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Sharp Cocorobo vacuum avoids obstacles, embraces small talk

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 14:42
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With iRobot cleaning up in the robotic vacuum game, it’s only logical that some major manufacturers like LG and Samsung want a piece of the dirt sucking action. Sharp has gotten into the game as well — though the company’s ‘bot goes the extra mile for cleanliness. Cocorobo TX-V100 has voice recognition functionality and will happily talk back, courtesy of its “voice communication,” which includes phrases like the ominous “I understand.” The little floor cleaning disk also has infrared sensors for avoiding obstacles and a built-in camera, so you can observe your sparking abode from a carpet view while you’re out. Cocorobo will be invading Japanese households this June. Check out a video of the ‘bot in action after the break.Continue reading Sharp Cocorobo vacuum avoids obstacles, embraces small talkSharp Cocorobo vacuum avoids obstacles, embraces small talk originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 10:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Akihabara News  |  Sharp (Translation)  | Email this | Comments

source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/sharp-cocorobo-vacuum-avoids-obstacles-embraces-small-talk/

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