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Fujitsu devises home robot controlled by cell phone

TOKYO, Japan - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announces on Oct. 7 in Tokyo that it has developed a home-use robot that can be remotely controlled by mobile phone to run electronic appliances or monitor security. The ambulatory prototype robot is called Maron-1. It consists of a drive mechanism, a multidirectional camera and a programmable system to remotely control appliances. Measuring 32 x 36 x 32 centimeters and weighing 5 kilograms, the Maron-1 can take pictures and transmit them to a cell phone, so the owner can check conditions at home. (Kyodo)