Extended Self The extended self is not something I have really thought about. Something as simple as using our cellphones is considered as an extension of ourselves. And we create a connection with that piece of technology. It made me think of plenty of other pieces of technology that would be considered as extended self. One that…

When I was reading about the robotic assisted surgery which is truly amazing, it reminded me of a video I saw about a pair of robotic arms that cook.  Moley Robotics created fully articulated robotic arms that have the ability to cook at the same speed of a person. Master Chef Tim Anderson’s movements were recorded…

September 25, 2016 Ally Gawrys Robot. Controlled. Surgery. Can you believe it? In “Interfaces and Telematics” the ultimate clash of science and art is being practiced during the time when someones life is on the line. Telematics surgery is human conducted surgery with assistance from a robot. This technology isn’t even just limited to same-room…

When talking about Stelarc’s Third Hand device it reminded me about this really interesting video I had seen. For those who don’t know, the third arm piece was attached to his forearm and controlled through abdominal and leg muscle movements. Using this third arm he wrote down evolution of a clear board, as seen here:…

MEMS, or Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, could simply describe walking several cyber-miles in a matter of footsteps. When reading this, this made me think of a factor of science fiction that scientists strive to achieve daily: teleportation. As the article stated, one foot step could relate to 7 miles. In a way, this means that…

When reading about haptics in relation to machines or computer programs, I was reminded of a work that a previous professor of mine did.  Matt Wizinsky, in collaboration with the UIC Innovation Center, created a touch screen that records the depth of the push you are making.  To do this, Matt employed a Microsoft Kinect…

The Daisy Mouse was created by Joseph Delappe is one of the most miraculous invention of our time. It allows for surgeons to control surgical robots from all around the world using the precise and exact movements the surgeon would be making if he/she was there. This invention is just another example of how technology…

Essay Concerning Human Understanding—Eduardo Kac and Ikuo Nakamura Essay Concerning Human Understanding was a long-distance sound installation created by Eduardo Kac and Ikuo Nakamura in 1994 that allowed a canary in Lexington, Kentucky to communicate with a philodendron plant 600 miles away in New York. A microphone and speaker connected to a circuit board was…

The main concept that stood out to me from the reading was that of telematics. The text defines it as, “the science and study of exploring the actual and philosophical issues of sensing and acting at a distance using computers, networks, and feedback sensors.” The text’s example of robot-assisted microsurgeries prompted me to consider another…

KEY HOLDER I get this idea from my mom because she always forgot where were the keys. So I put the LED’s on the board, it can lights up on top of the key. Also the night time we can easily found the keys. Materials 1. 5 inch * 9.5 inch cardboard 2. 6 inch…

Paris Eiffel Tower lights By: Dziedzom A. Bansah Materials: conductive material (copper fabric) 3 LED lights copper tape conductive thread vinyl battery alligator clips voltage meter Chemical Etching: Tongs, Table Salt (NaCl) – the finer the better, Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), White Vinegar (Usually 80% C2H4O2), Plastic or glass dish to etch in (sized based on…