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DIY Trash Can Understands Your Voice Commands

by Donald Melanson on April 6, 2009 at 10:27 AM


Have you ever stared at a garbage can and wished you could command it to come towards you? No? Then you may still be interested in this new speech-controlled trash can built by DIY-er Amnon, which will respond to your beck and call, yet never stray beyond the safe confines of your carefully laid out tape route (sure to compliment any room).

Unfortunately, there isn't a step-by-step guide for building a little trash buddy of your own, but Amnon has provided a shot of the all-important underside (linked below), and a complete parts list, so it shouldn't be too hard for experienced folks to follow along. Head on past the break for the video.

[Via Hack a Day]

Tags: diy, garbage can, GarbageCan, homebrew, household, trash can, TrashCan

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