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Robots That Serve Beyond The Vacuum

Posted by timothy on from the alt-title-robots-that-don't-suck dept.

Tim Brown of Mobile Robotics writes "While everyone has been debating the abilities of new robotic vacuum cleaners and their varying price tags, Siemens has quietly announced they have developed a 'Dressman' robot that will iron your clothes! (my least favorite household chore). Rumoured to be priced at US$1700 it seems expensive for an iron. But it appears that the Roomba's best work might be that it is ushering in a new era of innovation in home products. (Note very cool picture with the article.)"

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  1. What makes it a robot? by enosys · · Score: 1, Redundant

    What makes it a robot? It's just an alternative to an iron. It's a fairly dumb machine. It just has to pre-heat and then blow hot air for a set time. You have to put the shirt on and everything.

  2. Re:Usefulness by RajivSLK · · Score: 0, Redundant

    You forgot about taxes. They make $50,000 before taxes. They would have to buy this thing for $1,700 with after tax income.

  3. Yup - it's not a robot, it's.... by Ratface · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It's a politician - a big dummy filled with hot air!

    *boom-boom*

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