News tagged with robot vacuum cleaner
Samsung launches a new vacuuming robot
(PhysOrg.com) -- Samsung Electronics has launched its latest autonomous robot vacuum cleaner, the Tango, which is capable of vacuuming hardwood floors, carpets, and even beds without human assistance.
Older adults want robots that do more than vacuum, human factors/ergonomics researchers find
Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered that, contrary to previous assumptions, older adults are more amenable than younger ones to having a robot "perform critical monitoring tasks that would require little interaction ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Vacuum robot is trilingual, knows witty dialect
(AP) -- It looks just like iRobot's Roomba vacuuming machine, except the new circular roaming vacuum cleaner from Sharp Corp. is trilingual, and even knows a hip humorous dialect.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
May 08, 2012 |
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New robot butler "HERB" can microwave your dinner (w/ Video)
(Phys.org) -- One of the big disappointments of the computer age is the distinct lack of robots in our everyday lives. For years we’ve all been teased by the possibilities of robots in SciFi movies and television shows, ...
Smithsonian welcomes Discovery to space collection
(AP) -- Space shuttle Discovery is preparing to move into its new home at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum annex in northern Virginia.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 19, 2012 |
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Toxins from diseased brain cells make diseases of the brain even worse
Sometimes our immune defence attacks our own cells. When this happens in the brain we see neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. But if the the immune defence is inhibited, the results ...
Feb 22, 2012 |
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Engineering research brings seven adult-sized humanoid robots together for first time in US
Seven adult-sized humanoid robots took the stage during Drexel University's celebration of National Engineers Week, in a first-of-its-kind assembly of robotic technology. A showcase event on Feb. 20 introduced all seven of ...
Feb 21, 2012 |
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Domestic robots: Harmony on the homefront?
Are robots welcome in our homes? A qualitative study done at EPFL has revealed some interesting possibilities. Only one out of three households thinks automatic vacuum cleaners are worth the investment. The ...
Dec 21, 2011 |
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Argonne scientists design self-assembled "micro-robots"
(PhysOrg.com) -- Alexey Snezhko and Igor Aronson, physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, have coaxed "micro-robots" to do their bidding.
Aug 09, 2011 |
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Roomba-maker iRobot clears path for robotics
Top scientists around the world are trying to improve upon robots, which can already detect bombs, perform surgery and even go into battle.
Apr 22, 2011 |
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Home appliances get 'smart' at CES
Mobile phones aren't the only things getting smart. Home appliances are too.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 08, 2011 |
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60-second review: Auto-vacuuming robots
This column kicks off our series on gadgets to help you achieve your New Year's Resolution. Today's review: the latest in auto-vacuuming robots to aid our lazy readers who resolve to have a cleaner home. ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 06, 2011 |
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