Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Robopet as Traveling Guard Dog
Here's a cool idea for something to do with your Robopet when traveling.
When I stay at a hotel or motel, I always wonder whether or not someone has come into my room or not, when I step out for a moment. Here's how to find out. Put your Robopet near the door and set him to Guard mode. When you come back, take him out of Guard mode. If he simply stands up when you do that, then your room was not disturbed. If he responds with a sequence of growls and pants, then someone entered the room while you were gone. Of course if someone takes your Robopet, then you'll also know that your room was disturbed but it is more likely that his barking and growling might just chase off a would-be burglar. Be prepared to explain to the hotel that you don't really have a dog in your room!
When I stay at a hotel or motel, I always wonder whether or not someone has come into my room or not, when I step out for a moment. Here's how to find out. Put your Robopet near the door and set him to Guard mode. When you come back, take him out of Guard mode. If he simply stands up when you do that, then your room was not disturbed. If he responds with a sequence of growls and pants, then someone entered the room while you were gone. Of course if someone takes your Robopet, then you'll also know that your room was disturbed but it is more likely that his barking and growling might just chase off a would-be burglar. Be prepared to explain to the hotel that you don't really have a dog in your room!