Why You May Need Dramamine at CES

amp1601 amp160The kids are smarter than usamp160Lego is releasing the second version of its WeDo robotics kit for elementary schoolaged kids The kit comes with Lego bricks and more importantly includes a Bluetoothbased hub that connects to a motor as well as motion and tilt sensors that are all part of the basic package WeDo also offers schools a curriculum of 40 hours of lessons built on key science standards typically taught in grades 242 If you39ve ever wondered what39s really in your food Consumer Physics is launching their new Scio sensor at CES this week The sensor helps you figure out the chemical makeup of your food or drink and comes with an app that visualizes the analysis Though expectedamp160to appeal to all the real audience is people with chronic health conditions like heart disease or diabetes The device is expected to retail at 2493 There have been a lot of devices and apps launched over the last few years that aim to quotnudgequotamp160consumersamp160into more positive behaviors A worthy example at this year39s CES is the Smart Wheel which snaps onto a steering wheel and warns the driver when their hands aren39t placed on the wheel correctly Aimed primarily at distracted teenage drivers the device originally featured on the TV show quotShark Tankquotamp160and will be available this year for 2004 Finally we39d be remiss by not covering something about virtual reality We covered French firm Immersit last year and they39re back this year updating their furniture addon for the burgeoning virtual reality space The addon amp160which is designed to work with any standard couchchair amp160vibrates and moves to onscreen action adding to the immersive experience Good luck and remember your DramamimeWant more Culture Vulture We shot a bonus special edition at CES yesterday as well Check it outThe opinions and points of view expressed in this commentary are exclusively the views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaVillagecom MyersBizNet Inc management or associated bloggers

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