Robots.. The Jetsons Live!

I am always fascinated by the level of intelligence amongst us in technological gadgets that we use everyday. During my study I learned about the array of various robotic inventions that are being used throughout the many industries globally. So when a local newspaper captured my attention with a report of the usage of a Bomb Disposal Robot, with high velocity water jets and the strength in its arm to rip a car bonnet off. It lead me to more research on this technology that once seemed so futuristic to most of us, bringing visions of "The Jetsons" to mind. Their house cleaner was a robot, laugh as you must BUT recently I discovered on one of my technology jaunts (yes I'm a geek) one of my favorite inventions to date .. the Roomba Vacuum cleaner which was originally introduced in 2002 with several releases available since. This little gadget vacuums your whole house while your at work, does a fabulous job and quietly. It seems that these robots are aimed at the woman of the house but I did see that in the pipeline is the Robomower for the discerning man that hates to mow lawns (I know one of these). The Roomba is a beautifully rounded piece of robot with the ability to do it's job unsupervised.

My next fascination...was robots used in major warehouses throughout the states and stretching to other major cities in the world, these little beauties scan and calculate each item contained in boxes. These little intelligent creatures move around the huge floors counting and stock taking, saving not only money but also saving employees the tedious time it would take to do this monotonous job.

Although the list is long in regards to robots, no robotic blog would be complete without the rescue robots perhaps one of the most important inventions in my view, as they may save lives and help prevent future disasters created by man. I recently read about Dr. Robin Murphy, she directs, CRASAR, the Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue. Featured for her work at the world trade centre, for sending in her robots, the larger ones being too large for any rescue work but the smaller of her intelligent mini machines manoeuvring amongst the devastating rubble of this tragedy. They identified five victims and taking pictures of what lay beneath. So Robotic Technology is amongst us and has been for generations, some unbeknown to our knowledge but helping to ease our busy lives, saving us money, time and more importantly in the future saving human lives as well. Cheers Robotics !

Social Network or not ?

The social networking sites online today are huge, Facebook, Twitter, Bebo to name but a few, they are a mysterious addiction in many teenagers lives and a load of adults too but also are they a powerful business tool as well. I will touch lightly on the Facebook phenonmenon but Social Networking deserves e a series of blogs which will come in weeks ahead.I recently read an interesting story about a woman promoting her company online via facebook, posting her business on her profile and increasing her traffic for her beauty salon. A number of applications on facebook can improve your businesses marketing and bring the world to you. Some of these are :
Testimonials >> allowing you to share your success on your profile of references from customers raving about your products and services.
Business Cards >> allowing you to post your business card on your profile, networking with potential customers and businesses aiding your development, the application is like an email message signature.
What I do >> promoting services and products amongst your network, and listing in the business directory. A powerful tool to network what you are about.
This is merely a few of the applications that businesses may use to go online and global, be aware though its not a free service as most would fall into the trap of thinking. But incorporated into a marketing budget it can be a powerful strategy to consider. Actually my Facebook knowledge was limited on starting this blog, but now I'm sure of its powerful status amongst marketing tools for businesses. Linking it to your website encouraging traffic to your site and improving search engine rankings for both your site and your Facebook business page. Take a look at it, its worth consideration especially if your aim is going global with your products and services.

To be continued......

Cue "The Phone"

Everyone these days, has a cellular phone, this blog will aim to bring weird and wonderful emerging technology advancements. But surely, no technological blog is really complete without a blurb on the "Cell Phone". The days of old bricks that gave you biceps of steel are long gone but the sleek beauty in its place is so underrated and many individuals rarely glimpse the full extent of their phone and what it can do for them. Of course the phone sales teams want this, if it doesn't do this or that ..just upgrade.

The birth of the 3G phone (third generation) is one that has been around for a little while now, Alexander Graham Bell would be turning consistently in his grave with excitment over the birth of such a widely used phenomenon. The 4G Phone is a coming in 2010 with a whole host of exciting and innovative newbie apps wrapped up in its shiny package, including a download speed unimaginable with a the ability to download a DVD in a minute, view High Def Video Streams and Video Conference on the road so to speak, goodness I'm excited.

Coming back down to earth our 3G sisterhood of the 4G yet to be released has the ability to integrate with so many other technologies making it a want and a need to run a business in a successful manner. For example .. your PDA and MP3 player can join together to bring your appointments, your contacts, your music all into one neat package. Teamed with pic taking abilities, Internet connection, availability to your social networking sites, send emails, these devices we love so much and make our every day living so much easier and as far as business analysis goes, a cell phone is an absolute necessity for the success of any business in today's society.

I can not do a blog on Cell Phones which I assure you, will be the first of many without .. talking about the new beautiful sexy sleek Apple iPhone, which has an app for just about anything you desire. As well as its beauty which for me (I'm a girl) is always a winner. This device is like your... PC/Mac, Calendar, IPod, GPS, Phone, PDA, Organiser, Diary, oh my goodness the list goes on.... your best friend, your boyfriend, social networker, business networker all rolled into to its cute and tiny package. Yummmmers is the word for this piece of delectable phone. its worth a look and at the price it sells for, if utilised can basically take the place of most of your beloved hardware packages.

Let There Be Technology

Introductions needed are, I am a girl, who likes technology and its advancements, "gasp" as you may but there are geek girls amongst us, who find this stuff intriguing. With this blog my intention is simple, source and find the most interesting, "out there" technological advancements and test them. How they work, why they work, why they don't.

When it comes to technology for your business, its not always clear the area in which to place yourself or your business. Do you go the way of the Website, pay a host or even host yourself, get your presence felt in that way or find a social networking site and use it to the fullest advantage building your clientele that way, do you buy expensive exotic software and then the hardware to run it.

Why you ask would this stuff interest me? Well I have been a student learning about "knowledge in emerging technologies". I loved it. The technologies out there are so vast and varied I figure a blog of this nature was inevitable for me and crucial to my business as well. Hence advising my clients of what can be achieved in running with certain technologies. For the most part I'm hoping to learn myself on the way which can help me to build and grow my business and possibly help others along the way.

Next Blog ... on its way with a look into one of the most popular technologies available to any individual today. Social Networking Sites.