Future Technology Expo

STORY: Even in an economic downturn, technology companies and research institutes must carry on planning the technologies that will shape our lives in the future. The Jetsons’ vision of robots in the home may not be too far off. One such robot is Justin. Its developers at the German Aerospace Center DLR see robots helping with the chores both at home and in space. [Cristoph Borst, German Aerospace Center]: “We are developing this robot for duel use. One use is in space as a robonaut. Because we are a German aerospace centre and another use is for domestic applications. So we plan to have it as a service robot in the household.” The German research organization Fraunhofer specializes in turning scientific concepts into practical applications. They have brought an image of how our bathrooms may be designed in the future. [Dr. Edwin Noraska, Fraunhofer Researcher]: “This project is about helping people growing old in their home and for this purpose the system reminds people to follow a special sequence, for example to wash their hands when they get up from the toilet.” Past innovations from the Fraunhofer stable include the MP3 digital music format and their latest commercial application includes a mirror that appears to make clothes change color when they are held up in front of it. But as one of Fraunhofer’s researchers points out, there is more to it than meets the eye. [David Schneider, Fraunhofer Researcher]: “Actually not, it changes more than that (the color). It sees …
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Wowgao?s Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo Returns in 2008 ? Even Bigger and Better in Toronto

WowGao’s Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo Returns In 2008 – Even Bigger And Better in Toronto

December 10, 2007 – Toronto, Canada – WowGao Inc. today announced its 2008 Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo.

Following the success of the 2007 show held in Ottawa, the 2008 Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo is moving to Toronto and will be expanded to include enterprise solutions and products for both medium and small business firms as well as traditional large corporations.

This fourth annual event will focus on the latest IT products and solutions being developed and sought after in the healthcare and public service industry, such as Web 2.0, Patient Monitoring Systems, Document Management, Business Intelligence, Mobile Data Systems, RFID Solutions, Biometrics and much more.

To register for Early-Bird Passes please visit http://gov.wowgao.com/registration or call 1-416-292-0038 ext. 812.

For more information about the event, please visit http://gov.wowgao.com

About WowGao Inc.

WowGao Inc. is an award winning leading event management company that produces, since 2003, internationally renowned conferences and expositions that address the latest innovations and developments in the information technology industry. WowGao’s IT conferences and trade shows provide a forum for the convergence of technology gurus, cutting-edge technology vendors and IT product buyers together through interactive expositions, informative speaking opportunities and exciting corporate sponsored activities.

For all media inquiries:

Ronnie Sant

Director of Marketing

416-292-0038 ext 812

ronnies@wowgao.com

http://www.wowgao.com

GAO Group is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. GAO Group has marketing, sales, customer support, manufacturing and R & D facilities in various countries, with most of its staff located in Canada, USA, Europe and China.

The first Member Company, GAO Research Inc., was founded on June 2, 1992 and it quickly established its reputation as an R & D power house in the embedded industry. GAO Group has continually grown and has become a conglomerate of fast growing companies with an enormous international customer base and an extensive network of VARs, distributors, resellers, and strategic partners in diversified industries worldwide.

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