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 We have companion bots to keep us warm at night; we have robotic bartenders addressing our cocktail needs; and now we have robots that help us drop not-so-subtle hints to our friends concerning their body odor.
Let the robot uprising begin!
Inspired by a story about a woman refusing to embarrass her father by letting him know his feet smelled bad, Japanese start-up Next Technology LLC designed a robot, called Hanachan, to react to odors (both subtle and strong) coming from bare feet.
Using a built-in odor sensor, the robotic dog draws attention to the unpleasant odor by simply barking. However, in the presence of an especially smelly pair of feet, the dog will mimic “keeling over” and may discharge a few sprays of an air freshener to cover the scent.
Very subtle.
Although an embarrassing affliction, foot odor can be particularly noticeable in countries like Japan where people regularly remove their shoes before setting foot in any home and less noticeable in the U.S. where shoes are commonly worn inside the home.
Although no one wants to believe that their feet smell like an aging wheel of Gouda, that there is such an invention begs the question: do we want an overly-dramatic robotic dog “dying” at our feet or will a simple “Your feet stink!” suffice?
With a price tag of nearly $9,000, you can be humiliated by your dog as soon as June 2018 when the robot hits the market.
Any takers?
Source: Next Technology, LLC
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