Robot connected to remote users

IRobot has launched a new generation of robots that can help parents manage their children remotely. Meccano company also launched Spykee robots with similar functions. A new trend in the robot market is forming .

ConnectR - Connecting friendship

The new robot, called ConnectR, is designed based on a Roomba vacuum cleaner with a webcam. Parents can manage their children remotely by controlling the robot to move to the necessary place, reading together, observing and hearing reactions or communicating directly with the child through the robot. They can also create a meeting between family or friends through this robot system.

With ConnectR, parents can manage children remotely or meet friends and family .

Besides ConnectR, iRobot has launched the Looj robot market to clean the roof of the house, a job that is quite dangerous for people.Just like ConnectR, Looj can be remote controlled.Users only need to put it into the gutter, it will move itself to push the garbage on the gutter out.The price of this robot is less than 100 USD.

The robot can be controlled directly or remotely, connecting to the web via a wireless communication network. Users can operate the robot via a joystick or a computer with software installed by iRobot. However, the image signal transmits only one way, only parents can see their children, and vice versa.

Manufacturers say the user can access the device from 10 different locations at the same time. According to iRobot, ConnectR products will be available in the market early next year for under $ 500.

Spykee - smart "housekeeper"

With the same functions iRobot ConnectR, another new product to be launched on October 27 is Spykee spy robot, built by Meccano.

Spykee uses voice and video technology similar to iRobot products, enabling users to check what their children are doing at home, or find pets when they are far away, or discover strangers. enter the house . If the robot sensor detects movement, it activates the alarm and captures the image, emailing the user. Skykee's price is $ 299.

Spykee can observe or detect strangers breaking into the house

Both ConnectR and Spykee help users to observe images remotely, so doctors can check patients in the hospital by sending these robots to the patient's hospital bed.

According to the experts of robots, low-cost robots have a large consumption market.The robot market used in the family is now expanding with the presence of the observation robots.The boom of hardware, software and cameras, microphones and low-cost sensors helps robots play an increasingly important role in the future of human life.

Minh Anh