Japan’s Sense Roid Replicates Human Hug

Japanese inventors have pushed the boundaries of technology again with the ultimate companion for lonely singles, a wired torso-shaped device that you can hug and it will hug you back.

Called the Sense-Roid, it looks like a tailor’s mannequin with silicone skin and is packed with pressure sensors. It is connected to the jacket worn by the user and replicates the feeling of an embrace with the help of air compressors.

The illusion of a mutual hug is enhanced by artificial muscles and vibrating devices in the jacket. According to reports many people initially feel surprised and uncomfortable about the unusual experience, but gradually get accustomed to it.

Watch the video below for the unique Sense Roid

Necomimi

Japanese inventors have come up with a new device that blends Japan’s fascination with cuteness and its penchant for experimental high tech gadgets. The gizmo is called Necomimi, neco meaning cat and mimi meaning ears in Japanese. The gadget is fluffy cat’s ears for humans that read their brainwaves. The fluffy headwear reads user’s brain activity, meaning the ears perk up when they concentrate and flop down when users enter a relaxed state of mind. A promotional video for the gadget shows a young woman’s cat ears perk up as she bites into a donut and again when she passes a young man in a park, only to flatten as she apparently brushes off the missed encounter, relaxes and smiles.

The inventors said “We were exploring new ways of communicating and we thought it would be interesting to use brainwaves.” “Because the sensors must be attached to the head, we tried to come up with something cute and catchy.”

The company behind the product, Neurowear hopes to market the device by the end of the year.

What do you think?

Watch the video for Necomimi below

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New Nintendo

Recently I wrote a post about the new Nintendo due to make its debut at the E3 games show in Los Angeles on June 7th. You can read the post here

The new Nintendo made its debut and is a game changer. Nintendo took the wraps off its newest game console which will be the successor to the popular Wii. The new console called the Wii U offers HD graphics capabilities as well as a new controller with a 6.2 inch touchscreen. The new controller has got the full traditional Nintendo stick and button controls on either side of the screen, triggers on the back, a microphone, speakers and an inward facing camera. The controller can be used to play a game on the TV, or play a game portably by itself without using the TV at all.

The new Wii U will be compatible with all other Wii accessories including the Balance Board as well as the Remote and Nunchuk, but will also use the new controller.

The new Wii will be available from next year. I cannot personally wait for it to arrive.

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Healthy Miso Soup

Did you know that Miso Soup is really healthy for you? Studies are confirming that Miso Soup possesses numerous health promoting benefits. It is rich in antioxidants and protective fatty acids, and loaded with healthy doses of manganese, zinc and copper. It also contains isoflavone that may have protective effects against some cancers.

New studies are also confirming that consuming Miso Soup can be an effective component in weight control. It works by reducing the accumulation of fat in the body.

Science is just now only beginning to uncover the tremendous health and wellness potential of this magnificent soup.

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Easy to Cook Japanese Recipe Oyako-don (Chicken and Egg with Rice)

Oyako-don is a popular Japanese dish that can be found at home or in a restaurant. Oyako means parent and child in Japanese so both the chicken and egg are used in this famous Japanese dish.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 150g chicken breast
• 1 tbsp mirin
• a few drops vegetable oil
• 1 brown onion, sliced
• 1 spring onion, sliced diagonally
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 bowls cooked rice

Dashi Mixture
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 tbsp sake
• 70ml dashi

Method

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and marinate with mirin.
2. Make the dashi mixture by heating soy sauce, caster sugar, sake and dashi in a saucepan, set aside.
3. Pour a little of the oil in a frying pan and stir-fry chicken until cooked through.
4. Add onion and stir until lightly brown. Add spring onion and cook for a further minute.
5. Add dashi mixture and bring to the boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Pour beaten eggs over the simmering mixture. Set over low heat until the egg is just cooked.
7. Place a portion of the hot rice into each bowl and slide half of the chicken and egg topping over the rice in each bowl.

Note:
• For a slight variation you can top with either tempura or pork cutlet

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