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da Vinci Surgical Robot – RoSS Simulator And 3DHD Vision System

Edward Xu — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:14:09 +0000

da Vinci surgical robot is perhaps the most exciting surgical machine ever created by Intuitive Surgical. Da Vinci surgical robot comes with RoSS Simulator, a stand-alone simulator that enable doctors to convey necessary training operate the Da Vinci surgical robot, without any necessity to run the da Vinci Surgical Robot itself.

Besides, it also comes with 3DHD vision system, where users could enjoy high-resolution 3-D endoscope and image processing equipment, providing true-to-life 3-D images of the operative field. Operating images are refined, optimized and enhanced using image synchronizers, high-intensity illuminators and camera control units.

Furthermore, da Vinci Surgical Robot is capable to seamlessly translates the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movement into precise, real-time movements of surgical instruments inside the patient.

Surgeon will only need to grasp the master control below the display with hands and wrists naturally positioned relative to his/her eyes. And of course, a bit of adjustment to the function of the Surgical robot is a must in the initial approach before commit real surgical practice involve.

The da Vinci Surgical System is the only commercially available technology that can provide the surgeon with the intuitive control, range of motion, fine tissue manipulation capability and 3-D visualization characteristic of open surgery, while simultaneously allowing the surgeon to work through tiny incisions typical of minimally invasive surgery.

In this way, it would reduce hospitals training cost and the necessity of providing relevant surgical facilities or equipment. This is more resemble a airplane flying simulation program that will let an airplane pilot trainee to know more about how to take control of an airplane cockpit without any necessity to hands on the real airplane. Only this time, you could use Da Vinci surgical robot as a real life surgical tool.

This da Vinci Surgical Robot is a great contribution from Science to the medical world, one earnest tool that will enhance efficiency, effectivity and productivity for hospitals and surgical doctors in the very near future.

Hoping the cost of this surgical robot will be decreased in a timely manner to suit the medical and surgical needs of those under developed countries!

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Cleankeys Germ-Free Keyboard: Touch-Sensitive Medical Gadget

Edward Xu — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:53:37 +0000

What is the connection between a keyboard and a dentist or a surgeon? Cleankeys have the answer! If you have been to a dentist or surgical room before, you would probably have notice that a place free of germ is the most important aspect of any surgical type of rooms.

And along with the advance of computer technologies, dentists and surgeons have been using computerized program to help them to diagnose or as surgery tool in the process. While conventional keyboard has bunch of key holes and places where germ could inhabitat in it, Cleankeys offer the world’s easiest to clean keyboard and of course it has touch-sensitive keys and germ-free property.

Cleankeys also has a built-in trackpad and numeric keypad besides the anty corrosive or staining chemicals. This Cleankeys keyboard also moisture sealed and splash resistant, but no wording this is something of waterproof!

The keys of the Cleankeys are printed on the underside of the glass where specialized touch-capacitive circuitry detects the slightest touch of a human finger – even when you are wearing gloves.

Key Features:

Size: 14.50” X 5.85” X 0.63” (368mm X 149mm X 16mm);
Weight: 3.2 lbs (1.48 kg);
Color: White with “Tranquil” Corian base (off-white);
Cable: 8 ft. (2.46m);
Interface: USB;
Power: 5V @ 400 mA;
Computer OS: Windows®, Mac, Linux, Unix;
Regulatory Approvals: FCC, CE;
Mount: Two 10-24 inserts, spaced 1.912” (48mm) RAM®-Mount 101 compatible;
Operating Environment: 14º F (-10º C) to 104º F (40º C);
Audio Settings: Off, low, medium, loud, very loud;
Sensitivity Settings: Off, low, medium, high;
Warranty: Two Years.

Price: USD399.-

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Pet Collar – Air Purifier

Edward Xu — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:21:25 +0000

If your pets are allergic to so many things, it is somehow an obligatory for a pet owner to obtain a good air purifier to safeguard your pets from such suffering.

Hence, is there a reasonable air purifier that would not cost you the fortune as a pet owner? Following Pet Collar’s Air Purifier is a small air purifier with reasonable price, in fact, it is priced below a lunch for two at Starbucks!

