Re: Trash-Bot

["BruceR" <br@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I read that iRobot (www.irobot.com), makers of the Roomba line of
robotic floor care products (which Pooh Bear will certainly eschew) is
offering their platform as a base unit for robotic developers. It might
be what you're looking for in that it's the perfect size for holding a
trash can although I have no idea what the weight limitations would be.
 Others have discouraged you because of potential problems with
pedestrians, theft, directional stability or traction in adverse weather
conditions.  These are the very same objections raised at the turn of
the 20th century when automobiles were introduced. Given the 100+ year
success of the automobile perhaps those objections are not
insurmountable!
 I think your idea has merit particularly for the elderly or infirm and
even for those just not wanting to dash out in the rain.  While it
clearly won't be suitable for every geograhic variation, or affordable
for many initially, I think there are still many millions of homes that
would comprise a market for the product.


From:Nehmo Sergheyev
nehmo54@xxxxxxxxxxx

> I'm thinking of making a trash can/bag transporter robot, something
> for residential use, where trash is picked up once a week by the
> curb. This device would be a low flat container that would hold
> garbage bags and cans. When trash day comes, the robot would open a
> gate (gate has electrical power opener), then drive itself down the
> driveway to the curb. The trash gets picked up, and then the robot
> returns to its primary duty station, where it's connected to a
> recharger.
>
> Any suggestions?
> --
>          (||) Nehmo (||)