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Service Robots in Service by 2010

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the still-no-flying-car dept.

Igor Birman writes "Reuters reports that Toyota aims to sell service robots by 2010. Meanwhile, the most advanced consumer robot produced in the US appears to be the iRobot Roomba, now available in pink. More information is available at Robotics Trends and NewsTarget.com"

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  1. Roomba is hardly the only one by Rei · · Score: 3, Interesting

    There's everything from robotic lawnmowers to the upcoming Scooba mopbot.

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    Aeris Died For Your Sins.
  2. I'm still waiting for advance... by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 3, Interesting

    in AI voice processing so we start having those cool robotic butlers and dishwashers (Who actually pick up your plates and sweep the floor).

    I find it amazing that hardware is advancing WAY beyond software.

  3. Robot Nation by TheKubrix · · Score: 3, Interesting

    For the tin foil hat crowd, heres an interesting essay about robots taking over,...and how it starts with general services:

    http://marshallbrain.com/robotic-nation.htm