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IBM Uses Roomba Robots To Plot Data Center Heat

Posted by samzenpus on from the temp-bots dept.

judgecorp writes "IBM is using robots based on iRobot Create, a customizable version of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, to measure temperature and humidity in data centers. The robot looks for cold zones (where cold air may be going to waste instead of being directed to the servers) and hotspots (where the air circulation may be breaking down. IBM is putting the robots to commercial use at partners — while EMC is at an early stage on a strikingly similar project."

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  1. Roomba proves it by DickBreath · · Score: 4, Funny

    Roomba proves that robots can revolutionize domestic cat transportation.

    Now they just need to provide a way for the cat to steer the darned thing and provide a more comfortable surface for the cat to sit on.

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    1. Re:Roomba proves it by Mystakaphoros · · Score: 4, Funny

      Roomba proves that robots can revolutionize domestic cat transportation. Now they just need to provide a way for the cat to steer the darned thing and provide a more comfortable surface for the cat to sit on.

      Allowing cats to steer robots is a sure fire way to doom us all.

  2. I for one welcome our new robot.... by cant_get_a_good_nick · · Score: 3, Funny

    Ahhh, nevermind.. .anyone with a new robot meme? Bite my shiny metal.....

  3. Re:Temperature probes are pretty cheap by camperdave · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is a temp censor one who only blocks out offensive material for a short time?

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