a mobile wake - up device responds to a snooze - button in an alarm clock . the mobile wakeup device includes a mechanism for making the device mobile , a controller for directing the movement of the device and responding to input , and an alarm off input . when the alarm clock &# 39 ; s alarm goes off and an individual activates the snooze button , the mobile wake - up device moves forward , drops from a table to the floor , and moves to a remote location . while moving , the device may use sensors to avoid objects in its path . after the mobile wake - up device has reached the remote location , the alarm signals again . to turn off the alarm , the individual must get out of bed and locate the mobile wake - up device .