The recent appearance of Amazon Astro has renewed the debate about the utility of home robots. For some, Astro may have been the first home robot they’ve heard of, but it’s nowhere near the only option. There are many “home” robots on the market, but not all of them have the same functionality as Astro. On the other hand, many of these robots are significantly cheaper than Astra.
Whether it’s looking after your pets while you’re away or a robot to help teach the kids, you don’t have to wait for the Amazon Astro to be released to have a useful home robot.
Miko 2
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The Miko 2 is described as an “advanced personal robot for children”. He has a very friendly appearance, with a lively face and an upright body. The Miko 2 has a wide-angle IPS display, a built-in camera and various proximity sensors that prevent it from colliding with objects. Two speakers on the side reproduce music and sounds. Like Astro, Miko 2 uses computer vision to recognize and remember not only faces, but also objects and surroundings.
Your child can talk directly to the robot and Miko 2 will respond. It also uses AI algorithms and natural cues to match how your child is feeling. For example, an upset child will not be greeted by an overly cheerful robot — instead, they might express concern. These same algorithms are put to use for Miko 2 to learn your child’s preferences and become their friend.
You can also choose from tons of different Miko 2 themes to teach your child. These lessons are not delivered in a traditional way, but are introduced into conversation to encourage questions and curiosity. The Miko 2 retails for $400 and includes free worldwide shipping, as well as a one-year manufacturer’s warranty in case anything goes wrong.
Rocky the robot
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Miko 2 is intended for children, while Rocki Robot is only for your pets. Think of it as a way to stay connected to your pets, even while you’re away. Rocki has it all: automatic feeding, interchangeable toy attachments and a camera to track your pet when you’re not at home. It is not an all-round home robot, but a robot with a very specific focus.
The automatic feeder is not really for feeding, but for snacks. It can hold up to 15 servings of treats that you can dispense on command. You can do this to make it easier to train your pet while you are away; for example, you can ask your new puppy to get off the couch. If they listen, they get a treat. It can also be a good way to calm a pet who may be suffering from separation anxiety. The camera (combined with the Rocki app) lets you peek at your animals, talk to them, and even record a video or snap a picture if they’re doing something funny.
The robotic toy arm allows you to play with your pet while you’re out and about. By default, the toy is a laser pointer, but you can put different types of toys on the arm. Rocki can run for several days or a week without recharging, and its wheels allow it to move around carpets and other surfaces with ease. It can turn quickly and even follow your pets around the house. Rocki sells for $250.
Vector Robot by Anki
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Anki’s Vector Robot is probably the most Astro-like of all the robots on this list, at least in terms of functionality. The robot is small, standing less than three inches tall, so it definitely won’t be able to carry any cargo — however, it can hang and reach out to Alexa on the go.
Vector is voice-activated and can do everything from taking photos to setting timers. It can perform these features without Alexa; however, activating its Alexa functionality only makes it more useful. Vector includes powerful navigation features that allow it to avoid obstacles and recognize people. When it’s low on power, the Vector will automatically return to the charging station.
Updates are applied automatically over Wi-Fi. Vector is built with a lot of personality. The robot is designed to be something of a small companion with functionality, but its size limits how useful it can really be. There are also a few Alexa features that Vector can’t perform, like playing music — but if you play a song on another speaker, you can ask Vector to dance. The robot is available through Amazon for $465.
Enabot Ebo Pro
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Enabot Ebo Pro is a cute home robot with a focus on home security. It uses powerful artificial intelligence to track facial recognition, but not just people. Ebo Pro can also recognize your pets’ faces. This allows it to follow your pet around the house to interact with and track it. Ebo Pro can even record video clips independently of any of your commands, before sending the video to your phone.
Ebo Pro has two-way audio that allows you to communicate with pets and family members. The 1080p video stream gives you a wide-angle view of your home so you can check on your loved ones and keep an eye on your house while you’re away. Ebo Pro can move autonomously and rotate, roll and spin almost silently thanks to its brushless motor.
Ebo Pro has 32 GB of built-in memory and can be connected to Wi-Fi frequencies 2.4 and 5.8. It moves through the home at a maximum speed of about 1.6 meters per second. Again, like the Vector, the Ebo Pro isn’t a big robot — but its small size makes it the perfect way to interact with pets and somewhat subtly monitor your home.
Samsung Jet Bot AI+
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Samsung Jet Bot AI+ is a robot vacuum cleaner that does more than clean. It can patrol your home and keep an eye out for problems thanks to its built-in camera, which allows the Jet Bot AI+ to stream through the SmartThings app as it cleans. With its tread-like wheels, this thing looks more like a robot tank than a vacuum. While it certainly attracts attention, it doesn’t look like it has a camera in it. In a way, this makes it one of the most ideal home security devices on the market. A thief would probably not suspect that they are in front of a camera.
You can set restricted zones to keep Jet Bot AI+ out of certain areas. If you need to check something in your home, you can ask him to clean any room in your home. You can mark individual rooms via the smart map. While it’s not the most convenient way to explore a certain area — after all, it’s going to be vacuuming all the time — it adds a layer of integration to this robot that smarter home devices need.
Astro is nothing new. Although it has many powerful and interesting features, it is based on existing models. However, each iteration of a smart home robot is a step closer to a truly powerful, efficient robot. It may not be long before everyone has their own Rosey robot to help them clean.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn