OLogic

OLogic is an embedded systems research and development company with a focus on robotic applications and technologies.[1][2][3][4] OLogic works primarily as an external research and development team, which develops products for its clients.[1] The company’s work has been incorporated in consumer products and the education, medical and defense industries.[1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9] OLogic is headed by CEO Ted Larson and Vice President of Technology Brandon Blodget.[10]

Overview

OLogic was founded in Sunnyvale, California by CEO Ted Larson and then-COO Bob Allen, in 2005.[2][3][5][10][11] The company originally focued on research and design for robotics development in consumer electronics and toys.[3][11] OLogic has designed and built robotic consumer-products in-house under its brand, but has yet to initiate any mass manufacturing.[2][3]

OLogic Projects

Star Wars Science - The Force Trainer

The Star Wars Force Trainer is a toy designed by OLogic and licensed to Uncle Milton’s Toys, which allows the user to control the levitation of a sphere utilizing their brainwaves.[12][13][14][15][16]

AMP (Automated Music Personality)

AMP is a two-wheeled, self-balancing music-playing robot, which can follow its owner around.[1][3][6][7][8][17]

OddWerx

OddWerx is a smartphone dock with a built-in API, which gives the phone robot functionality.[2][3][11][18]

Google Android Robot

A robot, which debuted at Google IO in 2011.[19] It has two wheels, can move autonomously, change color, play music, and speak about the Android operating system.[19]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Jolie O'Dell (September 13, 2011). "Demo: With OLogic, your iPhone can power a two-wheeled, music-playing robot". VentureBeat. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "OLogic makes robots for fun and profit". Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal. May 9, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "The Pitch: OLogic makes robots for fun and profit". Silicon Valley Business Journal. April 27, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  4. ↑ Steve Mollman (December 19, 2007). "'Mind-Reading' Games Just in Time for Christmas — 2008". Wired. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  5. 1 2 Wang, Alan (January 17, 2007). "Controlling Electronics Using Your Mind". abc7news.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "OLogic". Crunchbase. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  7. 1 2 Tim Barribeau (November 10, 2011). "The OLogic AMP will play your music, follow you around, and even hold your drink". The Verge. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  8. 1 2 Eliane Fiolet (September 14, 2011). "OLogic A.M.P. Robot Controlled by a Smartphone". Ubergizmo. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  9. ↑ Laura Moncur (January 8, 2007). "CES 2007: Neurosky and Ologic". THE GADGETS PAGE. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  10. 1 2 "The Pitch: OLogic makes robots for fun and profit". Silicon Valley Business Journal. April 27, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  11. 1 2 3 "OLogic". Startup Idol. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  12. ↑ Hammock, Anne (January 4, 2010). "The future of brain-controlled devices". CNN. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  13. ↑ Garreau, Joel (April 23, 2009). "Brain Wave of The Future". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  14. ↑ Mike Snider (January 7, 2009). "Toy trains 'Star Wars' fans to use The Force". USA TODAY. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  15. ↑ Rachel Ramsey (March 2, 2012). "Ologic AMP Robot Holds Your Cup, Plays Your Music". RobotXworld. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Ologic Inc. Automated Music System, Phone Dock, Force Trainer Manufacturer & Exporter from Usa". HelloTrade. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Daily Planet". Bell Media. December 12, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Ologic". AngelList. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  19. 1 2 Jolie O'Dell (May 10, 2011). "Robots, Androids & Geeks at Google I/O". Mashable. Retrieved September 13, 2013.

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