This week on WDD’s Hotspot, brought to you by Memory Protection Devices:
- Pocket Router – Asus has released the WL-330 NUL pocket router, which is a bit longer than an AA-sized battery.
- Autonomous Navigation System – Oxford University’s Mobile Robotics Group (MRG) has developed an autonomous navigation system for cars, using off the shelf components that allow it to take over driving while traveling on frequently used routes.
- The Bionic Eye – California-based Second Sight has announced that its Argus II System has received U.S. market approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Picture Perfect – Thanks to a processor chip developed at MIT, smartphone snapshots can be instantly converted into professional-looking photographs with just the touch of a button.