The Next Wave of Robotic Tech Is Here!
Since the ‘70s, household robots have been an American fantasy. Engineers have been tirelessly working and building machines to automate everyday tasks with limited success — until recently. The success of the Roomba kicked off an explosion in consumer robotics, while developments in AI make them brighter than ever. Here are four new robots built to make life that much easier. Amazon Astro: The Astro is Amazon’s first foray into consumer robotics. Designed to work with the Ring system, its primary directive is defending the home. It has a powerful scanner
in an interactive setting. The ORo hasn’t been released yet, but it’s projected to cost around $800.
Moxie: This friendly blue robot is built to teach young children from ages 5–10. It has an expressive human-like face, ensuring children feel comfortable. Moxie teaches all sorts of skills, from problem-solving to regulating emotion. It also has plenty of game options to keep kids entertained. Moxie costs $799, but it can be purchased refurbished. Matic: The floor-cleaning Matic takes the old Roomba to the next level. It not only vacuums; it mops and cleans spills, too. The Matic has intelligent pathfinding, allowing it to avoid obstacles, including toys and feet. Once the bag fills up, it automatically parks next to the trashcan. This premium robot comes at a premium price of around $1,795. Companies are working hard to create the newest wave of advanced robotics. So, if you’re interested in awe-inspiring automatons, you have plenty to be thrilled about.
to detect any threats, whether burglars or gas leaks, and it alerts you while recording it on the Ring app. And it’s capable of much more than just that: It can check your blood pressure, charge phones, and more. Unfortunately, the Astro is expensive, coming in at around $1,599.
ORo: Ever wish you could play with your dog anytime, anywhere? The ORo might be just what you’re looking for. It plays fetch and records anything unusual with your dog’s behavior. While you’re away, you can also video chat with your pups
TAKE A BREAK
CITRUS BBQ CHICKEN
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
Ingredients
• 8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/3 cups ketchup • 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 orange • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Directions
1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and add the rest to the plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the chicken and marinate overnight. 3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add remaining sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken sauce, about 10 minutes. Set aside. 4. On grill set for medium-high heat, arrange chicken skin side down. Cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken, cover grill, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thighs reads 165 F, about 20–25 minutes. 5. Serve with remaining sauce.
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