Robot floor cleaners for the home

[powerplay]

Do they make one with a small bulldozer blade on the front?

That would be more appropriate for my housekeeping needs.

I'd bet there is an opportunity here if you are interested in developing and marketing special attachments.

 

[harley]

I'd bet there is an opportunity here if you are interested in developing and marketing special attachments.

Hacking Roomba (mostly software hacks)

and then there's this:

Or, for a few (thousand) dollars more, there's

http://www.fastcompany.com/biomimic...nderwater-roomba-to-keep-its-fleet-ship-shape

 

[SumDay]

I've had a Mint for about 18 months. I have engineered hardwood in the dining room and entry way, so 5-6 days a week the Mint does its thing for about 40 minutes, I change the duster pad and put it away until the next day. As someone else said, it does have a short battery life, but I love the fact that it bangs around under my dining room table, meticulously going around every single chair leg under there.

I love it. If it breaks, I'd get another, if that gives you any perspective.