[SANS ISC] “Open” Access to Industrial Systems Interface is Also Far From Zero

I published the following diary on isc.sans.edu: “‘Open’ Access to Industrial Systems Interface is Also Far From Zero“: Jan’s last diary about the recent attack against the US pipeline was in perfect timing with the quick research I was preparing for a few weeks. If core components of industrial systems

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Skinny fiber optic tether could let ROVs be launched from small boats

Even though underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are getting smaller, their communications cables have remained relatively fat and hefty. That may about to change, though, thanks to a new fishing-line-based fiber optic tether.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Skinny fiber optic tether could let ROVs be launched from small boats

Remote Control Robot Deals Dominoes

Oh, dominoes — the fun of knocking them down is inversely proportional to the pain of setting them all up again. [DIY Machines] is saving loads of time by automating the boring part with a remote control domino-laying machine. If only it could pick them back up.

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ArcX ring lets phone-using athletes keep their hands on the action

There are many sports where both of your hands are occupied, making it difficult to remotely control your smartphone – even if you’re using a smartwatch. The ArcX Sports Ring, which will make its debut at CES 2021 later this month, was designed to reme… Continue reading ArcX ring lets phone-using athletes keep their hands on the action

Knuckles-5 allows drone pilots to keep one hand free

Conventional dual-joystick drone controllers require pilots to use both hands – this can be inconvenient, plus not everyone has two functional hands. That’s where the one-handed Knuckles-5 controller is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Dro… Continue reading Knuckles-5 allows drone pilots to keep one hand free

Omnidirectional robot shoots out treats for home-alone pets

Earlier this year, we heard about a pet-entertaining/treat-dispensing robot known as Pumpkii. Although its crowdfunding campaign was cancelled, the similar Rocki is now available for purchase.Continue ReadingCategory: Pets, LifestyleTags: Robots, Dogs,… Continue reading Omnidirectional robot shoots out treats for home-alone pets

Crew in a Box is made for remote TV interviews in the time of Covid-19

If your job involves sending TV crews around the country to shoot interviews in people’s homes or workplaces, you’ll know that the current pandemic has made such tasks very difficult. That’s where Crew in a Box is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Crew in a Box is made for remote TV interviews in the time of Covid-19