Neuron Robotics

We're thrilled that students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are using the DyIO in their Major Qualifying Project. Look for the DyIO at about 1:04 on the video.

This is the Auger Driven Ice Surveyor. The video shows initial testing on the prototype auger-drive system, the first movement tests on carpet, and the first outdoor testing.

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Mass Innovation Night #MIN20

Posted in Events on November 15, 2010 2 Comments

On Wednesday, November 10th, I attended the 20th Mass Innovation Night.
As always, many thanks to our hosts, Bobbie Carlton and Dan Englander. For a change of pace, the event was held at Clock Tower Place in Maynard. I now have a new appreciation for my GPS Unit. Maynard is close but it's a lot of back roads.
The presenting companies were:

Active Interview – Web-based video interviewing
Novell Pulse — Real-time enterprise collaboration technology
iCreate to Educate — Innovation in K-12 STEM learning, and,
Spreadable — Powerful word-of-mouth tool

The companies with tables were:

WaySavvy, a travel app, which was apparently a last-minute replacement for Caveman Case Co., which makes handmade iPad cases
Mtiks — Anti-piracy solution for iOS apps
Webiva — A CMS for web professionals, and,
Weed lance — The best weeder ever

The experts were:

Clock Tower Law Group - they help inventors, entrepreneurs, and established businesses acquire and maintain patents, trademarks, and domain names for their products and services. And! I knew of their principal, who is Erik J. Heels -- I recall reading his technology columns in the ABA Journal, lo these many years ago, back when I used to wear a lawyer hat
Schneider Associates - they are a full-service marketing communications agency
Springboards - they are a provider of professional communications coaching and English language training to both the talented entrepreneur and the talent-driven enterprise.
Structured Information - articles, white papers and Wikipedia entries for technology companies.
Joel Foner and Ellie St. George Godfrey - they run a program called "Leading Teams Beyond Fear and Panic", and,
Evarts Coaching - they help professionals to achieve clarity and attain influence.

It was great to see these familiar faces:

Barb Finer of Quivivity
Ben Hron of VC Ready Law
David Lopez of Sales Training for Start Ups
Heinz Bachmann of CustomRF
Writer Janet Egan
Kelley Kassa of Midnight Oil Writing
Mark Sprague
Masoud Shadravan
Rich Sands, and
Tara Greco.

I had a great time as always and am looking forward to December, when this event will be back in Waltham and again at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation.