October 2006
BEAM robotics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
by YukuanMark
The word "beam" in BEAM robotics is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, and Mechanics. This is a term that refers to a style of robotics that primarily uses simple analog circuits instead of a microprocessor in order to produce an unusually s
Mark Tilden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
by YukuanMark
Mark W. Tilden is perhaps most well known for his invention of BEAM robotics. He is a robotics physicist, who produces complex robotic movements from simple logic circuits, often all on the single logic chip and without a microprocessor.
February 2006
November 2005
Comparison Shopping Improves Satisfaction
by teleclick
The results of a recent cell phone satisfaction survey suggest that customers who comparison-shop for mobile devices will most likely be happier with their purchases in the long term.
RIM to Release New Intel-Powered BlackBerry
by teleclick
Research in Motion has just unveiled the latest version of its popular BlackBerry device, which analysts say is the closest that they've ever come to making a true handheld computer.
Nokia Blurs the Lines of Multimedia and Communication
by teleclick
The world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, is about to launch a new line of multimedia handsets that clearly aim to combine communication with information technology, and consumer electronics with broadcasting.
October 2005
Mobile Phones and Consumer Electronics: Do They Mix?
by teleclick
With many companies integrating consumer electronics technology, such as hard drives, into mobile phones, industry analysts are predicting that the practice will result in many new challenges.
Samsung’s Latest Phone Has a Great Memory
by teleclick
Electronics giant, Samsung, has just released a new cellular phone with a 3GB hard drive. That’s enough memory to store thousands of digital pictures, or hours of video data, all on a single tiny handset.
September 2005
Users Want Increased Battery Life in Mobile Devices
by teleclick
In a recent market research study spanning 15 different countries, the most desired feature by far in future mobile devices was increased battery life.
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