Autonomous Blimps Interact and Think
Jeremy Gutsche — June 28, 2007 — Unique
Powered by Sun SPOT chips, Blubber Bots are able to sense movement and react to light, sound and heat. The smart little blimps are equipped with blinking LEDS and cell phone vibrators which enable them to interact with other blimps. The technical name for a Blubber Bot is an ALAV, aka Autonomous Lighter than Air Vehicles.... The ALAVs, which cross the line between technology and art, were created by Jed Berk.
Implications - To make these blubber bots even cooler, I should point out that they are able to communicate with human beings with the help of cellular devices. After all, who hasn't wanted to communicate with a blimp before?
Implications - To make these blubber bots even cooler, I should point out that they are able to communicate with human beings with the help of cellular devices. After all, who hasn't wanted to communicate with a blimp before?
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Blimps - The development of autonomous blimps presents opportunities for the transportation and logistics industry to explore alternative means of delivery and shipment.
2. Sensing Technology - The use of sensing technology in blubber bots is encouraging the development of advanced and intelligent automation systems in various industries such as healthcare and manufacturing.
3. Interconnected Devices - The ability of blubber bots to interact with other blimps through LEDS and cell phone vibrators highlights the potential for interconnected devices in the Internet of Things industry.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation and Logistics - The use of autonomous blimps could disrupt the traditional supply chain model by providing a flexible and cost-effective alternative means of delivery and shipment.
2. Healthcare - The sensing technology used in blubber bots could be applied to healthcare devices, enabling the development of intelligent patient monitoring and treatment systems.
3. Internet of Things - The ability of blubber bots to interact with other devices highlights the potential for interconnected systems in the Internet of Things industry, creating new opportunities for automation and data collection.
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