iRobot has unveiled what its fanbase has long awaited - a fully programmable robot for aspiring roboticists. The iRobot "Create" is basically a trimmed down version of the third generation Roomba.
Where the cleaning system of a Roomba normally sits is a cargo bay - this is where you can use the "command module" and add your own hardware.. I picture a big metal claw with some red eyes.. cooool
The iRobot Create supports all the functions of the Roomba, virtual walls, remote, charging station etc but its up to the young Frankenstein's out there to take it from there.
Hey.. here's an idea, lets start a robot wars sport, based on the iRobot Create?! it gives everyone a level playing field as a starting point.. contestents add their armament.. make a tv show.. a million bucks.. aah.. pfft
A variety of methods and programming languages can be used to program the robot, custom scripts in C or C++ can be downloaded with a terminal program or developed using Microsoft Robotics Studio, a Windows based development toolkit.
I've spotted a price of $130USD, so if it ever makes it out here it'll be around the $200AUD mark. Not bad!
I'm still waiting for the Scooba to come out if anyone is listening? Our floors need you!
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