Imagine the following picture: you are at home, complete disorder reigns around – everything is covered with almost a centimeter layer of dust, things are scattered everywhere, there is an alarm clock on the bedside table that does nothing except reproach you every morning, and the grass on the lawn in front of the house it has reached such a height that it is possible to hide an airborne company in it.
A robot is what you need! An army of smart bots will help you establish and automate stagnant life and cheer you up with the latest technology. Do you think this is fantastic? But no, today there are quite a few independently-thinking robots that can significantly simplify your life. And they can, if not all, then a lot: from cleaning to massage and even replacing other people as your best friend.
Dyson 360 Eye
This no-compromise robot vacuum cleaner is one of the best in its class. The Dyson 360 Eye has been in development for 18 years and cost the company $ 56 million to create. Unlike competitors, this model does not create a map of the room, but orientates itself with the help of its 'eye', receiving a 360-degree view.
RoboMow RS630
The only way to mow your lawn in a fun way is to get one of the so-called sit-down lawn mowers and do the chore while imagining you are playing Mario Kart. This was until RoboMow was created. He will be able to mow all the grass for you, without requiring anything other than a connection with a smartphone to periodically monitor this process. In addition, the robot boasts a unique system of durable, sharp blades, with the help of which the amount of grass in your home can be dramatically reduced in a matter of minutes. RoboMow is also equipped with a weather-tracking sensor – thanks to its presence, this smart assistant will be able to know about the approach of bad weather in time and return to his charging station.
Nanda clocky
Perhaps the most unusual robot from today's collection. Nanda Clocky is a self-thinking alarm clock. No, it will not calculate the optimal sleep phases for you in the manner of gadgets from Apple. Nanda Clocky is designed for those who like to sleep a little longer and its peculiarity lies in the fact that it will very quickly run away from you until you wake up completely and catch it to finally turn it off. Yes, it will not be very pleasant to realize that you spent the first 10-15 minutes of the day chasing your own alarm clock, but, as they say, “all means are good in war”, and the war on sleepiness is no exception.
WheeMe Massage Robot
Most of us love massage, and the main reason for this is contact with another person's hands. WheeMe is going to replace a human: this small device moves along your back, guided by a system of sensors, and vibrates with a special tactile sensation that even the most professional massage therapist cannot repeat.
Alpha 1S Humanoid Robot
“Appearance can be deceiving” – that's what I want to say about this seemingly formidable robot. As the name suggests, Alpha 1S is a small humanoid robot. It will not help you around the house, it was created for entertainment: for example, the Alpha 1S Humanoid Robot can dance, show kung fu tricks, sing and even play football. The main feature of this robot is the high (in comparison with competitors) movement speed and support for a large number of these very movements, combined with their believability. It is worth noting that this high-tech toy is fully programmable and can be controlled via a mobile app.
Asus Zenbo
Considering that the market is empty of not just eye-pleasing, but really cute devices, the company Asus presented its variation of the home assistant, positioning it as a “smart little companion”. Zenbo differs from the above-described Alpha 1S by the presence of a large screen that serves as a face for the robot, on which, in addition to various emotions Asus, Zenbo can show videos and photos. And if you are tired of the usual reminders on your smartphone, then the assistant from Asus will be able to find you in the house and read all received notifications and scheduled reminders.
Double 2 Telepresence Robot
When you want to communicate with a person who is very distant from you, FaceTime and its analogues are the best solution to the problem. However, this method of communication is only good until the moment when there is no need to move or follow the interlocutor. However, modern technologies are ready to solve this problem too. More specifically, Double 2 offers a technically simple, but at the same time ingenious solution: at the top of the docking station with wheels there is a mount for a tablet, by installing which you and the person on the other side of the screen have more or less complete freedom of movement, which at times enhances the 'effect of presence' during communication.
Jibo
According to the developers, “Jibo is the world's first social robot.” Simply put, he knows how to send notifications, communicate and act as a personal assistant. Jibo does this using a kind of artificial intelligence analog and two high-definition cameras. The robot has just been announced, so if you want to purchase it, it is better to take a queue on the manufacturer's website.
SoftBank Pepper
SoftBank is known primarily as a venture to oust the UK-based chipmaker ARM from the market. But first, this Japanese firm was developing some rather unusual and impressive robots. The most original of them is Pepper, which is able to recognize human emotions: accordingly, if you are sad or happy, Pepper will find out about it and start a conversation with you. Pepper is wildly popular in its homeland, however, it is bought mainly for commercial purposes – for example, in order to distribute flyers to passers-by on the streets. When it comes to home use, Pepper is perfect for single people, acting as an interlocutor, albeit inanimate.
