Neato XV-11 SLAM View
Writing by Evan Ackerman on Tuesday, 25 of May , 2010 at 1:07 am
If you weren’t sure just how cool the laser sensor on the Neato XV-11 is, this video should set you straight: it’s how the XV-11′s SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) system sees the room that it’s vacuuming. Coolest part? Spot person following the robot around… You can see their feet moving.
So, yeah, I definitely want one of those, especially since the sensor hardware costs only about $25.
And the vacuum is pretty damn good too.
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Comment by Carlos
Made Tuesday, 25 of May , 2010 at 8:33 am
Anyone knows where to get just the sensor hardware? The price is great!
Comment by Camp
Made Thursday, 27 of May , 2010 at 3:40 pm
The hardware does nothing without software.
Comment by Anthony
Made Friday, 28 of May , 2010 at 11:56 am
When are you guys going to put up the Roomba vs. Neato comparison?
I just spent an hour doing open heart surgery on my Roomba 550. I had to clean out the gear box that was clogged with tons of dog hair and debris. At least the gear box did not get damaged like older Roomba models.
Comment by Emily
Made Sunday, 30 of May , 2010 at 8:50 pm
When are you guys going to put up the Roomba vs. Neato comparison?
I just spent an hour doing open heart surgery on my Roomba 550. I had to clean out the gear box that was clogged with tons of dog hair and debris. At least the gear box did not get damaged like older Roomba models.
Comment by Michael
Made Wednesday, 15 of September , 2010 at 10:28 pm
“the sensor hardware costs only about $25″ — don’t leave us hanging. Where?! :)
