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hackaday.com - 4/6/2009
Speech controlled garbage can
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This speech controlled garbage can was sent in via the tip line by [Amnon]. The garbage can will come to you following a black line and stopping when it sees a cross in the line, then waits for another voice command. It can then return to where it belongs or go outside following the line. [...]
Speech-controlled garbage can makes trash fun again
engadget.com - 4/6/2009
Speech-controlled garbage can makes trash fun again
— engadget.com — Have you ever stared at a garbage can and wished you could command it to come towards you? No? Then you may still be interested in this new speech-controlled trash can built by DIY-er Amnon, which will respond to your beck and call yet never ... (more) Speech-controlled garbage can makes trash fun again
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Minus Frozen Garbage Container
ubergizmo.com - 3/31/2009
Minus Frozen Garbage Container
— ubergizmo.com — Getting rid of waste is quite the nasty problem we have on our hands these days, and there is still no surefire way of living a waste-free life for the moment. Hopefully if the situation doesn't get any better in the future, something like the ... (more) Minus Frozen Garbage Container

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The Minus Frozen Garbage Container
techfresh.net - 4/1/2009
The Minus Frozen Garbage Container
— techfresh.net — The Minus Frozen Garbage Container is another conceptual gadget by Cem Tutuncuoglu from Turkey. It is designed to keep the smell down by keeping your garbage at below-freezing points, where they don’t rot. No more stink for sure! ... (more) The Minus Frozen Garbage Container
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Speech-controlled garbage can makes trash fun again
Engadget — ... built by DIY-er Amnon, which will respond to your beck and call yet never stray beyond the safe confines of your carefully laid out tape route (sure to complement any room). Unfortunately, there isn't a step-by-step guide for building a little trash buddy of your own, but Amnon has provided a shot of the all-important underside (linked below), and a complete parts list, so it shouldn't be too hard for experienced folks to follow along. Head on past the break for the video. [Via Hack a Day] ...

DIY: Speech controlled garbage bin talks the trash out
Gizmo Watch — ... marked route. Built using18 volts cordless drill motors, microchip PIC 18F4431 and batteries for power, the garbage bin (“Pach Zevel” that’s how they call it in Hebrew) follow the black lines candidly. In the near future the garbage bin could be embedded with UV sensors, which definitely do away with the lines and make the entire system more comprehensive. Enjoy the video after the jump. Via: Flikr/HackADay

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