# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log (April 17, 2010)

• A video of octopus arms was shared (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAiSOH7pFVM), prompting discussion about biomimetic technologies and potential human augmentation.

• BioGPS (http://biogps.gnf.org), a gene annotation portal, was shared as a resource for researchers interested in genomics and gene expression data.

• Discussion of visualization tools for complex systems, including Gephi, GraphViz, and Processing, with applications for dependency mapping and project management.

• A DIY 40W laser cutter project was shared (http://www.buildlog.net/cnc_laser/), highlighting well-documented open-source hardware designs for personal fabrication.

• A concept for "distributed manufacturing via SMS" was proposed, where participants would receive text messages with specific instructions for collaborative construction projects.

• NASA's space-bound fabrication setup was discussed, focusing on remote-controllable machine shops for extra-planetary locations that could manufacture parts from raw materials rather than shipping duplicates.

• Conversation about home-based cell culture regulations and biosafety levels, particularly regarding non-pathogenic animal cell cultures and cryopreservation techniques.