Aldebaran Robotics' Nao

NAO is equipped with bells and whistles. It has limbs with 25 degrees of freedom, operable hands, stereo vision, voice recognition and synthesis and it’s driven by a programmable Linux operating system. You can progam NAO in either a graphical environment or code environment (Urbi scripting language, considered pretty easy to learn).

The programming environments of this bot are made to suit all ranges of skill. Of course, for average users they will definitely choose to program it in GUI mode. For those geeky ones, will want to try the coding environment. You can also program it via WiFi.

Besides being able to add software and behaviors via the bot’s programmable OS, you can also have little customization for the hardware, such as swapping its head out. The Nao is expected to hit the market in end of 2009, and as mentioned, the price shall be between $15,000 and $16,000. The Nao robot is only 23-inch tall, but he should be a pretty amusing one, since he carries all the bells and whistles. We have a video to show the Nao bot in action.

22.03.2011
NAO is coming to Boston and Chicago during Robotics Week!

Join us at our Boston office for a very unique day! On the program: presentations and round-table discussion animated by Manuela Veloso (Carnegie Mellon University), Lynne Parker Jean Jacques Slotine (MIT), workshops


Nao is planting its flag in the USA!

Within the Robotics Week framework, Aldebaran Robotics is proud to announce the inauguration of an American subsidiary to enhance customer service and presence in the American market.

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Robot amikom 2010-2011

Robotic amikom 2010-2011

About me

Kami adalah komunitas yang berdiri dengan kesadaran bahwa pencapaian teknologi di bidang Robotika harus segera diraih. karena dengannya akan mengangkat harkat dan martabat bangsa di dunia Internasional. Kami membuka kesempatan sebesar besarnya bagi teman-teman civitas akademik STMIK AMIKOM untuk bergabung bersama komunitas kami. Kami sangat berharap sumbangsih anda dalam memajukan dunia robot Indonesia melalui satu kegiatan yang sangat positif ini. Apakah ada yang mau bergabung?? klo mau silakan daftar aja didepan, jangan main belakang. ga enak tahu. Ya udah sekarang cepetan buka halaman pendaftaran, keburu ketutup lo...

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NATO to police Libya no-fly, compromises on command

