British company Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 9:54PMBEDFORD, N.H. - Segway Inc., maker of the Personal Transporter electronic scooter, says it has been acquired by a British company.
NH transporter maker Segway acquired by UK company Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:46PMAssociated Press - January 14, 2010 8:35 PM ET BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) - Segway Inc., maker of the Personal Transporter electronic scooter, has announced it has been acquired by a company based in...
So what will the PM sell next? Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 3:00PMBritain is worth a bomb but is Mr Brown right to be selling off our assets ask Matthew Elliott and Lee Rotherham.
Robotics championships are coming to St. Louis Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 3:41AMST. LOUIS — The finals of a robotics competition that includes more than 200,000 participants from 50 countries will be held in St. Louis for three years beginning in 2011.
Self-driving car will get smarter Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 7:26AM(PhysOrg.com) -- Although Cornell's self-driving car didn't win the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007, it is alive and well and soon to become safer and more talented -- it will soon be a test bed for new research in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).
Honda unicycle way cooler than a Segway Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 2:26AMGot the first Segway in your neighborhood and think youre too cool for words? Forget it. Honda is showing off its new one-person transporter next month at the Tokyo Motor Show.
E-bikes get green light in Ontario Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 6:48AMThe electric bike's long journey to legality is over.
Honda unveil 'future of indoor transport' Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 5:28AMHonda have unveiled an electric battery-powered personal transporter they say may be the future of indoor transportation in Japan.
Honda unveils vision of future personal mobility Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 3:56AMThis could be a glimpse of the future for Honda brand centres.
Oakland artists launch rocket at Burning Man Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 5:01AMThe rumor at this year's Burning Man Festival was spreading. Was that 40-foot-tall rocket ship hailing from a West Oakland warehouse planted in the harsh desert soil going to launch?
'Segway' into tour of Mentor Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 1:31AMLearning to ride a Segway is like getting one's sea legs.
Segway Inventor Visits SA Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 7:58PMThe man best known for inventing the Segway introduces his newest invention in San Antonio.
UTSA to feature Kamen, inventor of the Segway Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 10:33AMUTSA President Ricardo Romo announced today that Dean Kamen, a member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the inventor of the Segway™ Personal Transporter, has accepted an invitation to address the UTSA community.
College of Engineering celebrates turning 50 in style Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 10:29PMMany Americans are stupid – but the condition’s reversible, according to inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen. As the first speaker of the College of Engineering’s 50th anniversary speaker series , Kamen spoke Wednesday about the role of young Americans in the progression of technology, the American education system’s flaws, and how college students can be role models to younger people through ...
When & Where Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:06PMThe man behind the stair-climbing wheelchair, the self-balancing human transporter and the portable infusion pump will give two guest lectures on campus Wednesday.
GoCar, Pedicab, and Segway Tours Thursday, August 6, 2009 @ 3:59PM‘We just want to toodle around and see the sights,” said Aunt Nancy on the phone before her visit. “And we don’t want to put you out in the slightest.”
Seize the Inner Traveler - and Kid - with Whimsical and Exciting Family Travel Experiences from Viator.com Thursday, August 6, 2009 @ 2:01AMCelebrate the inner 'traveler' with the special summer series from Viator.com - Viva La Viator. Each week a selection of sightseeing tours, experiences and activities representing one destination or theme will be featured to help inspire travelers to experience more during their holiday. This week, viva la Family!
Group pushes Richmond for green-transit projects Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 11:23PMImagine traffic jams and parking squeezes in certain parts of Richmond clearing out as people scoot around on electric-powered vehicles such as the Segway Personal Transporter or use other, alternative types of transportation. Buck Ward, who last year opened the Segway of Richmond dealership on East Cary Street, envisions such a scenario happening more often in urban areas as the green ...
Segway dealer pushing Richmond for alternative transportation project Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 5:49PMThe owner of the Segway Personal Transporter dealership in Richmond is championing an effort to have Richmond designated as a pilot city for urban mobility projects sponsored by General Motors Corp., Segway Inc. and Ford Motor Co. Buck Ward, who last year opened Segway of Richmond on East Cary Street, envisions a time when traffic jams and parking problems in urban areas give way to scenes of ...
Mini mania hits town Tuesday, August 4, 2009 @ 6:05PMTHE Sepang International Circuit (SIC) was abuzz with Mini mania called Speedminia 2009 recently.
The "z-factor" is taking IT into a new dimension Tuesday, August 4, 2009 @ 6:17AMSteve Prentice, Computing , Tuesday 4 August 2009 at 11:54:00 The stale old windows/mouse desktop interface is at last facing a credible challenge from a range of exciting new 3D technologies, as Gartner’s Steve Prentice reports From the earliest cave paintings to the modern flat screen, we have become used to interpreting the reality of our three-dimensional (3D) environment through flattened ...
Panthers Training Camp Digest Monday, August 3, 2009 @ 10:08PMRookie Duke Robinson is a big guy (6-foot-5, 310 pounds), as big as offensive line teammate Jeff Otah. That's how the Panthers like their offensive linemen these days.
Billy Post dies at 88; Big Sur's resident authority Saturday, August 1, 2009 @ 9:52PMHe became famous for charming guests at the Post Ranch Inn with his tales of Big Sur in the frontier era and leading guests on nature walks. In the patch of paradise called Big Sur, Billy Post was the last cowboy. A direct descendant of one of the early settlers of El Sur Grande El Sur Grande , the 19th-century name for the coastal wilderness south of Monterey, he herded cows, built roads, ...
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:01PMSegway Japan Ltd plans to expand sales of its Segway personal transporter electric vehicles to Japanese companies to more than 1,000 units by the end of March 2012, up from about 300 units it hopes to sell this business year.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:01PMSegway Japan Ltd plans to expand sales of its Segway personal transporter electric vehicles to Japanese companies to more than 1,000 units by the end of March 2012, up from about 300 units it hopes to sell this business year.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:01PMSegway Japan Ltd plans to expand sales of its Segway personal transporter electric vehicles to Japanese companies to more than 1,000 units by the end of March 2012, up from about 300 units it hopes to sell this business year.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:01PMSegway Japan Ltd plans to expand sales of its Segway personal transporter electric vehicles to Japanese companies to more than 1,000 units by the end of March 2012, up from about 300 units it hopes to sell this business year.