Household Robots

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There are several types of household robots that are available on the market: robotic movers, robotic vacuum cleaners, robotic pool cleaners, floor washing robots etc.. For any of them to be successful it must be easy to setup and use, be reliable and require as little human intervention as possible.

Robots in this category used to break after 1-2 years. However, the manufacurers constantly improve their offerings. For example the new iRobot's roomba 500 series should last up to 5 years!

Some robots do not require any human intervention. This is true for all robotic mowers and pool cleaners. Unfortunately, the need for human intervention is almost a standard for robotic vacuum cleaners ( Karcher RC-3000 Robocleaner is the only one that empties its dirt container), but you should expect this to be the only regular manual task required. Most of the serious models charge themselves and have a scheduler (timer).

The robotic vacuums at this stage of technology cannot replace a human, but they will allow you to vacuum manually less frequently.

RC 3000 RoboCleaner
5
discontinued

Karcher-RC 3000 RoboCleaner

92% out of 25 liked it
The RC3000 (Robocleaner) cleans all domestic floors even when you are not home. Simply plug in the base station, switch on the unit, select the cleaning period and let the Robocleaner do the rest. After finishing its work, it returns automatically to the base station where its dust container is emptied, into the base station paper filter bag, and its batteries recharged. The navigation for the unit is provided by infrared beam and the Robocleaner can find its own way back to the base station there is no need for set boundaries just plug in and go.
Released in 2004
$1500
Roomba 560
5

iRobot-Roomba 560

100% out of 11 liked it
The new iRobot Roomba 560 has twice the cleaning power of the Roomba Scheduler, improved navigation, anti-tangle technology, cleaning of edges and corners, larger dustbin and improved filtration of dust and allergens. The dramatically increased reliability makes this robotic vacuum cleaner a real breakthrough. It will even tell you how to set it up or when something is wrong.
Released in 2007
$350
Roomba 570
5

iRobot-Roomba 570

86% out of 15 liked it
The new iRobot Roomba 570 has twice the cleaning power of the Roomba Discovery and dramatically increased reliability. Improved navigation, anti-tangle technology, cleaning of edges and corners, larger dustbin, and improved filtration of dust and allergens make this robotic vacuum cleaner a real breakthrough. It will even tell you how to set it up or when something is wrong.
Released in 2007
$400
Aquabot T4
4

Aquaproducts-Aquabot T4

66% out of 3 liked it
Aquabot T4 is the most technologically advanced robotic pool cleaner available.
Released in 2003
$1800
Trilobite 2.0
4

Electrolux-Trilobite 2.0

87% out of 24 liked it
Electrolux Trilobite Robotic Vacuum is a fully automated robotic vacuum cleaner.
Released in 2004
$1600
Lawnbott
4

Zucchetti-Lawnbott

83% out of 6 liked it
The Italian-designed Lawnbott Evolution, also called the Zucchetti Ambrogio Evolution Evolution is small, light (22 pounds) and powerful: it can handle up to 33,000 square feet (about 3/4 of an acre), and a second battery can be added to enable it to handle twice that area.
Released in 2006
$2500
Roomba Discovery SE
4
discontinued

iRobot-Roomba Discovery SE

87% out of 16 liked it
This vacuum cleaner will adjust the cleaning time for a particular area, seek out dirt particles the size of finely ground pepper, plot the best cleaning pattern for a given room, vacuum carpet, wood and vinyl floors. It will clean up to 1000 square feet and then charge itself at a docking station.
Released in 2004
$280
Roomba Scheduler
4
discontinued

iRobot-Roomba Scheduler

92% out of 13 liked it
This vacuum cleaner will adjust the cleaning time for a particular area, seek out dirt particles the size of finely ground pepper, plot the best cleaning pattern for a given room, vacuum carpet, wood and vinyl floors. It will clean up to 1000 square feet and then charge itself at a docking station. What makes it different and better from the previous Roomba models is the scheduler: Scheduler programs Roomba to clean at anytime making it more autonomous than ever. At night or when you are not at home, Roomba will clean around your schedule!
Released in 2004
$330
Dirt Dog
3

iRobot-Dirt Dog

81% out of 16 liked it
This cleaning robot was designed to sweep up dirt and debris that clings to rough surfaces in your garage or basement. Cleans under workbenches, cars and other hard-to-reach places. It picks up the nuts, bolts, dirt, and other debris from your shop floor. You can use it on hard floors, shop carpets or industrial floor surfaces only.
Released in 2006
$130
Auto Mower
3

Electrolux-Auto Mower

84% out of 13 liked it
Auto-Mower handles up to half an acre (1,800 square meters) of grass. It is designed to maintain the property daily, rather than on the typical once-a-week schedule. It cuts the grass in a random pattern with a cutting disk with three steel baldes powered by 2 electric motors. It has a sensor that backs it up and changes slightly the course whenever it hits something.
Released in 2004
$2000
Swash 800
3

