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Robocat Studies show that the company of a cat can
help keep you calm and happy. This robotic version—known as NeCoRo in his
native Japan and Max in the U.S.—is so lifelike in his appearance, responses
and movements that Maryland "robo-therapists" Alex and Elena Libin
have recommended him for nursing-home residents and dementia patients who
could use a pet's love but are unable to care for the real thing. Stroke Max
with an open palm or call him by name, and he will purr, turn his head, move
his ears and blink his eyes. He can also sit, stretch and "sleep"
but never goes looking for a litter box Coolest Inventions 2003 , Found by Marina Kozachenko, form 7A |
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Technology has always had a profound effect on our life-style,
attitudes and behaviour. It has improved living conditions, made possible the
"global village" and has even taken a chosen few into outer space.
With each advance we draw more and more from human and non-human resources
and need to assess the impact technology has on ourselves as well as the
environment Diane Sylvester Found
by Lera Pirus, form 7A |
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Some modern inventions
Hi-Tech Sunglasses
Nasal-Mist
Flu Shot
Toyota's
Hybrid Car From Coolest Inventions2003, Found by Vova Kovtun, form 7A |
