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 focussed 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. Jolie O'Dell (September 13, 2011). "Demo: With OLogic, your iPhone can power a two-wheeled, music-playing robot". VentureBeat. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
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  4. Steve Mollman (December 19, 2007). "'Mind-Reading' Games Just in Time for Christmas — 2008". Wired. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  5. Wang, Alan (January 17, 2007). "Controlling Electronics Using Your Mind". abc7news.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  6. "OLogic". Crunchbase. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  7. 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. 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. "The Pitch: OLogic makes robots for fun and profit". Silicon Valley Business Journal. April 27, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  11. "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. Jolie O'Dell (May 10, 2011). "Robots, Androids & Geeks at Google I/O". Mashable. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
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