Brondell-Swash 800

100% out of 11 liked it
The Swash 800 is an electronic toilet seat.
Released in 2006
$800
Roomba 530
3

iRobot-Roomba 530

100% out of 6 liked it
The new iRobot Roomba 530 has improved navigation, anti-tangle technology, cleaning of edges and corners, larger dustbin and improved filtration of dust and allergens. It returns to its Home Base to recharge between cleanings.
Released in 2007
$300
MyFountain
3

Digital Beverages-MyFountain

MyFountain is a stainless steel, robo-bartender that can serve you hot, cold, carbonated, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like sodas, juices, vitamin enhanced water, beer, liquor, mixed drink cocktails, and even high-end wines. It allows you to personalize your drink and create your own, personal beverages. It knows exactly what you like because you program it specifically to your tastes. If you don't know what to make, there is even an online drink recipe generator that will help you out.
Released in 2008
$2600
Robomower RL 1000
3

Friendly Robotics-Robomower RL 1000

80% out of 5 liked it
The RL 1000 is the latest version of a mower developed by Friendly Robotics. Today, the grass-hungry gizmos are sold in more than two dozen countries.
Released in 2004
$1600
Verro 600
3

iRobot-Verro 600

100% out of 3 liked it
The iRobot Verro 600 hands-free, self-contained vacuum cleaning and water filtering robot get pools deep-down clean from floor to waterline with the touch of a button.
Released in 2007
$1200
Clocky
3

Nanda-Clocky

71% out of 7 liked it
Clocky is an alarm clock that sounds the alarm and at the same time if runs from you, so you have to chase it to turn it off.
Released in 2006
$50
Roboking
3
canceled

LG-Roboking

66% out of 3 liked it
The Roboking or simply V-R4000 is equipped with some impressive features including a long-life battery, HEPA filters, cyclone dust kit and plenty of suction power.
Released in 1, 2001
$900
Scooba 380
3

iRobot-Scooba 380

87% out of 8 liked it
iRobot Scooba 380 vacuums, soaks, scrubs and dries tile, linoleum and sealed hardwood floors and does it by cleaning faster and more efficiently than the previous model. It cleans up to four average size rooms on a single battery charge and washes an average size kitchen using one tank of cleaning solution.
Released in 2007
$500
UBOT
3

Microrobot-UBOT

83% out of 6 liked it
UBOT is a cleaning robot that sweeps, vacuums and mops simultaneously. It uses an advanced cloth-dispensing system to pick up what the 60W vacuum misses.
Released in 2007
$1000
Ice Cream System
3

MooBella-Ice Cream System

45% out of 11 liked it
MooBella Ice Cream System uses a combination of fresh ingredients and the Linux operating system to automatically scoop up tasty desserts. This robotic ice-cream manufactory and vending machine is designed for cafeterias, convenience stores and other public places, lets customers choose from more than 90 combinations of flavors and mix-ins using a friendly touch screen display. It is slightly larger than the Coke and Pepsi machines.
Released in 2006
$0
Verro 300
3

iRobot-Verro 300

The iRobot Verro 300 hands-free, self-contained vacuum cleaning and water filtering robot get pools deep-down clean from floor to waterline with the touch of a button.
Released in 2007
$800
Scooba 5800
2

iRobot-Scooba 5800

100% out of 13 liked it
Scooba is a robotic household cleaner designed and manufactured by iRobot. It uses AWARE - robotic intelligence system to clean your entire floor efficiently, automatically and without missing a spot. It has been carefully designed to use on all sealed hard floor surfaces such as tile, linoleum, vinyl, marble, slate or wood. Its cleaning process consists of five steps: vacuum, soak, spread, scrub and dry.
Released in 2006
$350
CleanMate QQ-2
2

Metapo-CleanMate QQ-2

78% out of 19 liked it
CleanMate robot is a personal cleaning robot that can sweep and vacuum. It handles variety of surfaces: carpet, hardwood, tile. It is equipped with a high efficiency rolling brush suitable for most floors except plush or fur carpets.
Released in 2006
$200
Robo Maxx
2

-Robo Maxx

70% out of 20 liked it
Robo Maxx adjusts to different floor surfaces and with its removable particle bin, filters and rechargeable battery it's so easy to use you'll never want to pick up a conventional vacuum cleaner again.
Released in 2004
$60
RoboMaid
1

ExWorks-RoboMaid

72% out of 11 liked it
The cordless floor duster - RoboMop - can silently pick up dirt, dust, lint and hair from all your floors. It goes under the table, under the chair, changes directions automatically to keep working the entire floor surface, cleans next to walls, most corners and other tough to reach places. RoboMaid has been designed to fit under the kickboards in your kitchen. If your bed or furniture is more than 4 ft off the floor, your RoboMaid will happily clean underneath.
Released in 2005
$10
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