<ul><li>YouTuber CircuitCindy built a robotic trashcan to make her boyfriend take out the trash after he consistently procrastinated on the chore.</li><li>The robot is equipped with sensors including ultrasonic sensors, PIR sensors, and an infrared sensor to detect when the trash can is full and follow a person with body heat to urge them to empty it.</li><li>The robot plays pre-recorded passive-aggressive comments through an MP3 player until the trash is taken out, serving as a creative way to incentivize completing the task.</li><li>Though the robot presents a humorous and inventive approach to dealing with household chores, it faces practical challenges like difficulty in distinguishing between Cindy and her boyfriend, potentially limiting its long-term utility.</li></ul>

YouTuber builds robot to make boyfriend take out the trash

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