Just Add Water

Owi Salt Water Fuel Cell Monster Truck Kit is a fun educational kit that encourages children to learn about alternative forms of clean energy at the same time building and powering their own monster truck. The Salt Water Fuel Cell Monster Truck Kit is armed with a four-wheel drive mechanical construction that allows each individual wheel to change its angle. This in combination with the trucks ability to its height and shape the Salt Water Fuel Cell Monster Truck Kit can handle a variety of terrain. The transparent body permits children to see the placement and pattern of the piston in either vertical or horizontal position. Just add water and see your monster come to life!

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Elektro; the first humanoid robot

Did you know that Elektro was the world’s first humanoid robot? Built by Westinghouse and debuted in1939. Elektro was a seven-foot-tall walking machine that “spoke” more than 700 words and was stored on 78-rpm records to simulateconversation.

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Aging, the ever pressing future of the human race. In times past children would care for their elders but with growing technology a new kind of caretaker is born; GIRAFF+. A telepresence robot in constant communication with a network of sensors that will help our elders live safer, more independent and enhance social living in their home. GIRAFF+ is a mobile assistant that not only senses activities such as cooking or sleeping but also medical information to medical professionals. 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140505104221.htm