So as some of you already know, I am an engineering major in college. I currently am double majoring in electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. As of this coming fall semester I will be adding on a minor (required to have one) it will be in intelligent robotic systems.

I am starting the process of developing my senior design project (for those who aren't familiar with a SDP, basically it is a year long research and development project required to graduate) I have chosen to do my project on household automation/robotics. Basically I will be developing a robotic solution to household chores.

So why am I posting this thread? Well, I need to know what the general public wants out of a robot. What should it be able to do, what shouldn't it be able to do. What type of form factor should it have (humanoid or non-humaniod) How does it interact with people (if at all), etc. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.

Here are some pictures of non-humanoid style robots I have built in the past. Would something like this be welcome in your home? (A home robot would look much better, this is just to give you an idea of the form of a non-humaniod robot)









Thanks