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A British Museum Wants To Rebuild Eric, The Grandfather Of Robots
In 1928, only seven years after Czech writer Karel Capek first used the word “robot”, the United Kingdom built a working automaton of their own, unimaginatively named Eric. Now, almost 90 years later, a museum wants to rebuild him.
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The DuoGraph Makes Creating Pretty Spiral Patterns A Snap
Remember that nifty Cycloid Drawing Machine making the internet rounds back in March? Its inventor, Joe Freedman, is back with a smaller, simpler version called the DuoGraph, making it easier than ever to create pretty swirling patterns reminiscent of Spirograph.
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Failed Kickstarter Wants Backers To Pay $97 For Faster Delivery On A Months-Delayed Project
Statistically speaking, most Kickstarters aren’t failures. But boy, when they fail, do they fail big.
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The Omata One Is An Analog GPS Speedometer For Your Bicycle
With Australian cities bringing in harsh new cycling laws, being in full control of your bike is more important than ever. A cycling computer can tell you everything you need to know, but they’re not stylish. Omata’s solution to the problem is an analog speedometer for bicycles that uses GPS, and that also tracks your…