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August 3rd, 2006, 07:29 GMT · By Anca Rusu

Rudy - the Trash Can Robot. I'm Your Robot!

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I usually don't like to clean up the house because it is too big and too dusty, and when I see it in its 'critical state of art', I instantly get a headache. I don't know about you, but I'm dreaming of a do-it-all robot which would clean up after me, wash the clothes, cook something and so on. Unfortunately, it hasn't been invented, and even if it was, it is still a prototype.


But I've discovered another robot that would soon become a girl's or a bachelor's best friend, because it is a go-after-you robo-trashcan developed by the Florida Robotics Institute.

Girls, you are given the possibility to choose a color to match the furniture and also speak with Rudy (the robot) while you are cleaning up. Remember that it just cleans the dirt and does not know any dirty words. I really don't know if it can be 'customized'.

Rudy is the result of no less than 20 years of research in both functional and promotional robots. Therefore, little Rudy is a full-featured robot which can be moved around using a remote control, as it also sports a cup controller with built-in FM wireless microphone and digital voice effects, and a pitch shifter which enables you to talk to the robot and move it anywhere you please.

But this is not all, your Rudy has voice synchronized ear lights and automatic battery charger, so you won't talk and clean anymore by yourself. Also, important info for the ladies - it's scratch resistant and very easy to clean.

Rudy has already been shipped on the worldwide retail market, but if you want to buy it, it may be a good idea to contact the Florida-based researchers.
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