I've been trying out the robot vacuum Roomba by iRobot. I didn't want to like it but I'm keeping it for now. I got it from Costco so I can return it anytime that I am no longer satisfied.
I think it is the next in line of the machines doing chores for us; first the washing machine and dryer, then the dishwasher, and now the robot vacuum. These robot vacuums have been available for many years, and I wish I got one a long time ago.
Like the washing machine and dishwasher, the robot vacuum is not as good as a competent human, but it saves human energy. I need to clear the floor of anything that will tangle up the robot such as a small floor rug. The robot is constantly getting stuck under the couch. It is slow and takes 5-10 times longer to vacuum an area. It is as loud as a regular vacuum but feels louder since it takes so much longer. I generally run the robot after the kids are in bed or not home.
The new models have wireless emissions and a camera that uploads to iRobot servers. I tried putting opaque tape over the camera, but then the robot doesn't navigate as well blind and takes even longer to vacuum an area. I don't know how to disable the wireless on it to prevent it from emitting EMF.
I think it is the next in line of the machines doing chores for us; first the washing machine and dryer, then the dishwasher, and now the robot vacuum. These robot vacuums have been available for many years, and I wish I got one a long time ago.
Like the washing machine and dishwasher, the robot vacuum is not as good as a competent human, but it saves human energy. I need to clear the floor of anything that will tangle up the robot such as a small floor rug. The robot is constantly getting stuck under the couch. It is slow and takes 5-10 times longer to vacuum an area. It is as loud as a regular vacuum but feels louder since it takes so much longer. I generally run the robot after the kids are in bed or not home.
The new models have wireless emissions and a camera that uploads to iRobot servers. I tried putting opaque tape over the camera, but then the robot doesn't navigate as well blind and takes even longer to vacuum an area. I don't know how to disable the wireless on it to prevent it from emitting EMF.
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