The Pet Collar’s Air Purifier is powered by two AA batteries and comes with a black handy pouch for ease of carrying it around with other mobile devices.

Price: USD17.20

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Head Massager – OSIM uCrown

Edward Xu — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:29:20 +0000

OSIM uCrown head massager has a patented air pressure technology, magnetic therapy, heat, vibration, and music player.

The OSIM uCrown Head Massager is not built for everyone. People with diabetes, blood clots, migraines, or a pacemaker medical history should consult a physician before using the device.

This is a perfect device for those who have a long stressful day and simply want to get relax. Individuals can choose from a variety of therapeutic programs when receiving a massage.

Expected Price: USD200.-

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WakeMate – Improve Your Health Through Quality Sleep

Edward Xu — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:53:55 +0000

Tired of feeling tired? ;p Following WakeMate is a wristband shaped cell phone accessory that can easily worn around the wrist when users are sleeping. The device is using actigraphy technology to analyse and observe users’ sleep patterns and users’ movement rhythms during their sleep.

Modern lives and insomnia seems to be inseparable, while working tension, pressure and irregular eating habits somehow further worsen the sleeping disorder. If quality sleeping is what you have been looking for, WakeMate seems to offer a more scientific breakthrough and logical solution to optimize your sleep.

The device could be connected via mobile devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, Blackbery, Windows Mobile Palm, etc via Bluetooth. The recorded data will be recorded and analysed via the WakeMate software, and it will inform you when is the right moment for you to take a sleep and the alarm set in your mobile devices will automatically wake you up.

The idea of this technology is called “semi-awake” moments, where waking at the particular time will reduce sleep inertia (groggines) and you will get maximum energy and refreshness out from your sleep. The technology is also known as actigraphy.

Above is the simple yet logical explanation about WakeMate technology and how it could help users to improve or achieve quality sleep.

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ION Air Purifier – Panasonic Nanoe F-GME03

Edward Xu — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:47:42 +0000

Not all of us have a healthy immune system, thus, you might be one of those allergic to air-borne virus, bacteria or even to small dust particle. Latest Panasonic’s innovation on ION Air purifier – The Nanoe (F-GME03) is built utilizing the cutting edge nanotechnology to help you clean out the unwanted particles, bacteria or viruses borne in the air using the electrolyzed water ion particles.

The box shape GME15 (8 tatami mat type) is developed for small space usage of maximum 20 person per room. The Nanoe come in 5 different color options of white, black, pink, cyan and yellow. Each Nanoe has different data storage capacities, ranging from 35 ~ 54KB of data. The device has a silent operational sound of a mere 30dB only.The ionized water particles are generated by applying high electricity current, generating more than 1,000-time water ionizing ratio compare to the ordinary ionizer of a mere six-time ratio. The device would be a good companion to help you control the air-borne bacteria, virus, scent and bring a clearer and fresher room air.

These Nanoe F-GME03 is being sold at the Panasonic Club Mall for a price range of JPY9,600 ~ JPY 14,400.-

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Portable H1N1 Sanitizer – The Destroying Wand

Edward Xu — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:38:03 +0000

You must have heard about virus H1N1, a better version of SARS disease, which have taken away lives of many innocent people around the globe. And now traveling has become a burden, especially with the existence of this virus globally, and thus, scientists have sees this as a new opportunity to create a portable consumer product to ease the burden of those frequent flyer or highly mobile people.

Hammacher has a device that uses a UV wand to eliminate the H1N1 virus from surfaces using safe UV-C light. The same technology trusted to sanitize hospital surfaces. It is called the H1N1 Destroying UV wand. According to test performed by an independent antimicrobial testing laboratory, the wand showed a capability to destroy up to 99.98% of the H1N1 virus after a five second exposure when held 3/4-inch above the suspected contaminated surface.

It also capable of killing MRSA, mold, and dust mites, the UV-C light penetrates viral and bacterial membranes and destroys their DNA, rendering the microorganisms incapable of reproduction and survival.

