Fujitsu builds mobile-controlled robot
Japan's Fujitsu said on Monday that it had built a new security robot for domestic or office use that can be controlled remotely with a mobile phone. The robot, called MARON-1, has a shape that resembles a vacuum cleaner with an upside-down fishbowl attached to the top. Underneath the bowl are two digital cameras that have the look of disembodied eyeballs, but serve to remind users of the purpose of the new Japanese machine -- security and surveillance.
One of MARON's main functions, according to Fujitsu, is to monitor homes or offices for intrusions, or for checking up on persons requiring special care and monitoring. The 32cm x 36cm x 32cm robot, built by one of the biggest technology companies in gadget-happy Japan, comes equipped with digital cameras, a telephone, an alarm clock and other surveillance equipment. With its digital cameras, MARON can take pictures of an unoccupied home, which can be relayed to a mobile phone, or simply stored for later inspection. Such images can be recorded on demand through a mobile phone, the company said, or at pre-determined intervals throughout the day at various locations throughout the house. If an intruder is detected, MARON can sound an alarm and call a pre-set number.
Other notable functions on the robot include its ability to operate home IR-equipped appliances, such as VCRs, televisions and air conditioners. It also can also serve as a home phone and offers one touch dialling.
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