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A Robot Vacuum that Doesn't Suck

Monday, 16 August 2004

... and by all accounts that's the least of it's problems:

"While the Zoombot's robotic intelligence and floor-covering algorithms aren't bad, Applica has skimped on a few key areas that make this a less than stellar robotic vacuum. The vacuum motor isn't powerful enough and the unit has no beater bar(s) to lift dirt from the floor. The unit needs more wheel sensors so it will know when it's hanging off a ledge, has lost traction or is being picked up by its owner."

but for $99 you pays yer money, you takes yer choice.

Read the full article here at EverydayRobots.com

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