By Maria Golovnina and Michael Georgy

TRIPOLI (Reuters) – NATO said it would enforce a Libya no-fly zone but stopped short of taking full command of U.N.-backed military operations to protect civilians from forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Coalition jets pounded targets in southern Libya on Thursday but failed to prevent government tanks re-entering the western city of Misrata, whose main hospital was besieged by armor and government snipers.
Western commanders hope rebel forces in eastern Libya will overthrow Gaddafi, but the return of tanks to Misrata under cover of darkness highlighted the difficulties they face in trying to force the Libyan leader to cease fire.
Rebels, who have set up an alternative government in their eastern stronghold in Benghazi, say they needed more ammunition and anti-tank weapons if they are to end Gaddafi's 41-year rule.
"We need arms and ammunition. This is our only problem," rebel military spokesman Colonel Ahmed Bani told a briefing.
France, Britain and the United States have spearheaded enforcement of the Libya no-fly zone imposed last week by the U.N. Security Council, which authorized "all necessary measures" to protect Libyan civilians against Gaddafi's forces.
But differences over the scope the U.N. resolution gave for military action against Gaddafi's army led to days of heated arguments within NATO about its role in the operation.
Turkey had wanted to be able to use its NATO veto to limit military operations against Libyan infrastructure and avoid casualties among Muslim civilians from air raids.
France argued NATO's command structure should run day-to-day military operations, leaving political control with an ad hoc steering group of coalition members, including the Arab League.
France believes having NATO in full charge would erode Arab support because of U.S. unpopularity in the Arab world. After four days of argument, NATO ambassadors in Brussels reached a deal of sorts.
"At this moment, there will still be a coalition operation and a NATO operation," NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told reporters. The alliance's mandate did not extend beyond enforcing the U.N. arms embargo and no-fly zone, he said.
NATO officials said a decision was expected on Sunday on whether to broaden the mandate to allow the organization to take command of all military operations and attack ground targets in the oil-producing country, in order to protect civilian areas threatened by Gaddafi's forces.
Earlier, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had told reporters: "The operation will be transferred completely to NATO and there will be a single command and control."
The United States, embroiled in Iraq and Afghanistan, is keen to step back and play a supporting role in Libya, preserve alliance unity and maintain the support of Muslim countries for the U.N.-mandated intervention.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said military planners had been authorized to take on the "broader civilian protection mission" and NATO was well suited to do so.
The number of U.S. aircraft flying missions had dropped significantly as other nations increased their role, she said.
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, for his part, told the Security Council there was no evidence Tripoli was complying with U.N. resolutions. His special envoy to Libya had warned Gaddafi's government of possible "additional measures" if Libya failed to comply with the ceasefire demand.
AIR STRIKES
The Libyan government denies its army is conducting any offensive operations and says troops are only defending themselves when they come under attack.
State television said Western jets struck military and residential areas of the capital Tripoli for a sixth straight night on Thursday, prompting bursts of anti-aircraft fire.
Libya said the civilian death toll from five days of coalition air strikes had reached almost 100 and accused Western governments of fighting on the side of the rebels. The toll could not be independently verified.
Western air strikes had earlier on Thursday destroyed government tanks outside Misrata, some 200 km (130 miles) east of Tripoli, but other tanks inside the city were not hit, a resident said.
Gaddafi's tanks slipped back into the city on Thursday and shelled the area near the hospital, residents and rebels said.
Government spokesman Mussa Ibrahim said Libyan forces were in control of the city of 300,000 people, with only a hard core of rebels holding out.
But opposition spokesman Abdulbasset Abu Mzereiq said by telephone that rebels were still fighting there, and had killed 30 snipers who had been picking off civilians from rooftops in the town. Government warships had left the port.
Rebels and besieging government forces continued to clash around the eastern frontline town of Ajdabiyah, said Abu Musab, who left the town by car with his family of 10.
(Reporting by Mohammed Abbas and Angus MacSwan in Benghazi, Hamid Ould Ahmed and Christian Lowe in Algiers, Tom Perry in Cairo, David Brunnstrom in Brussels, Phil Stewart in Moscow, Andrew Quinn in Washington, Catherine Bremer, Emmanuel Jarry and Yves Clarisse in Paris; writing by Jon Boyle; editing by Miral Fahmy)

 

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Air traffic controller asleep as planes land

Federal aviation officials are reviewing air traffic controller staffing at airports around the United States after two airliners landed at Reagan National Airport without clearance from the airport tower because they were unable to raise anyone there. An aviation official said an air traffic supervisor - the lone controller on duty around midnight local time when the incident occurred - had fallen asleep. The pilots of the two planes were in contact with controllers at a regional Federal Aviation Administration facility about 64km away in Virginia, Peter Knudson, a spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board, said yesterday.

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Japan: The Business Aftershocks

Japan's devastating combination of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident was a wakeup call reminding companies across the world just how much they rely on the island nation. Tracing the Supply Chain View Slideshow Reuters Many global industries count on Japanese companies for the raw and processed goods they use to make their finished products. Read more. Made in Japan View Interactive See details on Japanese exports. Counting on Japan A sampling of major U.S. companies that get revenue from Japan. Company Percentage of Total Revenue From Japan Segment Fiscal Year Ended Tiffany 18%Jan. 31

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Tips and Techniques How to strengthen signal WiFi / Wireless

Tips and Techniques How to strengthen signal WiFi / WirelessImprove Wireless Connections

Wireless Router no longer be new, and perhaps most internet users already have this tool at home to share the wireless internet connection (wireless).This time, we will try to discuss the problems / constraints that may often faced by users of the wireless router that is on the signal strength on the wireless router.How to make Wi-Fi signal could reach an optimal or a wider area? Here are a few things to note:1. Place the Wireless Router at the center of the room
Since most wireless routers use a type of omni directional antennas (spread to all directions), a wireless router should be placed in the middle of the room so that it can reach every corner of the room.
2. Note the placement of wireless routers
Do not place the wireless router on the floor, adjacent to the wall or having contact with objects that contain iron (metal) because all these things will reduce the existing signal strength. The closer you put the three things above, will be the weaker signal.
3. Replace existing antennas on the Wireless RouterAs we said in point no. 1 that as a router using Omni Directional antenna types that are spread to all directions. If indeed you often use in the entire room or corner of the antenna of this type is perfect but if you're more likely to use it in one place, perhaps the replacement of the antenna can further strengthen the signal.

