Random Nerd 1.2.09 – Triadic Interaction and Huggable Robots

Via Engineering TV:
The Huggable companion robot from MIT is designed to be much more than a fun interactive robotic companion. It is designed to function as a team member that is an essential member of a triadic interaction. Therefore, the Huggable is not designed to replace any particular person in a social [...]

The Discipline of Reading (2009 Reading Projects)

This year I’m determined (resolved?) to add some discipline to my reading habits. This means adding some structure and planning. There’s always a vast amount of books that I want to read and I’m always buying books faster than I read them.
With this in mind, I sat down with my Moleskine and pen [...]