Robot Vacuum Then and Now

Home Cleaning Robots

This is a story about how people perceived robot vacuums in the past, highlighting the significant differences between the ones are being sold today for regular home use. The most common automatic device that used in your home some years ago and probably one of the very first ones on the market were the “Roombas” … Read more

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)

artificial intelligence map

What is SLAM? A Fusion of Perception and Intelligence SLAM stands for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping. It is a complex computational problem that enables autonomous systems to navigate and understand their environment. In essence, SLAM involves an autonomous agent, such as a Robot Vacuum and Mop, building a map of an unknown space while simultaneously … Read more

Lidar

LiDAR mapping

LiDAR Technology in Modern Applications If you ever wondered what the Lidar Acronym stands for, here it is: Light Detection and Ranging. This technology has become prominent in modern devices, particularly in smart devices such as robotic vacuums and mops. LiDAR uses laser light to map areas in the house and identify objects with remarkable … Read more

CARMEN new robot helping with MCI

Home Robot

The University of California, San Diego published in June 2024 about the development of a robot that helps improve memory, attention and executive function. The name of the robot is the acronym for Cognitively Assistive Robot for Motivation and Neurorehabilitation. The robot was built as a tabletop robot in collaboration with clinicians, people with mild … Read more