Chad Dotson – Page 9 – Computer Scientist / Software Engineer

TED – Vijay Kumar: Robots that fly … and cooperate

By chad March 2, 2012TechnologyNo Comments

This is an absolutely fantastic TED video talking about robotic quad-copters. These things have amazing flight characteristics and abilities. Source: Vijay Kumar: Robots that fly ... and cooperate.

The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter February 25, 2012

By chad February 26, 2012PhotographyNo Comments

I took these photos last night (February 25, 2012). Most are of the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter last night. The exceptions are the first is a pic, which was taken just after sunset, and the third pic, which was taken at the same time as the other pictures just more…

TEDxPhoenix – Lucianne Walkowicz – Look Up for a Change

By chad February 19, 2012UncategorizedNo Comments

Found this interesting talk on light pollution. Source: TEDxPhoenix - Lucianne Walkowicz - Look Up for a Change.

TED – Danny Hillis: Back to the future (of 1994)

By chad February 5, 2012TechnologyNo Comments

Found this interesting TED video last night. Thought it was worth sharing. Source: Danny Hillis: Back to the future (of 1994).

2011 In Pictures

By chad January 2, 2012Featured, Photography, UncategorizedNo Comments

These are a sampling of pictures I have taken this year. I selected them based on how representative they were of the month I took them in. January [nggallery id=47] This was the most snow I can remember. 6.5" to 7" total depending on where I measured. Duke and Daisy…

HoloAD

By chad December 31, 2011TechnologyNo Comments

Found this interesting video of a new product being developed by InnoVision Labs. This, like other recent "hologram" technology, uses LCD screens either above or below a system of mirrors. It does seem to be one of the more refined and realistic systems out there currently. Links: Innovision's US website…

Good Videos From TEDxHuntsville 2011

By chad December 27, 2011Doing Things Better, Inspirations, TechnologyNo Comments

These are from TEDxHuntsville 2011. Thought I'd posted about these already, but I guess I forgot to. Travis Taylor - Stay With It: You Have the Power to Change Your World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQNCUsHQYHE Tim Pickens - Explore, Have Fun and Live to Tell About It http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZOwAXr-Sp8 Daniel Crosby - You're Not…

Programming Progress

By chad December 20, 2011Doing Things Better, ProgrammingNo Comments

“Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight.” - Bill Gates I have that quote on my instant messenger. I found out Friday that someone had saw and used it. Its good that someone found it useful. It's a very valid point to…

Scheduling Time To Think

By chad December 18, 2011Doing Things BetterNo Comments

Here is another interesting post I found tonight on Lifehacker. This one approaches scheduling time for nothing but thinking. Source: Why Your Schedule Should Have a Weekly Appointment Dedicated to "Thinking Time".

When To Take A Break

By chad December 18, 2011Doing Things Better, WorkNo Comments

Found this article today on Lifehacker. It really make sense. Everyone should read it. Source: Take Vacations When You're in the Middle of a Project, Not When You're Finished. Edit: Also check out this one - The Trick to Accomplishing More by Doing Less: Take Breaks It talks…