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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. 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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