IBM Uses Roomba Robots To Plot Data Center Heat 57
judgecorp writes "IBM is using robots based on iRobot Create, a customizable version of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, to measure temperature and humidity in data centers. The robot looks for cold zones (where cold air may be going to waste instead of being directed to the servers) and hotspots (where the air circulation may be breaking down. IBM is putting the robots to commercial use at partners — while EMC is at an early stage on a strikingly similar project."
Roomba proves it (Score:5, Funny)
Now they just need to provide a way for the cat to steer the darned thing and provide a more comfortable surface for the cat to sit on.
I for one welcome our new robot.... (Score:4, Funny)
Ahhh, nevermind.. .anyone with a new robot meme? Bite my shiny metal.....
Re:Temperature probes are pretty cheap (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Roomba proves it (Score:5, Funny)
Roomba proves that robots can revolutionize domestic cat transportation. Now they just need to provide a way for the cat to steer the darned thing and provide a more comfortable surface for the cat to sit on.
Allowing cats to steer robots is a sure fire way to doom us all.