Miuro robot carries iPod on wheels
updated 10:05 am EDT, Thu August 31, 2006
Miuro iPod Robot
An unusual but inventive method of portable music listening around the home has been announced in Tokyo, reports Japan's Mainichi Daily News. At a press conference today, startup company ZMP and stereo manufacturer Kenwood released the Miuro, a small robot with an integrated iPod dock and speakers. Owners can command the two-wheeled robot to move from room to room broadcasting audio from an iPod docked at the top of the unit; camera and sensor accessories exist to help the robot map locate itself and take familiar routes. Those without iPods can also stream audio wirelessly to the Miuro through programs such as iTunes. ZMP is already accepting Japanese sales for the $990 US shipping price and hopes to sell internationally by the second half of 2007.
