CES 2010 in Las Vegas is the event not to be missed by technology enthusiasts and consumers alike. The events has everything for anyone and everyone, ranging from the latest cell phones, home theatre systems, laptops, processors and what not. The event is still very much in progress till January 10th 2010. One hot attraction is the Quadricopter that was unveiled at this show. It is a small toy craft which has four propellers, it can be flown anywhere (indoors as well as outdoors), has dual camera system, flies at 18 Kmph, weighs around 400 grams, connects via WiFi and best of all it can be remotely controlled by an iPhone or iPod Touch. That just about sums it up.
It is a work of art and only a genius could have imagined such a device. Also called as the AR Drone, it is made of Carbon Fiber and high resistance plastics. This means one doesn’t have to worry about the minor bumps, bruises and falls that might come. The device will stream live video to users iPhone/iPod Touch on a WiFi link.Besides all this it has necessary Image processing software for added reality, and better piloting of the craft.
As if this wasn’t;t enough, the copter also supports Reality Games where one can play with a robot or even two players each with his/her Parrot can fight each other to destruction without damaging their crafts. This happens on the iPhone/iPod screen which shows rockets being fired in real-time at each other with sounds and all.
Out of the two cameras the first is used to control the Parrot is connected to an Inertial Measurement Unit which ensures stationary flights indoors as well as outdoors by compensating for wind turbulences. The device is thus intelligent and uses technology that has previously been used for Military purposes.
This is an item which will attract kids and grown ups alike. A toy which will be the ideal kind of gift for anyone. For more info visit the Parrot website.
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I am 39 year old technology enthusiast trying to keep myself updated on the latest happenings in this field. I like to keep things simple and everyday I learn something new to share with the world!