If you are too busy to clean your own house, then you can let the Samsung Tango to do the task. This robot vacuum will help you clean your floors, scrub your carpets and even tidy your furniture too. The Tango comes equipped with 13 sensors, which includes a 30fps camera and a crash sensor that sends out 26 to 6000 bursts to protect it from crashes. You can also control the robot using a remote control if necessary. Samsung’s Tango robot vacuum is currently available in South Korea for between $425 to $600 each. [Unplggd]
Samsung has successfully developed a robot vacuum cleaner that will be a competitor to the iRobot 560 Roomba. Known as the Samsung Furot II, the robot has a built in camera to help avoid any obstacles on its path. It even has a memory that works when the Furot II is off. So if you have surpassed its 90 minutes worth of cleaning time on its battery, you can recharge it and the Furot will pick up where it left off. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Newlaunches]
Still remember the Robotic Carp that we mentioned before? Here is a new robot fish that looks like a real fish. Dubbed as the Fishbot, this robot is developed by Yamamoto Laboratory. It was built to exacting specifications based on the movement of real fish and will be used for research purposes. What makes this robot special is that its eyes that can follow you wherever you go. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [technabob] More
The Edge Robotic Arm Kit has five axes of robotic movement that you can control using the wired remote. You only need about two hours to assembly the arm. It rotates and bends all kinds of ways, can reach out 13 inches and up 15 inches, lifts up to 100 grams, and comes with an LED to illuminate what you’re trying to pick up. The Edge Robotic Arm retails for $49.99 at ThinkGeek. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [ThinkGeek] More
Here’s a very smart robot to control your money, presenting the Robot Money Box. This little robot can talk, count, and even tell the time. Insert your money into the bank and it will keep track of it for you, also telling you how close you are to any set target amount, as well as giving encouragement for you to continue saving. It may also scold you if you seem to be taking out to much for his liking. The Robot Money Box retails for £24.95. [DVICE]
I-Shovel is a smart Robotic Snow Shovel that cleans snow on the driveway in short periodic intervals keeping it clean and ready to use. Its patent-pending technology allows the robot to detect snow accumulation and determine the perimeter of the area to be shoveled. Once it determines the area has received enough snow, the bot goes to work. An onboard battery keeps it shoveling for about 4,000 square feet, which would cover the average driveway at least 4 times. Though it’s still a prototype at this stage, but it’s supposed to be commercially available within a year. [Techeblog]
The Recon Scout robot looks like a dumbbell at first glance, but it is actually a robot that moves around on quiet electric motors. The robot can be controlled by a handheld controller within a 100 foot radius. Its remote control has an integrated display so you will know where to position the Recon Scout robot. The robot is also durable enough by a hard impact because it was specially built to survive a 30 foot drop onto concrete. [PopularMechanics]
Husqvarna offers the new automower lawnmower robot that is smart enough to mow your lawn by itself. The robot is also able to recharge itself using the solar panels installed on top of it. You can program this robot to mow your lawn as often you like. I think this automower lawnmower robot is perfect for lazy person. [TheRawFeed]
This robot reminds me of the ghost from the Japanese horror movies. Dubbed as the Repliee R-1, it is a full size humanoid robot that was specially designed to look like an actual five-year-old Japanese girl. The robot is designed to assist seniors and the disabled. [Ubergizmo]
For those who are lonely, Sega Toys has a robot plant to accompany you. Known as the Pekoppa, it nods to you casually and heartily. The robot has several ways of nod and changes the ways responding your voice tone.You can bring home the Sega Toys’ Pekoppa robotic plant with your $23. Watch the video after the jump to see what it’s like. [Gizmodiva] More
