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Russian engineer creates remote-controlled robot nanny
IVANOVO, January 15 (RIA Novosti) - An engineer from Russia's Ivanovo Region
built a robot for military purposes that ended up serving as a domestic helper
and a nanny for his son, the inventor told RIA Novosti.
Vladimir Metlushko's robot, built over a period of two years, was initially
designed for military scouting and mine sweeping.
"But when I started a family, the device's purpose changed. It became both a
nanny and a toy for our ten month-old son," he said.
Metlushko assembled the device in his kitchen from commonly-available items,
such as a webcam, a motherboard, a laser range-finder, rechargeable batteries,
a wi-fi transmitter and a bicycle brake. The robot is able to speak, move,
carry a baby, move objects, broadcast images, and iron clothes.
The engineer said he planned to upgrade the device, named Alien, in order to
extend its household functions.
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