'Avatar' robot made by Japanies scientists

It is a robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar" one step closer to reality.

An operator wearing a special HMD and a pair of gloves controls the "Telesar V" (right) that was developed by Keio University's Graduate School professor Susumu Tachi at his laboratory in Yokohama, suburban Tokyo. The robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar" one step closer to reality.

The systems attached to the operator's headgear, vest and gloves send detailed instructions to the robot, which then mimics the user's every move.
At the same time, an array of sensors on the android relays a stream of information which is converted into sensations for the user.

The robot's "eyes" are actually cameras capturing images that appear on tiny video screens in front of the user's eyes, allowing them to see in three dimensions.

Microphones on the robot pick up sounds, while its speakers allow the operator to make his voice heard by those near the machine.

It is still a far cry from the futuristic creations of James Cameron's "Avatar", where US soldiers are able to remotely control the genetically engineered bodies of an extra-terrestrial race they wish to sub due

It could have much more immediate and benign applications, such as working in high-risk environments, for example the inside of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, though it is early days.

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Dead Rhincodon typus(Whale Shark, the biggest fish in the world) in Pakistani Museum

Pakistan: Whale Shark, which was found dead on  6, feb 2012 in the Gora Bari area in Pakistani territory of Arabian Sea, was brought to Pakistan Museum of Natural History on Friday, where it will be reconstructed, mounted and displayed for general public as an icon of biodiversity of their country(Pakistan).

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is the biggest fish in the world. It is a rare species and declared vulnerable as its population is decreasing at an alarming rate which is very alarming situation. It was brought to Karachi Fish Harbor on 7, feb 2012 and auctioned for Rs. 200,000/- .

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Accident happend due to ELECTRICITY passing through Flash light of the Digital camera to human body

Can ELECTRICITY pass through Flash light of the Digital camera to your body??? Yes it is 100% true..!

This is a true incidence reported of a boy aged 19, who was studying in 1st year of engineering, who died in Keshvani Hospital, Mumbai. He was admitted in the Hospital as a burned patient. Reason ??????

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This boy had gone to Amravati on a study tour, on their return they were waiting at the railway station to catch the train. Many of them started taking pictures of their friends using "Mobile Phones" and / or "Digital Camera". One of them complained that, he was unable to capture the full group of friends in one frame in the Digicam. This boy moved away to a distance to get the whole group.

He failed to notice that at an angle above his head, 40,000 volts electrical line was passing through. As soon as he clicked the digital camera? 40,000 volt current passed through the camera flash light to his camera and then from his camera to his fingers & to his body. All this happened within a fraction of a second. His body was half burned.
They arranged for an ambulance & his burned body was brought to Keshavani Hospital, Mumbai.

For one & half days or so he was conscious & talking. Doctors did not have much hopes as there was a lot of complex issues in his body. He passed away later.
Now how many of us are aware about these technical threats & dangers? Even if we are, how many of us are adhering?????

Now should we call ourselves as educated and knowledgeable people?

1: Please avoid mobile phones on petrol outlets.
2:Please avoid talking on mobile phones while driving.
3: Change that "Chalta Hai Yaar Attitude".
4: Please avoid talking on mobile phones while kept in charging mode without disconnecting from wall socket.
5: Please do not keep mobile phones on your bed while charging and / on wooden furniture.
6: Avoid using mobile phones / Digital cameras near high voltage electrical lines like in railway stations and avoid using flash.

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