Originally published November 18 2005
Domestic robots and HD devices to be big in 2006
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Specialized robots such as robotic vacuums, as well as HDTV and DVRs, are expected to be big business in the coming year. However, high prices and the Blu-Ray/HD DVD format war may slow development.
That is according to the American-based Consumer Electronic Association which has published its view of technologies set to influence in next 12 months.
Devices and trends around video gaming and high-definition TV (HD) also make it into the top five.
"They truly illustrate the progress of technology in the digital age," said Gary Shapiro, president of the CEA.
A robotic future has long been talked about but so far has failed to deliver anything to match a human's flexibility, mobility and dexterity.
But specialised robots are finding their way into homes, with robotic vacuums already doing the cleaning duties in half a million US homes.
Domestic robots that can control home networks, sort laundry and scrub the kitchen floor are not far off and are likely to be sold in much the same way as other household appliances are.
They will not, however, become mass market until they have reached the prices of other labour saving appliances and are proved to be reliable and effective, said the CEA.
DIY content creation is already a budding market with consumers set to spend about �8bn on devices to help them create their own content.
Gaming is always up there in any top 10 tech list, whether it be new trends such as mobile gaming or the next-generation consoles being developed by Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo.
On-demand game services offered via cable, satellite and broadband TV is likely the be the next big thing and there is also an opportunity for the next-generation consoles to become the hub for a digital home.
Incorporating online game play with HD movie playback and connectivity to PCs, digital cameras and other devices, the games console could take centre stage in the living room, the study suggests.
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