Author Archives: dkohn96

Roombots: Self-reconfigurable modular robots for adaptive and assistive furniture

Posted on May 9, 2020 by dkohn96

article with more info can be found at IEEE Spectrum

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Working From Home in Covid Era Means Three More Hours on the Job – Bloomberg

Posted on April 25, 2020 by dkohn96

I got to admit that I have seen this for myself….not having to go into work has definitely added hours to my work week and made it harder to separate job and free time! https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-23/working-from-home-in-covid-era-means-three-more-hours-on-the-job

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The Baloney Detection Kit

Posted on April 22, 2020 by dkohn96

from: POCKETby: Brain Pickings | Maria Popova Carl Sagan’s rules for critical thinking offer cognitive fortification against propaganda, pseudoscience, and general falsehood. Carl Sagan (November 9, 1934–December 20, 1996) was many things — a cosmic sage, voracious reader, hopeless romantic, … Continue reading →

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STEM Activities

Posted on April 9, 2020 by dkohn96

Courtesy of the James Dyson Foundation and Dyson engineers, you can download a free set of 44 engineering and science experiments, all of which demonstrate basic principles of science and physics, and are buildable with common household items including balloons, plastic … Continue reading →

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Some useful STEM resources for K-12 shut in’s

Posted on April 4, 2020 by dkohn96

MIT for Everyone! In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a full set of K-12 STEM resources have been compiled from a variety of people and centers at MIT.  Please feel free to share these links with your family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Robots Help out during Covid-19 Outbreak

Posted on April 2, 2020 by dkohn96

From: IEEE Specturm UBTECH Robotics’ ATRIS, AIMBOT, and Cruzr robots were deployed at a Shenzhen hospital specialized in treating COVID-19 patients. The company says the robots, which are typically used in retail and hospitality scenarios, were modified to perform tasks … Continue reading →

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What Is a Robot?

Posted on April 2, 2020 by dkohn96

What Is a Robot? Rodney Brooks Offers an Answer—in Sonnet Form We asked famed roboticist Rodney Brooks to explain his definition of robot. He sent us a sonnet. By Rodney Brooks from IEEE Specturm Editor’s Note: When we asked Rodney … Continue reading →

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Build an 8-bit computer | Ben Eater

Posted on March 29, 2020 by dkohn96

https://eater.net/8bit/parts

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Carriers suspend internet data caps during coronavirus – CNET

Posted on March 17, 2020 by dkohn96

https://www.cnet.com/news/carriers-are-suspending-internet-data-caps-during-coronavirus/

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Comcast suspends data caps, makes Xfinity WiFi free for 60 days | Engadget

Posted on March 17, 2020 by dkohn96

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/13/comcast-data-caps-coronavirus/

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