November
30


Two robots provide information to customers at a URC (Ubiquitous Robotic Companion) demonstration in Busan’s Jungang-dong Post Office on Wednesday.The Ubiquitous Robotic Companion (URC) is a conceptual vision of ubiquitous service robots that provide users with the services they need, anytime and anywhere in ubiquitous computing environments.

To realize the vision of URC, one of the essential requirements for robotic systems is to support ubiquity of services: that is, a robot service must be always available even though there are changes in the service environments. Specifically robotic systems need to be automatically interoperable with sensors and devices in current service environments, rather than statically preprogrammed for them.
Via - Digital Chosunilbo

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November
25


The new MP3 player HD10GB7 from Kenwood is the world’s smallest player with a 10GB HDD. The player boasts a new improved “clear digital amplifier” for clear digital sound. Sound quality is improved to a great extent in the new player. Noise inside audio zone is decreased with the high-speed over sampling conversion digital amplifier. Beside the enhanced digital amplifier, improvements include a built-in lithium ion battery with superb battery life (approximately 24 hours (MP3), 20 hours (WMA).) and a 1.5″ color organic display.

Audio formats supported include MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, and WAV. Kenwood DAP
HD10GB is available in white and black color. The new player measures 62×44×17mm, weighs a mere 78 g and will be available from December for 40000 Yen ($345).
Via - Kenwood (Japanese)

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