acuumbot with trashcan (image)

University of Maryland

Caption

Researchers repurposed the laser-based navigation system on a vacuum robot (right) to pick up sound vibrations and capture human speech bouncing off objects like a trash can placed near a computer speaker on the floor.

Credit

Sriram Sami

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