One example type of antenna to the problem above is the High Gain Antenna in which the nature of its spread to only one point so that your signal will get better but we suggest you can not often change places.
4. Replace the Wireless network adapter with a betterIf you use a computer (not notebook), you must install the Wireless Network Adapter in it. Make sure that the Network Adapter you are using is good enough and can also replace existing antennas with better quality like the High Gain Antenna above.


5. Add Wireless Repeater if necessaryAlthough the antenna has been replaced with something better does not mean you can reach more distant locations. For that sometimes we need an additional tool called the Wireless Repeater.

Wireless Repeater useful to strengthen and extend the existing WiFi signal so that its reach into broader, eg with regular antenna, signal coverage reaches only 100 m but with this, signal coverage can be 2x longer is 200m or more.But indeed for the addition of a tool like this, we have to spend quite a lot of money.
6. Replacing an existing Wireless ChannelWiFi Signal can run on several channels at once, if you feel that there is less good signal and found a lot of channels in it, you should change to a smaller channel.And no need to worry with this channel because replacement computer / notebook will detect and adjust automatically when there is change channels.
7. Keep Wireless Router from certain electronic devicesWifi signal work in the 2.4 GHz frequency, so you should keep your wireless router from an electronic device that uses the same frequency.


For example telephone cordeless (without cable) which usually also use the same frequency is 2.4 GHz. When this happens, you inevitably have to replace it with a cordless phone that uses different frequencies such as 900 MHz cordless phone or replace a regular telephone, this is a cheaper solution.
8. Always update your firmware for the Wireless RouterUsually every well-known manufacturers such as D-Link, Linksys and others are always released the latest firmware for your router to router performance to be better. Do these firmware upgrades are usually provided on their website.
9. Use the same brand for your wireless networkAlthough the outline, use a different brand for the network devices (routers, adapters) does not have a problem but usually the signal would be better if we use a single brand.For example, your router brand Linksys, Wireless Adapter should be used in the computer also uses the same brand.
10. Upgrading the type of 802.11b WiFi to 802.11gWe're sure most owners Wifi network is already using the format type G but if you are still using 802.11b type then you should replace or at least make all WiFi network using the same format.Sure there 802.11n promises faster transfer speeds and further range, but it should be noted that the format of N is still not certified.
Hopefully this article from our helpful!

