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This Rowdy Robot by Jeongmi Lee Will Definitely Get You Up

— July 29, 2011 — Tech
This devious domestic robot by designer Jeongmi Lee is really a combination of a robot and a house pet.

Jeongmi Lee wanted to construct a household bot that had a variety of functions and interacted with it's owner. The result of his efforts is this radical robot; not only does is move around cleaning the floors constantly, but it also acts as an alarm clock. An attachable string clips onto your covers, and when it's time to get up this pesky bot pulls your covers right off. Also, when his cleaning filters get dirty and need to be replaced, he extracts the old messy one as waste. The dirty filter is plopped onto the floor in a little cardboard container which has an image of poop on it.

This rowdy robot by Jeongmi Lee is pesky and helpful.

Implications - Urban-based consumers live very fast paced lifestyles and are beginning to embrace technologies that can alleviate some of their daily hassles. These consumers appreciate domestic robots which can complete simple household tasks while they are busy, allowing them some down time.
Trend Themes
1. Domestic Robotics - The rise of domestic robots that can perform various household tasks is disrupting the way urban-based consumers manage their daily lives.
2. Smart Home Appliances - The integration of robots and smart technologies into household appliances is providing convenience and efficiency to busy consumers.
3. Human-robot Interaction - The development of robots that can interact with humans and perform tasks based on their needs is transforming the way people engage with technology.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - The home automation industry is being disrupted by the introduction of domestic robots that can perform cleaning and other tasks.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry is experiencing growth as more advanced robots are being developed to assist with household chores and interact with people.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry is incorporating robotics and smart technologies into appliances, offering innovative solutions for urban-based consumers.
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