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'Laundroid' - laundry robot can fold shirts

Marjo — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:14:37 GMT

Apparently Panasonic is investing (£49 million) in a laundry robot that can fold and stack clothes. It originates from a Japanese start-up.

The device is currently the size of a wardrobe and uses artificial intelligence and image recognition technology to fold and stack clothes. Folding one shirt takes 10 min. The ultimate idea is though to have a machine out in 2019 that can also wash and dry the clothes - something that could potentially revolutionalise home life.

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Anonymous — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:17:17 GMT

@Marjo wrote:

Would you be interested? They claim it can save 1 year of your time (since on average people spend 375 days of their lives folding laundry.)

I certainly would not be interested (unless I was given it for free!)

But I can see it being the thing to have in 50-100 years time, like say a tumble drier. I wonder if robot lawnmowers or vaccuums will ever take off. I think they are hilarious randomly going around the room until they hit a wall and then just changing direction. £1,000 please PMSL xD

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Marjo — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:20:24 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

@Marjo wrote:

Would you be interested? They claim it can save 1 year of your time (since on average people spend 375 days of their lives folding laundry.)

I certainly would not be interested (unless I was given it for free!)

But I can see it being the thing to have in 50-100 years time, like say a tumble drier. I wonder if robot lawnmowers or vaccuums will ever take off. I think they are hilarious randomly going around the room until they hit a wall and then just changing direction. £1,000 please PMSL xD

Well those are good for cat entertainment at least!

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MI5 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:23:52 GMT

Robot mowers are huge at the mo - selling like hot cakes!

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Marjo — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:27:20 GMT

Not related to robotics but in my home country the Post Office started offering a lawn-mowing service as part of when you get your mail delivered.

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MI5 — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:34:18 GMT

How strange

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Cleoriff — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:36:00 GMT

Problem is my husband will NOT wear a shirt which has been folded. He cant bear creases. Every shirt has to be hung up in the wardrobe. Even tee shirts. ...

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Marjo — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:22:04 GMT

You must have a very large (long?) wardrobe then, @Cleoriff! I'm trying to imagine all my tops on hangers. Impossible.

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Cleoriff — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:27:43 GMT

@Marjo wrote:
You must have a very large (long?) wardrobe then, @Cleoriff! I'm trying to imagine all my tops on hangers. Impossible.

I am fine about folded stuff. It's just himself and shirts that create an issue.

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Anonymous — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:11:44 GMT

@Marjo wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Marjo wrote:

Would you be interested? They claim it can save 1 year of your time (since on average people spend 375 days of their lives folding laundry.)

I certainly would not be interested (unless I was given it for free!)

But I can see it being the thing to have in 50-100 years time, like say a tumble drier. I wonder if robot lawnmowers or vaccuums will ever take off. I think they are hilarious randomly going around the room until they hit a wall and then just changing direction. £1,000 please PMSL xD
Well those are good for cat entertainment at least!

lol, there is that. I guess it would be worth it for the cat videos. xD

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jonsie — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:48:46 GMT

Having travelled extensively over the last few years and having to do my own washing, ironing and packing, here's how to do without robots. This works and after practice, anyone can fold a shirt in 2 seconds.

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Marjo — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:09:15 GMT

That's quite impressive, @jonsie! Although I read that instead of folding clothes, if you roll them, they won't have creases.

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jonsie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:34:38 GMT

I always roll my shirts when travelling , it does work!

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Cleoriff — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:49:53 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
I always roll my shirts when travelling , it does work!

You might want to pop round and do my packing tomorrow then @jonsie

I tell you this.... packing for 2 of us to go away for 4 days to Brean requires more time, packing and effort than when I travel alone to Spain for 2/52.

Mind you with Brean, the gang, the rock and roll..... and the booze we take, all has to be catered for..A military operation in fact....

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jonsie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:59:18 GMT

You can't be too prepared....:smileywink:

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Cleoriff — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:07:29 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
You can't be too prepared....:smileywink:

True Steve....it's a pity though, after 20 years they still fail to realise I am NOT the wine expert of the group....yet it always falls on me to buy it.... Red. white and rose. I am quite happy taking my vodka ...I know what I like (any) Thank god the others like gin and brandy. They can get their own...

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jonsie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:10:48 GMT

Would it not be easier to buy it there or do you get leathered on the journey?

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Cleoriff — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:23:14 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
Would it not be easier to buy it there or do you get leathered on the journey?

It wouldn't be possible really Steve. Its a 4 hr journey. The Unity Park is in the middle of nowhere and is purely a seasonal place. This is why the organisers of the rock and roll weekends can get it so cheaply.

There is one shop on site and the price of all booze is horrendous. So taking your own is a must.

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jonsie — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:26:00 GMT

Makes a lot of sense then

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Cleoriff — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:27:18 GMT

PS ...we do stop midway for a break and some of us have a splash or two of wine. I provide a can of coke each for Ray and Dave (the two drivers).......I am so kind....