Kickstarter: EEG based Telepresence robot controller

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You are probably familiar with the telepresence robot or two. We even had one around TechCrunch Bureau rolling for some time. They usually have a fairly simple navigation interfaces: forward, backward, turn left, turn right and some controls for camera and speaker. The problem is that these controls are usually available through traditional means: keyboard, mouse, or handheld controller. And host telepresence allows people to get their own do it virtually. People with extremely limited mobility often cannot reliably use their fingers or limbs, so custom systems using inclination of the head, blowing and sucking and eye tracking.

Robert Oschler-this robot and telepresence enthusiast who makes his own software for years. The latest version of its client support added Robodance Epoc peripheral EEG monitoring, PC, and he looked a little bit of support on Kickstarter. Isn't it worth throwing a couple bucks on?

It is the basis of the Bill for a long time, and I'm guessing the cost started to add to this version. The software supports multiple bots, but not a lot of dedicated telepresence bots, which usually have their own private clients. BOT Rovio, who adores Oschler seem rather poor reviews on Amazon, unfortunately, but there is no reason why software cannot be made to support other robots if they were selected by, say, a medical institution.

In the end I think it's just a useful project and can ultimately help a few people in a very real way. I'd rather this guy helped along in his search for than, say, some guy makes another designer iPad case. Check out the Kickstarter project here.

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Nintendo, based on the Star Fox 64 3D, flame red 3DS to revive struggling handheld

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Meet red 3DS. It's very much like the standard model blue and black, but, you know, red. Taste of red flames debuted in Japan some time ago, but Nintendo finally brings it here within the United Nations system to resume Friday. (As if the color red will 3DS)

3DS wasn't exactly a hit yet. The company took a big loss last quarter after sales well below expectations. This is clearly experienced companies reevaluate price of $ 249 3DS, and thus, the system has been reduced to $ 169. The price cut will take effect this Friday, as Nintendo desperately trying to stop the hemorrhaging.

Seemingly 3DS was created to failure from the outset. Built around the market ploy, 3d-ified 3DS started earlier this year without a title blockbuster. Nintendo all telling players to wait. Good games are on their way, they said. So gamers did just that. They have been waiting for. And waited. And good games are still not here. The only notable games so far are just remakes of old games.

Price $ 249 doesn't help either. 3DS, portable Nintendo's most expensive ever. Even its predecessor, virtual boy began in the sub $ 200 price back in 1995. At $ 249 3DS was more expensive than the Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii and more importantly, the iPhone, which taught a generation of games is worth $ 1.99 or less.

3DS was just too expensive and was not supported by the blockbuster Mario or Zelda title on startup. But this coming Friday, August 12, the system gets new chance at life. Red flame model hits the State help celebrate with new price $ 169 and the team of pilots, under the guidance of experienced Fox is ready to help save the 3D portable gaming system from an early death. Do a barrel roll! (It is actually airleron roll, but it's not much of a battle cry).

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