Samsung made a Darth Vader vacuum complete with creepy breathing sounds
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Posted on October 24, 2017
It’s nearing the end of the year, and Star Wars fans have much to be grateful for. The latest
trailer for The Last Jedi dropped last night, and tickets to the flick are now on sale for select parts of the US. Samsung wants to get in on the sci-fi action, with the launch of a new Star Wars-themed version of its Powerbot vacuum cleaner that can apparently clean from “hardwood to Hoth,” the company quips.
The bot, which comes in Darth Vader and Stormtrooper designs, uses nine smart sensors to map the shape of each room, and avoid obstacles like leg chairs while vacuuming. Users can also control the vacuum through a smart phone app, and use voice control with Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. The vacuums also feature music and catch phrases specific to each design. For example, the Darth Vader vacuum makes the Sith Lord’s iconic breathing noises, while the Stormtrooper calls out “Let’s go!” when it begins cleaning. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/10/16452496/samsung-star-wars-powerbot-vacuums
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