This robot is made of a small garbage can. It is IR remote controlled and has RAM memory. It can be programmed to roll a specific route that lasts up to 20 minutes. It has a simple ultrasonic collision avoidance system, and can
maneuvre itself around a room. It has a sound system that can tell the time with a female voice, alert you when it needs a recharge and alert when it "sees" something in front of it. It took a year to build and costed aprox. $400.
Parts:
32 channel IR Remote system
2 12V driving motors
1 12V Rechargeable Camcorder NiCd battery
1 Digital speaking watch
1 ultrasonic position system
1 sound unit
1 12V built in recharge unit
and a lot of electronics