microwave
Intelligent harvesting robot could lead to cheaper food at the checkout
By Darren Quick
02:37 August 17, 2009 PDT

Researchers in the U.K. are working at turning newly developed imaging technology into an intelligent harvesting machine. Using microwave measurement, the system can look beneath the leafy layers of a crop, identify the differing materials, and enable precise size identification. Such a machine could minimize wastage in crops like cauliflower and solve an impending labor shortage for U.K. farmers caused by a fall in the number of migrant workers. Read More
Meals on the go: Heinz USB powered mini-microwave
By Paul Ridden
18:33 June 16, 2009 PDT

Heinz, famous the world over for its ketchup and baked beans, claims to have come up with a quick and easy solution for the legions of stressed out workers who are missing out on meals because they are tied to their desks. A portable microwave oven amusingly called the Beanzawave might not sound that impressive, but add its miniature dimensions and USB connectivity to the mix then this could be a recipe for success. Read More














John Wassner
- November 27, 2009 @ 01:40 UTC