# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (Dec 8, 2010)

* Utopiah inquired about browser extensions for EEG devices like Emokit and OpenEEG, suggesting Vimperator/Pentadactyl as potential frameworks for integration.

* Ion Torrent's Personal Genome Machine was discussed, a $50,000 DNA sequencer aimed at democratizing genomic technology, representing a significant price reduction compared to previous sequencing technologies.

* A video demonstration of a quadrotor with autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance capabilities using Kinect sensors was shared, based on the open-source OpenKinect project.

* The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch was a major topic, with participants sharing links to videos of the launch, post-mission press conference, and photographs from Steve Jurvetson's collection.

* Participants discussed the "5 stars of open linked data" framework by Tim Berners-Lee, with recommendations for resources like infochimps.org, Amazon's marketplace, and theinfo.org for accessing open datasets.

* A discussion about DIY biology included sharing an article about the "biotechnology genie" that cannot be put back in the bottle, suggesting proper governance and early engagement with the right people to reduce risks.