Archive for January, 2009
RepRap – the self replicating machine
Ever wished that your new iPod could somehow self-replicate into two iPods every night? Or maybe every other hour? Christmas would be so much more fun… and less expensive Adrian Bowyer is thinking on somewhat similar lines. A senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, Adrian is credited with [...]
Vision of One Laptop Per Child
Check out this cool animation highlighting the “Vision” of One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program. I love the simplicity in the messaging and design of this video. All major projects and initiatives SHOULD start with a clear statement and “visualization” of the vision, such as this… and can help engage your stakeholders, users and other community members [...]
One Laptop Per Child – On Life Support?
Am sure you are already aware about Nicholas Negroponte’s “One Laptop Per Child” program, (also check out the cool “vision” video here)which over the last few years has gained considerable momentum and accolades… in addition to a healthy amount of criticism. Back in business school, many times I have scratched my head to the financial [...]
Toys that blend Beauty and Magic
Remember Pleo, the animatronic dinosaur toy designed to emulate the appearance and behavior of a week-old baby Camarasaurus. The creator, Caleb Chung is a very funny man, who interestingly is also the co-creator of the Furby. In this video, Caleb walks us through the intimate design routine and countless hours that went into conceptualizing, building [...]