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How to Use Cain & Abel

How to Use Cain & Abel

The use of this program is much easier and simpler than using wireshark, but if you want all packets that have been in and out is recommended that you use wireshark program
    * * Open the program you Cain
    * * Click on the Configure
    * * In the "Sniffer" select ethernet card that you will use
      * In the "HTTP Fields" you should add your username and password fields his fields if you want is not listed.
      As an example I'll let you know that if you want to hack Friendster password you have to add in the username fields and fields passworsd word name, for others you can find it by pressing the right click view source and you should seek the input variables from the website login and password. Already in default rasanyan already quite complete, you can steal the pass that is in klubmentari without adding anything.
    * * After that apply and click ok settingannya
    * * On the main menu, there are 8 tabs, and which will be discussed only 1 tab is the tab "Sniffer" because it is select that tab and do not pindah2 from that tab to prevent your own confusion
    * * Activate the Sniffer sniffer by clicking the button at the top tab2 it, find the button that his writings "Start / Stop Sniffer"
    * * If you're at a network hub at this time you already know the password can enter by clicking the tab (this time the tab at the bottom instead of in the middle, the middle is no need to click-click again) "Passwords"
      * You can just choose a password from which the connection you want to see will already listed there
    * * If you were there at the network switch, it requires more struggle, you must activate the APR which is on the right tombolonya Sniffer (And this is not guaranteed berhasilkarena manage the switch is much more comprehensive and secure from the hub)
    * * Before activated at the bottom of the sniffer tab select APR
    * * You should see 2 pieces that are still empty list, click an empty part of the list then click the "+" (shaped like it) in the range of the sniffer APR etc.
    * * There will be 2 pieces of field containing all the available hosts on your network
    * * Connect the victims ip address ip address and gateway servers (to know the address of the gateway server click start on the comp you select the run type cmd then type ipconfig at a command prompt)
    * * After that activate the APR, and all the data from the comp victim to a server you can see in the same way.
You can run both programs on simultaneously (for APR Cain and wireshark for packet sniffing) if you want maximum results.Passwords can be stolen is the password in HTTP server (the server is not encrypted), if such data exist on the server that is encrypted then you have to decrypt the data before obtaining the password (and it will require a much longer langkah2 of the way this hack )For terms that do not understand can be found on wikipedia (but the english indo jg ya if that does not necessarily exist).Technologically-frequency bands both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, which became operational container technology, Wi-Fi is not free from limitations.Because the users in a new area can take advantage of wireless Internet system is optimally, when all the devices used in the area using a uniform transmit power and limited.If the preconditions are not honored, you can bet will happen is not only harmful interference between devices of Internet users, but also with other telecommunications systems devices.If interference continues, because users want more superior than other users, and therefore lack of understanding of the limitations of the technology-in the end will make the frequency band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz could not be used optimally.Another limitation of this second wireless frequency bands (particularly 2.4 GHz) is due also used for ISM (industrial, science and medical).Consequently, the use of radio communications or other telecommunication device that works in the frequency band it should be ready to accept interference from ISM devices, as stated in S5.150 of the Radio Regulations.In the recommendation ITU-R SM.1056, also informed the device characteristics of the ISM which basically aims to prevent occurrence of interference, both between devices perangkattelekomunikasi ISM as well as with other woods.The same recommendation affirms that every member of the ITU-free establish administrative requirements and rules of law relating to mandatory power restrictions.Recognizing the limitations and the impact that may arise from the use of both of the wireless frequency bands, various countries and impose regulations that limit the transmission power of the devices used.Wireless SignalWireless LAN signals can be captured normally in the range of about 200 meters from the access point, but the client that uses an external antenna to capture signals as far as 1000 meters. If you put AP near door or window, you can bet the neighbors can enjoy Internet access or do sniffing of network traffic.If the wireless LAN infrastructure that involves wireless connections between tall buildings, then the client is not desirable to do sniffing from the bottom as far as 2,500 feet (762 meters). So even though the ISP's wireless LAN signal to be placed in the tops of tall buildings can be in-sniffing from below (known as the war flying).If you want the connect internet using wifi while you are away from the AP or wifi is available you can get closer to the area and can play online as much with the following steps1) You must have a USB Wireless Adapter. You can get a computer shop in stores with prices ranging from Rp 210,000 (quite cheap for this sophisticated technology) + UHF antenna parabolic shape.2) This step is a key step, using a shaped antenna Uhv as Grid Parabolic Reflector to strengthen the signal.3) To further strengthen the power of parabole reflexy you can add wire netting on the entire surface, lalujangan forget screwing with the order parabola. You can also add aluminum foil.4) Install a USB WiFi adapter on a pillar in the middle parabola. If too long the focus can be cut.Try to keep a USB WiFI is located at the focus of parabola. Remember the focus of parabola formula. If you doubt ya simple formula.F = D (squared) / 4 (squares). CD: diameter satellite dishC: deep dish5) attach the USB cable (USB 2.0 High Speed ​​cable system) in such a way.6) Then reinstall the USB wifi support poles on the parabola. Put the iron pipe to facilitate Antenne played so good to play.7) If you've installed the USB drivers WiFI earlier (factory default).Then install "NETWORK STUMBLER" to find a strong signal and the closest.8) Connect the antenna outside and insert USB cable in the port of your computer. Scan pake Net Stumbler. Find a network that guns' in most deket encrypt and the distance with you. Then join aja.Access to wifi:type:secure, it means to be able to access we have to enter a passwordunsecure, meaning we can access the wifi with no need to fill passwords, jd direct connect.What is unsecure, sometimes also can not access the internet although it can connect to the network. This karenaada IP settings. For servers that use dynamic ip, then we do not have to bother with the ip because ip sdh automatically inserted by the server to the client (our computer).

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