It can do this because it is a bot, or software robot, a program that can interact with people.

BBC: Hand on keyboard

I.e. the dual-cameras on the HOM-BOT can show you where the robot is, and mapping presents a display of its path through the house.

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While domesticated robots are becoming a ( frighteningly) common inclusion in techno-friendly homes, Korean 'bot manufacturer ED has a home-ready robot that sports a plethora of communication venues including ZigBee and RFID.

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That's not to say every bot was on its best behavior: The University of Central Florida's robot confused a driveway for a road, parking itself at an abandoned house.

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