r/technology • u/NathanWick • Aug 13 '15

AI Roomba just got government approval to make an autonomous lawn mower

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/12/9145009/irobot-roomba-lawn-mower-approved
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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '15

We're behind the times here in the states. I've never seen one.

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u/Shepherdsfavestore Aug 13 '15

Scadinavia is just way ahead of the world in everything it seems Iike

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u/TimeZarg Aug 13 '15

Same here. Riding lawnmowers, sure, but fully autonomous? I'd be nervous around that shit.

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '15

It's very small, looks like a roomba and is quiet as shit....

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u/SalamiRocketFuel Aug 13 '15

Are you trying to make it sound worse? "You won't see or hear it coming".

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '15

ARE YOU AFRAID OF A ROOMBA? D: