Archive for the category Technology

Low-tech Hamburger Vending Machine

Por kirai el 18 de December de 2011 en Technology

It looks like this other hamburger vending machine but it is a lot more “manual” and has several use modes. It’s something that can’t be explained, you have to watch the video: Other posts about vending machines in Japan: Fresh eggs vending machine New solar-powered Coca-Cola vending machines with LED lights Umbrella vending machine Vending [...]

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Robotic bear pillow to avoid snoring

Por kirai el 18 de November de 2011 en Technology,Videos

Developed at Waseda University in Tokyo, this robotic bear pillow will gently tickle your face when you snore so you turn over and stop snoring. Source: The Next Web

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New Asimo model

Por kirai el 08 de November de 2011 en Technology

Honda has just unveiled their new Asimo model with an improved artificial intelligence that allows him to have a better interaction with humans. Also there have been improvements in his motor skills which allow him to run up to 9 km/h; and he can even hop!!

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Flying Sphere

Por kirai el 31 de October de 2011 en Technology

Presentation of a spherical flying machine developed by researchers from Japan’s Ministry of Defense. It is still a prototype, it can take off and land in any position and reach speeds of up to 60 km/h.

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97% 3G Penetration in Japan

Por kirai el 24 de October de 2011 en Technology

Mary Meeker shows in this presentation a ranking of countries by users of 3G devices. United States is the number 1 country with 179 million users and Japan ranks second with 117 million users. Looking at the penetration rates we can see that Japan ranks first with an incredible 97% and Korea second with a [...]

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Fujitsu K, the new world’s fastest supercomputer

Por kirai el 23 de June de 2011 en Technology

A new supercomputer developed by Fujitsu which is already running at the RIKEN Advanced Institute for Computational Science in Kobe is the new fastest supercomputer in the world. In 2004 Japan lost the lead on the TOP500 list of fastest supercomputers in the world, but last Monday Japan officially regained the lead. Fujitsu K is [...]

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Robotic Flying Ball

Por kirai el 21 de June de 2011 en Technology,Uncategorized,Videos

This robotic flying ball is still a prototype but research is speeding up so it can become a commercial product as soon as possible. One of its first uses can be to use a camera to record from the air or to record areas difficult to access.

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Windows 95 and MS-DOS 6.2 on sale in Akihabara

Por kirai el 18 de April de 2011 en Technology

Seen at a hidden shop in Akihabara.

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