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Fukitorimushi: A Creepy Cleaning Robot
     


Panasonic has revealed a strange new cleaning robot at the recent Tokyo Fiber Senseware expo in
Milan. The robot is wrapped in Nanofront, a special polyester cloth
based on nanofibers, developed by Teijin, Ltd. The cloth can absorb oil
and pick up even ultra-fine dust particles. The creepy robots drag
themselves around the floor like inchworms, using light-based sensors to
find the dirt. The robot are also capable of finding their power station
and recharging when needed. Despite the creepy appearance, the designers
claim owners will develop pet-like affection for the robots before long.
See video of Fukitorimushi doing its thing
after the break.
For more see the Tokyo
Fiber 2009 Senseware Guide. via
PinkTentacle
   

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