While doing some research on embedded Linux I ran across what has to be the coolest nerd gadget ever. It’s a “personal space assistant” that runs an embedded version of Linux on a Pentium III processor.

This item is a bit bigger than a grapefruit is size and you can carry it in one hand. Some of the cool features?

• Microphone
• Video Display Unit
• Environment Sensor
• Wireless Link
• Range finder
• Motion Detector
• Search Light
• Inventory Scanner
• Video Camera

It even has a “Micro Propulsion Unit” in case you get stuck in space somewhere and need to get back to ship.

Check it out in this write-up on linuxdevices.com.