Finally a robot that can do all the mundane chores that I hate to do. So what if it looks like it may kill you when you sleep, just think of all the laundry it will do for you. I am not sure if Smart Pal is the robot of the future, but it is a step in the right direction!

"The robot moves freely on its wheeled base; it can distinguish one person’s voice out of a crowd and obey its owner’s instructions. It also offers voice synthesis capabilities to respond directly to questions. SmartPal V weighs about 280 pounds and is fifty-two inches tall; it has four CCD cameras in its, and can move around at speeds of up to 3.6 kilometers per hour. The running time of SmartPal V is two and one-half hours. SmartPal V’s ability to recognize its environment is provided by its cameras and special software; it can also be taught particular objects that belong to you so it can take care of them better. For example, it can recognize that a bottle left on the floor belongs to you, and should be picked up."

Via: Botjunkie and Technovelgy