Notably a Panasonic concept device that wont be available for 'a few years'. Points out that the complexity of navigation, even in the realm of a non-custom built smart home, is being addressed. Also voice control is becoming a required part of advanced devices.
This robotic fridge brings the drinks to couch potatoes in Fastcompany (includes video in operation)
Attention couch potatoes: Prepare to lazily rejoice because some like-minded genius just invented a robotic fridge that brings the drink to you so you never, ever have to get off the couch.
Reuters reports that Panasonic just unveiled a voice-controlled robot refrigerator that responds to your grunted, “Yo, bring me a beer.” The robotic fridge is named “Ku,” and once you mutter the magic words, it will toddle over to you and bring you a cold one. You don’t have to worry about the fridge spilling your drink or getting stuck in a corner like a drunken Roomba, either, because it has embedded sensors that let it map out the room. The fridge will even be able to navigate the room if you put the leg rest up on your La-Z-Boy, because it continuously updates the map and can move around safely without bumping into anything. .... '
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