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Robots and Laser RangeFinders - Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, we've learned how laser rangefinders use triangulation to determine how far the device is from an object. However, when robots use these devices in their navigational systems, triangulation is just half of the story. This is where we discuss the other half.

Robots and Laser RangeFinders - Part 1

In our last news post, we talked about Coroware's new laser rangefinder. We also know that the Neato XV-11, one of the Roomba's promising competitors so far, relies on an inexpensive but reliable laser rangefinder. So what is a laser rangefinder and how is it used in robotics?

Coroware Adds Laser Rangefinder to its Product Line

But when will anyone start offering much cheaper laser rangefinders?

GåågleBot - The Robovac Librarian

Looks like the Roomba has beaten Google in real world indexing.

TIGAL Launches VRbot voice recognition module.

The VRbot is a tiny, low cost voice recognition module designed to easily add versatile voice command functionality to Robots and many additional applications where voice command control is desired.

Will Roomba Be Joining PackBot in Battle?

We know that iRobot's deeply involved in US military operations through its PackBot, but what can the robot company's robotic vacuum cleaner, the Roomba, do to help?

Europeans Experiencing Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Wars Spillover

Not content with launching attacks in the US, iRobot Roomba competitors are now pursuing the robovac market leader overseas.

Top Robot Vacuum Cleaners In Action

Earlier this year, our news pages featured the entry of promising new robotic vacuum cleaners and even hinted on a brewing multi-sided Robovac Wars. Today, we bring to you some videos showcasing the top names in the industry.

Colin Angle Expects Strong Performance in 2010 For iRobot

Results of iRobot Corp's 2009 fourth quarter and full fiscal year performance may now serve as a powerful springboard for the robot company.

3000th PackBot Gears Up For Battle

... and fills up some pretty big shoes.

iRobot Board of Directors Now Includes Paul Sagan

“Given iRobot’s current market position and projected global growth, the time was right to enhance our board with additional technology industry talent and business leadership.", shared Colin Angle, iRobot's co-founder and CEO.

Free PR2 Robots Offered to Open Source Robotics Researchers

10 lucky research organizations will stand to benefit from Willow Garage's PR2 Beta Program, under which they will each be granted free use of one PR2 robot and earn the privilege to participate in the advancement of open source robotics development.

2010 Looking Bright For Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

If Popular Mechanics's list of "22 Top Products" and CES' own "Last Gadget Standing" awards are any indication, robotic vacuum cleaners like the Neato XV-11 and the Evolution Mint are going to make it big in 2010.

International CES Show Day # 3 (January 9, 2010)

Since we had already covered all of the booths that had to pertain to robotics, we wanted to attend "The Last Gadget Standing" show.  The show started at 10:30 in one of the meeting rooms.  I arrived at the show doors early.

International CES Show Day # 2 (January 8, 2010)

Day # 2 was very eventful and there were a few new robotic booths that we didn't get to on the first day.  

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