Aimec, Robot Substitute Child at Home

Do not have children or pets do not necessarily make a British couple was disappointed. With a background as a toy maker, Tonny Ellies and his wife, Judie and then create a robot that plays home to 'children' them.

"Meet the family of the 21st century," said 54-year-old man was patting him on the shoulder Aimec robot. Yes, Aimec is a robot child with a height of about 120 cm. Aimec or Artficially Intelligent Mechanical Electronic Companion 3 is indeed created with an attitude like humans. Even he is smart enough to make jokes, snoring when sleeping and squirm when awake. Not only that, the robot is connected to the internet via wireless connectivity that enables it to find things that he did not understand. He also connected with the household appliances that can turn on the television, lights and all other electronic goods. Besides can detect sound, Aimec with one eye capable of running on wheels suitable map or follow a person's house.

Ellis who has long created the mechanical and digital toys that have been enjoyed by millions of children around the world are hoping Aimec prototype could be the first commercial robot to affordable and useful at home.

"Ten years from now every house will have a robot. They will help cut the grass, cooking, cleaning and other work," lid Ellies saying robots will be available in stores at a price of about USD 256 or about USD 2 million.