Robots changing their shape

The more research of Artificial Intelligence the more we get of Robots.Human automation is being more advanced with time but the problem remain same i,e rigidity.Robots are made of metals and other hard materials,although the skeletal structure are same as humans but remains stiff and inflexible.

However this scenario might change in the near future since some researchers from MIT and other universities of USA have developed a material that will allow the robots to be soft.Using a 3D printed phase changing material composed of polyurethane foam and wax researchers can use heat variances to manipulate the softness and hardness of the structure.

The prototype model was a snake robot.Their objective was to allow it to enter into a 1 cm opening and reach the other side.The use of foam and wax makes the whole process more affordable and simple.Other application of the same technology would even allow the robots to self heal but that is still in infancy stage.

  Quantum Internet

 

When we are in information superhighway the big concern is how to keep our data secure.And we are almost done.Researchers have been working on quantum technology to secure internet.This upcoming technology is known as quantum key distribution or QKD.

In China and Switzerland quantum technology is used to encrypt messages as a experiment.

Using this technique the network transmit photons in specific quantum states to create a cryptographic key.Using QKD data can be encrypted over non-quantum networks due to its mathematical complexity.

In order to decrypt the messages a very powerful computer is necessary.The beauty of the QKD is that if anybody try to hack the quantum key it would alter the quantum states of the photons and alerts the users.

At present the network range is restricted  due to the issues of quantum stability over long distances but that problem can be solved with the help of quantum repeaters.

NOKIA Secret Codes

 Here is secret mobile codes for Nokia phones irrespective of the cellular operator.You can troubleshoot some routine problems with the help of these codes.

*#06# - Checking the IMEI No

*#7780# -Reset to factory settings.
*#67705646# -To clear the LCD display(operator logo).
*#0000# -To view software version.
*#2820# - To view Bluetooth device address.
#pw+1234567890+1# Shows if sim have restrictions.
*#92702689# – takes you to a secret menu where you may find some of the information below:
1. Displays Serial Number.
2. Displays the Month and Year of Manufacture
3. Displays (if there) the date where the phone was purchased (MMYY)
4. Displays the date of the last repair – if found (0000)
5. Shows life timer of phone (time passes since last start)
#bta0# Display the Bluetooth MAC address (models with build-in Bluetooth radio, activate first to show address)
*#mac0wlan# -Display the WLAN MAC address (models with build-in Wi-fi radio)
*#res0wallet# Reset the mobile wallet (models with mobile wallet)
*#res0# Soft-format the memory (Symbian models only)
*#7370# -Restore the phone to factory default settings. You will loose all your settings, data, etc. This is used to reset the phone to the same state when it was brand new.
# *#2820# - Show Bluetooth MAC address.
# *#62209526# - Show Wireless LAN MAC address.
*3370# : Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) activation. It will automatically restart.
#3370# : Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) deactivation. It will automatically restart.
*4370# : Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart
#4370# : Half Rate Codec deactivation. It will automatically restart
*#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone)
*#21#- Allows you to check the number that “All Calls” are diverted To
*#2640# -Displays security code in use
*#30# -Lets you see the private number
*#43# -Allows you to check the “Call Waiting” status of your phone.
*#61# -Allows you to check the number that “On No Reply” calls are diverted to
*#62# -Allows you to check the number that “Divert If Unrea chable (no service)” calls are diverted to
*#67# -Allows you to check the number that “On Busy Calls” are diverted to
*#73#- Reset phone timers and game scores
*#746025625#- Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature “SIM Clock Stop Allowed”, it means you will get he best standby time possible
*#7760# -Manufactures code
*#7780# -Restore factory settings
*#8110#- Software version for the Nokia 8110

N.B-I am not responsible for any accident after using these codes.

Molecular Computers

In the near future computers may not be made of silicon but of DNA.DNA computers are much more faster and better than the traditional ones.

DNA is an information-rich molecule, and can be used for computing in a variety of ways. Computer chips are constructed using logic gates (such as AND, OR and NOT) that perform mathematical functions on given inputs. Similarly, these gates can be built from DNA, and connected up to run computations inside cells.

 

Brain-Computer Interface

 

Brain-computer interfaces(BCIs) plays a significant role in spinal cord injury,stroke or brain disease.It also helps to restore senses like sight or hearing or even memory.

BCIs implemented in brain's motor areas can record electrical signals thats represents particular movements. A computer decodes the signals and uses them to control a computer cursor or prosthetic limb.

The device would replace part of the brain's hippocampus, where short-term memory is converted to long-term memory. So far researchers has had success in rats and monkeys, and now they are  currently testing the device in humans.

Nanolasers on Silicon for Data Transmission

 

For quick transmission of data we rely on fiber optic cable.To ensure for more speed and seamless data flow researcher continue to new combinations of electronic and optical devices.

One of the promising research is growing lasers on silicon,the base layer of choice for electronic devices.

The lasers, called nanoneedles, are just one-tenth the width of a human hair and were developed by researchers working at the University of California, Berkeley. By growing lasers on silicon wafers, the researchers are expanding the ability of electronics to transmit data at capacities required by next-generation consumer devices and systems. 

Optical approaches such as lasers reduce power consumption and noise between components and increase speed.

To combine the strengths of silicon and optical laser materials, the Berkeley researchers overcame two longstanding challenges that have vexed researchers: 1) the mismatch between the crystalline structures of silicon and III-V semiconductor material, an essential solid-state laser material, and 2) growth temperatures that are incompatible with current integrated circuit fabrication. 

 

During the 10- to 15-minute crystal growth process, which occurs at temperatures between 400° and 450° C, nanoneedles in the shape of hexagonal pyramids emerge from a silicon base. These high-quality crystals can reach several hundred nanometers and can be layered, doped (i.e., other materials can be added to the crystal during the growth process, resulting in a crystal that has additional properties) or etched to create laser structures for device applications. The nanoneedle geometry provides a natural laser cavity that traps light by circulating it up and down the inside of the nanoneedle in a helical fashion. 

Linux System Monitoring Tools

1.Genome System Monitor-It is a Process Viewer which is responsible for tree view process dependencies,icons for processes,hide processes that you  don't want to see,graphical time histories of CPU/memory/swap usage.

2.KDE System Guard-It is also known as KSysguard.It is a KDE task manager and performance monitor.It can monitor both local and  remote hosts.

3.Cacti-Cacti is a complete frontend to RRDTool, it stores all of the necessary information to create graphs and populate them with data in a MySQL database. The frontend is completely PHP driven.Cacti also handles the data gathering.

4.Nagios-It is an open source system monitoring,network monitoring and infrastructure monitoring software application.It alerts users when something is going wrong and also alerts when the things resolves.

5. ./proc-It displays various system hardware configuration and also displays LInux kernel information. 

6.Strace-It helps in debugging webserver and other server issues.

7.Iptraf-ncurses-based IP LAN monitor.

8.Pmap-Reports memory map of a process thereby helping to find out the causes of memory bottlenecks