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Sharp's new robot vacuum isn't always happy to do your housework.
The company announced a Roomba-like device Tuesday, with a host of features including a mounted camera that streams video to mobile phones, voice recognition and a built-in air purifier. It's also a bit moody.
Cocorobo, a name that combines "heart" and "robot" in Japanese, will occasionally complain about being tired, or say it's not having that great of a day. Sharp wants to develop a new line of home appliances that have personality and communicate with their owners, like housekeeper pets.
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At its annual meeting this week, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced the election of a new slate of volunteer leaders.
Sharp's Robert P. Scaglione was named board chair, Sub-Zero's Paul V. Sikir was elected first vice chair and Jennifer Mintman of GE was named second vice chair and treasurer. Several directors were named as well.
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