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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] Read more
This robotic reptile is actually a remote controlled firefighting machine. Dubbed as the Anna Konda, the fire extinguisher robot is strong enough to walk through debris to put off fire. The internal water delivery system also keeps the device chilled. Measuring 3 meters long and weighing at 75 kilos, the “snake” has 20 joints, each of which has 33 degrees of movement and can handle 1450 psi of water pressure. Watch the video after the jump. [SlipperyBrick] Read more
Built by French company La Machine, this 50-foot and 40 ton spider robot is set to invade the streets of Liverpool, England on Friday. Apparently, this gigantic spider robot is a component in an elaborate bit of street theater that will take place at various landmarks throughout the city—culminating in a “spectacular finish” on Sunday. Wanna be a witness? [BBC]
Kokoro’s Actroid DER2 Fembot has appeared in a short commercial video spot for UV insect repellent/sunscreen spray. The robot was made its debut in Japan two years ago. FYI, this android is available on rent for around $3500 for 5 days. Video after the jump. [Newlaunches] Read more
This impressive Wall-E lego is created by NXT Mindstorms hacker, BlueToothWiki to be your personal new maid. It helps to keep your place clean by taking out the trash. Using the ultrasonic sensor, this amazing piece of robot will detect, verify the trash and scoop it right away. [Geeky Gadgets via PeepCulture]
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