It seems that iRobot is trying to create yet another addition to their series, a robotic lawnmower.

iRobot, the company that brought you the Roomba, Scooba, Dirt Dog, PackBot, Looj (Gutter robot), Create and more, has designed a lawn mowing robot that bears striking similarities to the Roomba, according to a new patent filing discovered by Robot Stock News! The long-rumored “Mowba” is no longer a rumor!

According to the extremely detailed 84-page filing, various configurations are being considered by iRobot, including an all-electric model and a gasoline-electric hybrid, as well as various shapes ranging from the familiar Roomba-like disc to a pentagon shape to a four-wheeled model to a “tombstone” shape.

The Mowba lawnmower — (iRobot will surely have a better name?) — would be able to avoid most obstacles on its own, such as driveways, trees, pools, ponds, curbs, etc.

There also appears to be an option for a robot-activated recharging station. (Something also available on the Robomower.)

Here’s a handy little program to add to your arsenal. VirtualBreadboard simulates circuit interaction without having to physically create a breadboard mock-up. You can add in various components including various switches, leds, 7 segment displays and integrated circuit chips.

“VirtualBreadboard is an easy to use simulation and modelling tool that can be used in place of a real breadboard for quickly performing experiments and testing out electronic and microcontroller powered ‘embedded’ applications. Since 1999 VirtualBreadboard has been a favourite with universities and enthusiasts from all around the world.”-VBB

With this, you no longer have to lumber over to your workshop to test out your newly designed circuit. You can simply plot it down in VBB and see the results in a realtime simulator. But it comes at a price. You can either buy the unrestricted version for a small fee or you can just get the basic version which should more than suffice for your needs. so check it out - [here]

Be the first to own Sony’s new invention “Rolly,” Sound Entertainment Player. SEP-10BT is Sony’s new intelligent Aibo like music player. This unique, MP3 player robot gadget features 20mm active speakers that offer an output of 1.2W x 2 Channel. Similar to the much more expensive Miuro, the Rolly will also roam around your room playing back your favorite songs.

Adjusting the volume on the Rolly is very unique - hold the unit and move it clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease. The player also comes with ‘Motion editor’, a software which allows you to customize the unit’s motion. Rolly’s onboard ambient lights change from blue, orange to green depending on the music playing.

Built-in with a 1GB flash memory and bluetooth enabled A2DP/AVRCP for hours of fun and convenient listening experience. Rolly is not just a high end gadget, but an excellent speaker with 2 180 vertical speakers for 360 degree of clear sound. A one of kind robot, music player, and invention.