The Matrix Is Coming .. Japanese Invent Fuel Cell Powered By Blood..

[Cth]

http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage2640.html (http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage2640.html)

New fuel cell opens way for artificial hearts
Publication Date:13-May-2005
06:30 AM US Eastern Timezone
Source:AFP
Tokyo - A Japanese research team has developed a fuel cell that runs on blood without using toxic substances, opening the way for use in artificial hearts and other organs.

The biological fuel cell uses glucose, a sugar in blood, with a non-toxic substance used to draw electrons from glucose, said the team led by Matsuhiko Nishizawa, bio-engineering professor at the graduate school of state-run Tohoku University.

"Since the electron mediator is based on Vitamin K3, which exists in human bodies, it excels in safety and could in the future generate power from blood as an implant-type fuel cell," the group said in a statement.

Most other bio-fuel cells under study use a metal complex, spawning concern about harm if used for implants.

The newly developed cell in the size of a tiny coin is able to generate 0,2 milliwatts of electricity, enough to power a device that measures blood sugar level and transmits data elsewhere, the group said.

[The Roman Candle]

Just so long as those shitty sequels don't happen...

[Gregory]

I'm sure it will be banned here on some weird pro-life stance.

[moonspider]

http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage2640.html (http://www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage2640.html)

New fuel cell opens way for artificial hearts
Publication Date:13-May-2005
06:30 AM US Eastern Timezone
Source:AFP
Tokyo - A Japanese research team has developed a fuel cell that runs on blood without using toxic substances, opening the way for use in artificial hearts and other organs.

The biological fuel cell uses glucose, a sugar in blood, with a non-toxic substance used to draw electrons from glucose, said the team led by Matsuhiko Nishizawa, bio-engineering professor at the graduate school of state-run Tohoku University.

"Since the electron mediator is based on Vitamin K3, which exists in human bodies, it excels in safety and could in the future generate power from blood as an implant-type fuel cell," the group said in a statement.

Most other bio-fuel cells under study use a metal complex, spawning concern about harm if used for implants.

The newly developed cell in the size of a tiny coin is able to generate 0,2 milliwatts of electricity, enough to power a device that measures blood sugar level and transmits data elsewhere, the group said.



http://www.nwe.ufl.edu/~zwhalen/f03/kpalmer/matrix/pictures/human%20pods2.jpg

[Jerome Gibbons]

Good God, do the Japenese rock or what?

[batphone begins]

I heart Japan

[SteveZegers]

I hope to be made into a cyborg ASAP.

[moonspider]

I hope to be made into a cyborg ASAP.


http://www.cientifica.com/archives/robocop.jpeg

[SteveZegers]

http://www.cientifica.com/archives/robocop.jpeg
I was thinking more...
http://www.grudge-match.com/Images/steve.jpg
No baby food, and he got chicks!

[Gregory]

I was thinking more...
http://www.grudge-match.com/Images/steve.jpg

Based on his post pictures, it's more like this:

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/d/dynomutt.jpg

[moonspider]

I was thinking more...
http://www.grudge-match.com/Images/steve.jpg
No baby food, and he got chicks!


http://www.pkleinow.addr.com/images/robo1.jpg

[Taki Soma]

us Japanese might be crazy and love porn, cats, manga and robots... but damn we're smart.

[moonspider]

us Japanese might be crazy and love porn, cats, manga and robots... but damn we're smart.


yep that's true
yeh forgot these guys though
http://www.usagichan.com/CharCon2002/images/Charcon2k2-205.JPG

[Cth]

More robot news:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05158/516819.stm (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05158/516819.stm)

Call to bullpen: 'Give me R2-D2'
Robot to throw out first pitch at Pirates-Orioles game tonight

While Pirates pitcher Oliver Perez's job is in no danger, coaches and others who pitch batting practice before games could one day be relegated to the bench by a robot.

A preview could come tonight, when the S-3 Platform Robot, built by Aliquippa-based RoPro Design and Beaver County Area Vocational Technical School, will deliver the first pitch as the Pirates square off against the Baltimore Orioles on "Robotics Night" at PNC Park.

The "first ever" robotic pitch is in conjunction with the Department of Defense's Joint Robotics meeting program, which will host more than 200 government employees working in the robotics field, in Pittsburgh today and tomorrow.

The S-3, which weighs about 200 pounds and resembles a small car, will be joined by a handful of other robots that will be on display on Federal Street prior to the game. These include the Sherpa DM, a heavy-duty robot made for the Army by Lawrenceville start-up Re2 Inc., and the Talon, which is made by a Boston firm and is being used by American troops in Iraq to disarm bombs.

"We want the public to be aware of the importance of the robotics industry to the region and see the neat products that are being developed locally," said Bill Thomasmeyer, president of the Lawrenceville-based National Center for Defense Robotics.

The S-3 will throw the first pitch to an honorary catcher, Tech. Sgt. Noel Murphy, an Air Force specialist who recently returned home from active duty overseas.

[moonspider]

"murphy...it's you"

[Jerome Gibbons]

All in all, I prefer the little cube robots that reproduce.

[alexlannin]

Creepiest thread title ever.