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I thought of this one just the other day. What if something like the Sony Aibo dog were sold with a sort of information network around the house. As the pet travels from one room to another it recieves basic rules and behaviors based on that room. Ex. Curling up and sleeping in the living room or bedroom.
avoiding the kitchen or sitting by a pet bowl. Or playing ball in the den.
Each room would be programable with some basic settings for each.
Sparko, friend of Elektro!
http://davidszondy....re/robot/sparko.htm
The Alpha prototype... [ConsulFlaminicus, Mar 02 2005]
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digging big holes in the garden. |
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don't even mention the cat's litter tray. |
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Slobber over any person in the bedroom, will save the alarm clock. |
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Why shouldn't you mention the cat's litter tray? I don't get it. |
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I said don't mention the l word... |
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Whimpering for release in the cold, damp, dark and lonely shed with all the spiders? (only joking of course!) |
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Where do the batteries go? Is there a cord to plug into the wall at night? Does it have a recharge stand by the phone? Does it need out? Is it machine washable? Can I buy different furs? Is it soft for petting? Does it have a wet nose? Can I flush it down the toilet when it grows up? Will it chew my shoes? Is it good with children? Can I store it in the closet? Is there an AI cat? Do they get along? Are parts sold separately? |
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Oh, the power of inquisitive minds. |
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The pet wouldn't be too predictable. It would have a range of benighn behaviors, as well as the programed behaviors you put in, as options. it would randomly select one of these activities when it enters a new room, and then again at random times while in the room. It would have a rechargable battery, and would be plugged in at night. How Unpredictable IS the average housepet anyway, once its been trained, and is used to its surroundings that is. There would be a cat as well, with different behavior options. No litter tray needed! One of the advantages of a robotic pet would be the destinct lack of potty training. |
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You didn't answer the rest of my questions. <frowns> |
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Ok then, Same as Aibo.yes.If you want.no.no.no.no.no.Yes,but it won't work anymore.no.yes.yes.no.yes.(smile) |
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Thank you, [Antioc]. That was very nice of you. |
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I first read it as "robopests" |
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