28.8.11

德國製造 - 機器人保姆 Care-O-Bot3

一個機器人保姆緩慢滑入廚房,用只有三根手指的手拿起一瓶蘋果汁,輕輕放入身前托盤。接著,它滑回客廳,把飲料呈給正在聊天的客人們。
這一科學幻想小說中的場景,已由德國斯圖加特市弗勞恩霍弗製造工程與自動化學院所研製的新型機器人變為現實。 也許有一天,機器人保姆真可以讓人類徹底解脫家務勞動。

外形像一立式吸塵器 新型機器人保姆代號為Care-O-Bot3,高1.45米 。它只有一隻手臂,三根手指,外觀與人體毫無相似之處,但行動靈活,可以完成不少家務雜事。 德新社24日援引參與研製工作的克裡斯托弗·帕爾利茨所作解釋,設計之初,研究人員有意避開了仿生家政機器人的外形。

不過,別看外形像一台立式真空吸塵器,新型機器人能做不少事情。而且,與「前輩」相比,它不但能借助於胸前觸摸屏幕「領會」主人的意思,還能聽懂語音命令,甚至「看懂」手勢。

全身遍佈各種傳感器
那麼,這個機器人究竟是如何運行?它怎麼會知道所需東西的位置?怎麼知道究竟用多大力量捏住一個玻璃瓶子?怎麼避免在做家務過程中誤傷主人?
一切「秘密」都在它遍佈全身不計其數的傳感器中。

立體彩色照相機、激光掃瞄儀、三維立體攝像頭使機器人保姆可以實時瞭解身邊環境。 如果有人進入它手臂活動的範圍內,手臂會停止動作;體內數據庫告訴它各種生活用品的外形特徵,以及在哪兒能找到那些用品;壓力傳感器則可以避免它在抓東西時用力過大。

行動自如能「學習」
這一新型機器人還有兩個重要特點:「靈活」和「聰明」。

研究人員比吉特·格拉夫說:「安裝在機器人腳下四個獨立、可向不同方向移動的輪子讓它行動靈活,「這樣,即使是公寓中一個狹窄的過道,Care-O-Bot3也可以安全通過。」
機器人保姆的手臂有7種自由度,可以讓它行動自如;三根手指可以拿住瓶子、茶杯以及類似物體並可以按下按鈕操縱其他機器。 此外,它還具備「學習」能力,認識新事物。使用者只需把機器人不知道的物件放入它「手」中,它就可以對物件作三維分析,從而「記住」這一物件。

19.7.11

Lorient Australia Fire door upgrade seals available from Lorient Australia

Ref. : http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Lorient-Australia/Fire-door-upgrade-seals-available-from-Lorient-Australia-n909700

Available from Lorient Australia , FDBU60 fire door upgrade seals are used to upgrade existing fire doors where the bottom of the door has a gap that exceeds 10mm. This gap measurement is the maximum gap allowed on fire doors according to AS1905/1.

FDBU60 fire door seals are retrofitted to fire doors to help provide up to 2 hours fire resistance, and helps to reduce costs associated with fire door replacements or door build-ups. They can even be installed while the door is in place, meaning that it will not need to be removed from its hinges.

These fire door upgrade seals can be used in combination with Lorient Integrity 4000 Series Threshold Plates to address disability compliance issues as well as aesthetics.

FDBU60 fire door seals are supplied with pre-drilled slotted holes and screws to ensure they are easily fixed to the bottom of door leafs. They can be used to seal gaps up to 60mm on 35mm and 45mm proprietary doors.

Further information on the range of fire door upgrade seals is available from Lorient Australia.


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4.7.11

Brush fire near Red Butte Gardens begins weekend fire season

Ref. : http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705375658/Brush-fire-near-Red-Butte-Gardens-begins-weekend-fire-season.html

SALT LAKE CITY — The heat was on Sunday, as 100-degree temperatures registered the hottest day of the year and sent Utahns scrambling for cover.

On I-15 near Bangerter Highway, two southbound lanes were closed after high temperatures caused a concrete slab to buckle.

A brush fire in the mountains east of Red Butte Gardens at the University of Utah campus began Sunday at 2 p.m and spread over 20 acres. As of Sunday evening, officials said the fire was 40 percent contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but officials were not ruling out human involvement.

"This vegetation is dry, it's ready to burn and it's moving," Salt Lake Fire Cpt. Mark Bednarik said.

