Did you run out of toilet paper? This robot bear will bring you a replacement

Did you run out of toilet paper? This robot bear will bring you a replacement
You know that scary moment when you finish your bathroom stuff and reach for toilet paper, only to discover that the roll is finished. It's panic. pure panic. Well, toilet paper company Charmin is aiming to tackle these less-than-ideal times with RollBot, a Bluetooth-controlled robot bear that offers you a spare when you need it (via The Telegraph). Charmin introduced RollBot at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, where the manufacturer showed off its two-wheeled balanced robot friend. But how does it work? Well, the RollBot is controlled by Bluetooth so you can summon your paper handling buddy when you need it. The RollBot apparently works much like a robot vacuum cleaner and can move towards you, with a toilet paper roll on its head. However, Charmin did not explain how the robot will pick up a roll of toilet paper (apparently, it will already have to carry it) or how it will actually enter the bathroom. We guess you have to leave the door open or even do this awkward combination of toilets at the door to pick it up. Again, you can keep your toilet paper roll in the bathroom, but who are we to judge?

And this is just the beginning

SmellSense

SmellSense (Image credit: Procter & Gamble) Not only did Charmin reveal the RollBot, but the toilet paper maker also introduced the SmellSense and VIPee. The SmellSense is essentially a bad smell detector. The bear-shaped device has two parts: a sensor and a screen. The screen is placed on the outside of your bathroom door while the sensor is placed on the inside of your bathroom. The sensor can detect bad odors (high levels of carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide). If the smell is too bad, the screen counterpart will warn you not to go into the bathroom and to "wait" (with an angry bear appearing in it). built-in display). If all goes well, it will tell you to "enjoy the ride" and a happy bear will appear. The VIPee, on the other hand, is a sleek portable toilet that's equipped with an Oculus Rift S VR headset, so you can play VR on the go. Unfortunately, Charmin won't be releasing these products to the general public any time soon. "At Charmin, our mission is always to provide people with a better bathroom experience, and while it starts with the best TP, Charmin GoLab ultimately allows us to expand beyond just seating," said Rob Reinerman, Charmin brand director at a press release. "The concepts we're bringing to CES are a fun way to showcase our relentless obsession with helping people take advantage of Go now and in the future."

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