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Cell Phone-Controlled Household Robot Revealed

Posted by timothy on from the unfortunate-name dept.

rocannon writes "Cellular News reports that Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a new robot for the home, the MARON-1, as a follow-up for the HOAP-1. MARON-1 is equipped with a wide range of functions including telephone, camera, remote control, timer and surveillance equipment, and can be remotely controlled by a cell phone to operate home electronic appliances or monitor household security."

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  1. Yeah, robotic guard dog... by icerunner · · Score: 5, Funny

    Use the surveillance camera to watch theives steal your robot while you're out.

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    Icerunner

  2. Wash, clean, mown the lawn... by e8johan · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I want a robot that can do more than take pictures of my house and switch channels on the TV. The company Husquarna has an automatic mower, Electrolux has an automatic vacuum cleaner. This is what I want at home. If it can walk the dog and wake me up in the morning too, I'll be really happy.

  3. A cellphone to control a remote control by Hunden · · Score: 5, Funny

    The robot's infrared remote control capability can be used to operate appliances such as air conditioners, televisions and VCRs.

    Perfect, so now I'm able to control a robot that can control my TV - Weee the advances of science!

    Now I only need a remote control for my cellphone...


    "Honey - Have you seen the remote control for the remote control for the..."