Robotics
AIBO learns to recognise its owner
Sony's AIBO entertainment Robot can now be programmed to recognise its owner's face, name and voice. New software released this month by Sony also enables AIBO to find its own way to the re-charging station whenever it feels "hungry". Read More
Robot cleans all household floor surfaces
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Few would argue with kicking back in front of the TV while the floor around you is being automatically cleaned without any human intervention. The iRobot Corporation's "Roomba" Intelligent FloorVac does just that... Read More
Dyson's Robot Vacuum Cleaner - the DC06
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June 3, 2004 - The long awaited days when robots do the household chores are considerably closer with the arrival of the Dyson DC06; an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner that will clean all floor surfaces at the push of a button. Capable of 'learning' the layout of a room without and navigating safely around unforseen obstacles, the DC06 is 5% vacuum cleaner and 95% robotic intelligence. Read More
Husqvarna's Robot Lawn Mower
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The new Auto-Mower from Husqvarna is capable of maintaining a lawn area of between 1200 and 1500 square metres and once the low-current perimeter wire is installed, there is absolutely no outside help required. Read More
Honda aims to create humanoid robots for reliable home help
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The word 'robot' was once synonymous with creatures made in the image of man - humanoids. In recent years the science of robotics has broadened perception of robotic 'form', but advances by Honda look likely to again raise humanoids' profile. Read More
