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April 14, 2005
I Desperately Need This
Just think, I might be able to get to work on time with this.
A scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has invented the clever device, which will defy even the most determined alarm clock "snoozers."Research associate Gauri Nanda's two-wheeled "Clocky" automatically rolls off the bedside table when the alarm goes off and the snooze button is pressed.
It travels around the room and its carpet-covered surface bumps into objects that come into its path, until it finds a resting place.
"Minutes later, when the alarm sounds again, the sleeper must get up out of bed and search for Clocky," says the 25-year-old scientist.
"This ensures that the person is fully awake before turning it off."
Posted by illuminaria at April 14, 2005 08:07 PM
Comments
It depends. The WifeWonk has a wicked aim when it comes to throwing objects. ;)
Posted by: EdWonk at April 17, 2005 11:52 PM