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Robotic Vacuum

By Chief Robot | Filed in Concept, Robot News

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The latest in robotic vacuum design from Yanko Design and the 2010 Electolux Design Lab competition. The Instinct by Berty Bhuruth.  It almost looks like something from Star Wars or a robotic dog.

Berty Bhuruth’s robotic vacuum cleaner concept is a response to a future where people will have less time and less space to store things, making efficient cleaning a problem. The Instinct Vacuum cleaner, a robotic, four-legged device that adapts to its environment, allows it to clean in even the messiest of places. The Instinct chooses the path of less cleaning resistance by consulting 3d models of the room it creates before tackling its task.

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Funktionide Robot

By Chief Robot | Filed in Art, Concept, DIY, Robot News

dznthesisfunktionide20Most robots resemble something humanoid like Data from Star Trek or the programmable humanoid robots that play soccer.  Some robots like the Roomba actually perform useful functions.

Well, along comes Funktionide by Stefan Ulrich to shatter all pre-conceived notions as to what a robot is and looks like.  Stefan calls Funktionide an “emotional robot”.

Yup, that’s right, the white blob on the couch next to the guy is a robot.

Click through for a video and watch the robot breathe.

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Alien Pet Care Robot

By Chief Robot | Filed in Concept, Robot News

500x_petcare1This robotic pet minder concept is a cool idea.  Unfortunately it might actually scare your pet.

The Pet Care Robot is a Wi-Fi enabled robot with 2 large eyes (cameras), a speaker, microphone and a ball for your pet to play with.

The robot can be remotely controlled in order to watch or play with your pet by controlling the ball. The ball is automatically recharged when docked.

Also the eyes are scratch resistant due to eyelids that automatically close when it senses danger.

Neat idea, but just a concept for now.

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robot-plants-marsLe Petit Prince is a design finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab competition.

This cute robot designed by Martin Miklica, is designed to help us conquer Mars or other planets one plant at a time.

Le Petit Prince does that by wandering around and finding the best soil and nutrients for the plant it is growing.

Some day these cute little guys may help us conquer Mars.

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Pushya And Pullya

By Chief Robot | Filed in Concept

pushya_pullya2Good vs evil.  Darth Vader vs  Jedi Knights.  Its and old story with a new twist, robots.

Pullya is the good robot, obviously in white, and Pushya is the bad robot in black.

Pullya does all your chores like laundry and mowing the lawn, while Pushya sells your tv.

This fantastic concept design is by Paul Grader.  See more pictures over at Yanko Design.

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