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Pioneering Design
Hubot was designed to be like another member o the family, standing 44 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds, making it one of the largest robots of its time.
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Advanced Navigation
Hubot could be programmed to navigate a house without bumping into walls, using a combination of sonic and infrared obstacle avoidance.
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Entertainment Hub
Hubot came equipped with a 12-inch black-and-white TV, an AM/FM stereo cassette player, and even a built-in Atari 2600, making it a portable entertainment center.
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Voice Capabilities
Hubot featured a voice synthesizer with a 1200-word vocabulary and could even respond to voice commands with an optional microphone module.
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Customizable Options
Owners could enhance Hubot with various options, including a fully articulated robotic arm, a vacuum cleaner attachment, and even a heat, smoke, and intrusion sentry package.
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Computing Power
Inside, Hubot housed a full SysCon computer with a Zilog Z80A CPU running at 4 MHz, complete with a detachable keyboard and a 5¼" floppy disk drive.
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Programmable Paths
Hubot could be preprogrammed to follow specific paths within the home, and it would remember these paths for future use with just the touch of a button.
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Battery and Power
Hubot operated on a 12V 40 Ahr sealed lead-acid battery, which provided ample power for its various functions, and it could automatically recharge using a charger locator.
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High Price Point
Hubot was a luxury item, priced at $3,495 in 1983, making it accessible primarily to tech enthusiasts and those with a significant interest in robotics.
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Pioneering Home Robotics
Hubot was ahead of its time, offering a combination of entertainment, security, and household utility in a single, programmable robot, setting the stage for future innovations in personal robotics.