Affective Computing - Brandon Loverude

  • Smartphone?? Smartphone!

    Smartphone?? Smartphone!

    IBM creates the first smartphone that will change the world forever! Its name is Simon. Simon has a digital touchscreen, email capability, built-in apps, calculator, and a key pad. Is there anything Simon can't do? The link below goes into more details about Simon and how smartphones changed the world forever.
  • Birth Control Chip

    Birth Control Chip

    This chip will be entered into the female body to control the ovulation cycle. It works by using a remote control or your smartphone. It works by being placed into a female body at birth. It can then regulate the hormone levels until it is taken out or turned off. This chip was rumored in 2018, but is expected to be published in 2025. Video link:
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2tEFtfoTsA&feature=emb_logo)
  • Merging of the Physical and Virtual world

    Merging of the Physical and Virtual world

    With the current pandemic going on, one thing that has been evident is the importance of technology. Not for work purposes, but for emotional connections between people. AI technology is built to connect people, and a goal companies have in the coming years is to be even more digitally connected.
  • Smart glasses (iGlasses)

    Smart glasses (iGlasses)

    iGlasses are considered to be one of the next big breakthroughs in the tech industry. They work by merging together real life and virtual reality. Too lazy to use your hands? Just use your eyes! Our world is continually evolving and smart glasses are the direction we are headed.
  • Job Interview with a Robot Job Recruiter

    Job Interview with a Robot Job Recruiter

    It has been a concern for years that a robot could someday "steal" the job of a human. This robot actually helps you get the job. Have you ever thought about what it would be like getting questions asked to you by a robot? The link below is an article that goes more in depth about this robot, and how one company uses this job recruiting robot to get the job done! Link:
    (https://recruitingtimes.org/news/19412/next-job-interview-conducted-recruiter-robot/)