Bednarik said the fire was a "close call," with flames coming as close as 150 yards to structures. He could not speculate on when the fire would be contained, but said crews would be working through the night and were optimistic of having a perimeter around the fire Monday morning. The west side of the fire, which threatened Red Butte Gardens, the Chevron oil pipeline and the Natural History Museum, was completely contained while the east side continued to burn.

"The east side is still a big concern," Bednarik said.

Bednarik said that precautions were taken to ensure the well-being of the 120 firefighters working in the extreme heat. As of Sunday evening no injuries – of crew members or residents – were reported.

In the mountains east of Weber State University in Ogden, a fire was contained early Sunday morning after illegal fireworks triggered the burn around 11 p.m. Saturday, officials said. The people using the fireworks called the fire department and crews from five agencies struggled to reach the location due to the mountain terrain and lack of roads.

The fire burned nearly two acres before it was contained and did not reach any homes, officials said.

In the Daybreak Community of South Jordan, a garage was set on fire by fireworks around 10:20 p.m. Saturday. South Jordan Fire Battalion Chief Wayne Edginton said a homeowner was putting on a fireworks show outside his home in an open area when something went "awry" and fireworks were ignited inside the garage. A spectator standing approximately 180 feet away was struck by shrapnel and drove himself to the hospital after experiencing burns and lacerations, Edginton said. Two other individuals were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.

Steve Rodgers was watching the fireworks from across Oquirrh Lake and said it looked like a professional show. When the fireworks stopped, the show didn't.

"There were fireworks going off inside the garage and flames rolling out through the garage door," Rodgers said.

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22.6.11

大馬國中“失火”警鈴響‧近900師生演習逼真

Ref. : http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/146000

今日聯合新山拉慶消拯局舉行校內防火演習。今天的演習共有逾800名上午班學生及70名教師參與,消拯局方面則出動了16名消拯員、一輛消拯車及一輛救傷車。消拯員在校舍製造滾滾濃煙,場景逼真。當警鈴響起時,校園內頓時尖叫聲四起,同學紛紛按照安全路線疏散至操場。

首次與消拯局聯辦演習

大馬國中家教協會主席鄭志文說,此次消防演習是該會首次與消防局聯辦,希望借此機會教導學生如何在火患發生時,以正確的滅火技術及防備工作來解決問題。此次防火演習的現場指揮官克沙萬表示,該隊伍與學校所安排的“劇情”非常逼真,甚至安排6名學生“受困”樓內,考驗消防人員的救援技術。

瞭解拯救行動運作

鄭瑋琳(16歲)表示,她在拯救行動中扮演受困的學生之一,親身參與的她學到了在火災發生時要如何應對,也瞭解到消拯隊的拯救行動是如何運作。

學習火災時應臨危不亂

葉雪莉(16歲)是在拯救行動中,扮演因受困而呼吸困難的學生。演習讓她學習到,火災時應臨危不亂,等待消拯人員的救援。

首次參與演習相當有趣

許智勇(14歲)也參與了這次演習,扮演受困二樓的學生。他在不到10分鐘的時間內就被“救出”,拯救行動非常速度。雖然他早已知曉關於防火的基本常識,但這是他第一次參與防火演習,所以感覺相當有趣。(星洲日報/大柔佛)


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30.5.11

FREEDOR WINS MAJOR FIRE SAFETY AWARD

Ref. : http://www.specificationonline.co.uk/news-article/740

Freedor, the world's first wireless, electrically powered free-swing door closer, has won the best passive protection product award at the 2011 Fire Excellence Awards held to celebrate the best products, services and people in the fire safety community.

Accepting the award at the glittering event, hosted by international rugby star, Martin Bayfield, Fireco MD Neil Purssey said, 'Winning this prestigious award is a really fantastic achievement! The judges have recognised that Freedor is an exceptional product that combines innovation, functionality, good looks, and the potential for fast, low-cost installation that we believe will quickly make it one of the market leaders!'

Installed at the top of a fire door and allowing the door to swing freely, Freedor allows users to hold open fire doors at any angle, automatically closing them when the fire alarm sounds. Freedor is simple, neat and unobtrusive, and it's easy to install in new buildings and retrofit.

Features include: Adjustable closing speed; Operates up to power size 4 (80kg fire door); Allows the door to be set at any angle up to 90 degrees and operate normally until activated; Suitable for right and left hand swing doors; Can be installed on the opening or closing side of the door; Night-time release facility; Fail-to-safe technology, with a minimum battery life of 12-18 months; Adjustable sensitivity; Designed to comply with BS EN 1154, BS EN 1155, BS 7273-4 category C.

For more product information contact Fireco on 0845 241 7474


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18.5.11

Fire and Smoke Door Inspections, repairs and replacements

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