The Venii N1 Can Detect Pet Poop and Other Objects it Can't Clean
Justin Lam — November 27, 2018 — Tech
References: finance.yahoo & engadget
Unveiled at TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018, the Venii N1 is a unique cleaning robot that can wash its own mop and can even dodge items it can't scrub away. Created by Chengdu-based startup Veniibot, this hybrid sweeping and mopping robot is the first release for this fledgling corporation which features former ZTE, Baidu, Motorola, Foxconn, and Ecovacs employees.
Like similar robotic cleaners, the Venii N1 utilizes the usual LIDAR and SLAM systems for indoor navigation. However, this robot manages to stand out from the pack by including a pair of front-facing cameras for recognizing objects. These front-facing cameras are then paired with machine learning so the Venii N1 can spot objects it shouldn't roll over. The downward camera can also detect the differences between carpet and hard floors, at which point it will retract the mop and sweep with a velvet roller brush.
Image Credit: Veniibot
Like similar robotic cleaners, the Venii N1 utilizes the usual LIDAR and SLAM systems for indoor navigation. However, this robot manages to stand out from the pack by including a pair of front-facing cameras for recognizing objects. These front-facing cameras are then paired with machine learning so the Venii N1 can spot objects it shouldn't roll over. The downward camera can also detect the differences between carpet and hard floors, at which point it will retract the mop and sweep with a velvet roller brush.
Image Credit: Veniibot
Trend Themes
1. Machine Learning Robot Cleaners - The new cleaning robots now incorporate AI technology to avoid hazardous objects while navigating different terrains.
2. Hybrid Sweeping and Mopping Robot Cleaners - New robotic cleaners not only have the capability to vacuum and sweep, but they also include a wet mop feature for more thorough cleaning.
3. Front-facing Camera Object Recognition - Robotic cleaners can now detect objects through front-facing cameras that use machine learning technology.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Companies who manufacture home appliances and electronics can improve their market share by investing in AI capable cleaning gadgets.
2. Robotics and Automation Industry - The inclusion of machine learning technology and object recognition in cleaning robots opens up new industries for robotics and automation related companies to sponsor innovative cleaning machinery.
3. Housekeeping Services - The introduction of robotic cleaning gadgets presents an opportunity for housekeeping services to save time and money in labor costs and to provide their clients with the latest technologies in the industry.
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