Monday, August 03, 2009

Creepy iRobot Baby Photo Shows Why Robot Babies Didn't Sell

If you were creeped out by Steven Spielberg's epic "A.I." you'll feel even creepier after viewing this icky photo of a blogger at iRobot's headquarters pulling the plastic back from the head of "My Real Baby" -- the company's long-since aborted robotic baby toy project.

It looks like it should be in a horror film. Great photo comes courtesy of the Mommy Bloggers who iRobot invited to Boston in an effort to juice positive buzz among women.

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Sunday, August 02, 2009

Youtube Video: Cat, Baby Chick Coexist on Roomba Robot Vacuum

Remember the "Roomba Driver" Cat? Well, turns out Roomba may be the key to Roomba-bird peace! Check it out:

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iRobot Poll shows robot lawnmower, shower bathroom cleaning robot top desires

Robot Stock News' latest reader poll showed about 1/3rd of readers want iRobot to come out with a robotic lawnmower next, and another third want a shower/bathroom cleaning robot. The shower cleaner would certainly be more innovative, as I'm not aware of a true robot that does that yet, but I thought the lawnmower would have had more support. I also thought we'd see more interest in a home sentry robot, but less than 10 percent suggested that was their top pick. RSN polls are along the right side of the blog. Past polls are at the bottom right. Suggestions for the next poll? Leave them in the comments. Thanks!

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