LG Hom-Bot and 2.0

HOM-BOT for Smarter, Faster, More Efficient Cleaning

With its Dual Eye mapping navigation, LG's HOM-BOT (LrV5900) employs advanced navigation technology via cameras and sensors so it can clean smarter, faster and more efficiently. Its upper camera scans ceiling surfaces taking up to 30 images per second, which are analyzed to generate mapping information. At the same time, its IR sensors detect obstacles, such as stairs or furniture, while its optical flow sensor takes up to 2,000 surface images per second to help provide collision-free operation. The HOM-BOT can sense which spaces have been cleaned to minimize repeated cleaning of the same area. Two auto and two manual cleaning modes let consumers choose the most efficient cleaning method for their home.

At 3.5 inches high, the HOM-BOT's low profile enables it to maneuver around the home with ease, even under furniture. Users will also enjoy a host of convenience features including auto docking and recharging functions, as well as a dust bin which can be easily removed and emptied. Additionally, through a voice alert system, the HOM-BOT is able to communicate status updates such as when cleaning is complete or if the unit is returning to the docking station to recharge.

The HOM-BOT was named a 2012 CES Innovation Award Honoree.

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[p3ngwin]

just a note about a mistake.

the camera on the BOTTOM of the device is for mapping the floor, to optimise it's cleaning patterns across the floor. just as the top camera, on the high end model, maps the ceiling to further improve it's mapping algorithms.

the camera on the bottom of the device is at the BACK, so if it was for "not falling off the stairs", it would be too late before it detected the stairs.

there are infra red sensors on the FRONT BOTTOM of the device for detecting drops.