And unlike liquid disinfectants, UV-C light can sanitize keyboards, upholstered furniture, cell phones, or any delicate surface that harbors germs. The cordless wand shuts off automatically if the light is turned upward. Operates for 90 minutes after an eight-hour charge via an AC power outlet.

Price: USD69.95 [ get it from Hammacher here ]

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HeadScalp Massager With Sound And LED Light Theraphy Features

Edward Xu — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:38:58 +0000

Ladies and Gentleman, following is another great gadget if you are a career minded person with workaholic tendency. Long hours of sitting and concentration would get your mind exhausted. According to Chinese Acupuncture theory, human head’s blood circulation plays an important role to maintain a healthy balance of the brain and scalp.

Yes, it looks like a helmet than a headscalp massager, but that is the neat design that would enable users to enjoy a healthy massaging session without sacrificing your tea time or working hours.

The HeadScalp Massager contains 29 silicon balls with acupressure and 34 ceramic balls. Those little spinners suppose to have soft spikes on them that will soothe and comfort your aching head. Apparently, this machine is built with much better capability than having someone else massaging your head to relieve you from head discomfort.

There is also a sound therapy built in with the massager that uses natural sounds including creeks, rain, birds, and waves. The device also has “LED lighting that claims able to help user find mental stability”. There doesn’t seem to be a price or availability date on this for now.

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ToothBrush UV Sanitizer – Alternative Dual Power Options

Edward Xu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:38:00 +0000

Toothbrush is known as a place where germs and bacteria love to stay because of the moisture and humidity it obtains after tooth brushing.

And a Japanese company has came up with a bright idea of using dual-powered UV sanitizer for your toothbrush that offers USB power option. Traveler could always keep your toothbrush clean from germs and bacteria while you’re busy in front of your computer early in the morning.

The sanitizer itself is slightly larger than a travel toothbrush, has a UV light bulb for sanitizing germs and bacteria. Either plug it to your USB port or insert two AAA batteries to the sanitizer. Bundled package comes with an USB cable but the batteries are not. Probably one of the nice thing you need to own when swine flu is shivering around the globe.

Carrying one of these to ensure your toothbrush is always clean and free of unwanted germs and bacteria, and it’ll hardly run out of power as the dual power options are flexible for people on the go.

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Garmin Edge 500 – Health Monitoring Device

Edward Xu — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:42:08 +0000

If you love bicycling every weekend for your exercise and have not been doing it for awhile, you might find that you have an irregular heart beats at the end of your cycling session.

Garmin Edge 500 is one of the device that will help you monitor your beats in order to maintain an aerobics exercise through out your cycling session. It is sleek, lightweight wireless GPS-based cycling device to help monitor your cycling performance while keep you inform on your physical condition.

A high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix that quickly acquires and maintains satellite reception. It tracks speed, distance, time, GPS position, elevation, calories burned, climb and descent. A barometric altimeter is also included to pinpoint changes in elevation.

Garmin’s Edge 500 can connect wirelessly with ANT+ compatible third-party power meters or pair wirelessly with Garmin speed/cadence sensors and features advanced heart rate-based calorie computation when used with a Garmin heart rate monitor. The device comes with a low-profile, quarter-turn mount that fits easily on the stem or handlebars. It is IPX7 certified for waterproof and has up 18 hours of battery life.

Once your ride’s done, connect Edge 500 to your computer with the included USB cable to analyze your performance. You can also participate in Garmin Connect, a one-stop site for data analysis and sharing. Garmin Edge 500 will be released in Q4 for $249.99, or $349.99 when bundled with a heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor.

Unit dimensions:
WxHxD: 1.9″ x 2.7″ x 0.85″ (4.8 x 6.9 x 2.2 cm)

Display size:
WxH: 1.17″ x 1.44″ (3.0 x 3.7 cm)

Display resolution:
WxH: 128 x 160 pixels

Weight: 2 oz (56.7 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 18 hours

Product Available: 4th Quarter, 2009
Part Number: 010-00829-00

Search for the shop nearby your area for Garmin 500 here.

Suggested Retail Price: USD249.99

[ Source: iTechNews ; UberGizmo ; Coolest-Gadgets ; GeekyGadgets ; Garmin ]

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