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Tech Talk December 15, 2023

Rotary Club of Hamilton’s Remarkable Community Effort: Over 700 Children Receive Warmth and Gifts

  • As the Vice President of the Rotary Club of Hamilton and sponsored by Vacu-Man, we witnessed an incredible community gathering.
  • Over 700 children were provided with warm meals, mittens, toques, and books from the Hamilton Public Library.
  • Gratitude to all supporters, including 900 CHML and Y108 Children’s Fund, for their contributions that made this event successful.

Korean Company “Hound” Sets World Record with Four-Legged Robotic Dog

  • “Hound,” a Korean robotic engineering marvel, completed a 100m dash in under 20 seconds, reaching an average speed of 18 km/h.
  • Guinness Book of World Records officially recognized this achievement.
  • These robotic dogs will be used in various applications, from search and rescue to agriculture, law enforcement, and security.
  • Currently deployed at Pearson Airport for fence line monitoring.

New Vehicle Safety Feature: Cars to Detect Blood Alcohol Levels Through Steering Wheel

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration introduces a feature that can test blood alcohol levels by touching the steering wheel.
  • Aiming to reduce drunk driving accidents, over 13,000 fatalities in 2021.
  • Expected to roll out in the United States and potentially in Canadian vehicles as a safety measure.

Hyundai Innovates Winter Driving: Instant Snow Chains at the Push of a Button

  • Hyundai’s groundbreaking solution for winter climates: snow chains deploy with the push of a button.
  • Eliminates the hassle of traditional snow chain installation and removal.
  • Each tire equipped with extendable features for instant snow chain application.
  • This patent is expected to soon become a mass-produced option for vehicles.