Robot Living

Researchers from Chonnam National University in South Korea have unveiled a robotic flower.

This flower can produce oxygen, emit fragrances and moves to face people when they are near enough.  The flower also responds to music and light.

There is no price or release date yet.

Another robotic flower is TeRK (Telepresence Robot Kit).  This is a kit and website from CREATE labs at Carnegie Mellon.

This robotic flower kit can be programmed to open and close, track objects and even catch a light ball.

This kit, while on the pricey side at $725, seems very cool and educational.

Link via (ZDNet)

Mr. Recycle More is a giant purple robot.

The robot is over 6 meters tall and made up of more than 33 recycling bins.  He is part of Tower Hamlets, UK recycling campaign.

Tower Hamlets has one of the worst performances in terms of recycling.  Mr. Recycle More will hopefully spur folks on to better recycling habits.

Link via (Londonist)

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RoboVox is a giant robot that you can text to.

Created by artist Martin Bricelj, you send a text message to the robot and then the robot speaks it out loud. Robovox will be appearing in Rotterdam, Helsinki, Paris, New York and other major cities.

A book, DVD and other merchandise are also available from the website.

Hopefully the 8 meter tall giant robot has a very loud commanding voice.

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Kiwi robot band The Trons have been invited to play a gig in Paris  for Mercedes Benz.

The completely robotic band was created by New Zealander Greg Locke.  The band took 8 to 9 months to build, mostly from scavenged parts.

The band is made up of 4 members; Ham, Wiggy, Swamp and Fifi.

Mr. Locke stated:

It’s great to know they won’t get stage fright in front of the Mercedes executives!

The band will play at the 2008 Paris Auto Show as Mercedes Benz unveils a new model.  Watch a video of the band here.

Link via (Sydney Morning Herald)

Nerdbots are robots made of recycled materials.  They are created by married couple Nicholas & Angela from Kansas City, Missouri.

Similar in style to robots from the Bennett Robot Works.  The Nerdbots are for sale and range from $130 to $190.  The bot shown here is named Conar.

Check them all out here.

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