Robot servants that do the housework to be in British homes 'within ten years'

I can't believe that I have to wait 10 years for this to happen.


I can't believe that I have to wait 10 years for this to happen. Then there will be a pecking order of robots. "Oh, I don't do windows."

Robot servants for the home will become a reality within ten years, according to experts at Britain's biggest technology retailer.

Technology unveiled at the world's biggest gathering of industry leaders heralds the arrival of 'house-bots', according to group buying director at PC World, Simon Turner.

He pointed to the example of sophisticated new robots which have been developed essentially as toys as opening the door to wider acceptance of the technology.

The robots - like iRobiQ - which are linked into the home's own technology and broadband internet service, will effectively become the technology hubs of the home.

Voice commands to the robot would be translated into wireless signals to turn on the washing machine, change the TV channel, dim the lights or change the music.

iRobiQ can also be programmed to wake you up in the morning with a song, tour the house during the night to provide security and even order a second low-grade robot to vacuum the floor.

Daily Mail