Why Robot Vacuums Have Cameras (and What to Know About Them)

Robot vacuum cleaner products are by far the largest category of consumer robots. They roll around on floors, hoovering up dust and dirt so we don’t have to, all while avoiding obstacles.  The industry leader, iRobot, has been cleaning up the robot vacuum market for two decades. Over this time, the company has steadily gained […]

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Smashing Security podcast #303: Secret Roomba snaps, Christmas cab scams, and the future of AI

Beware your Roomba’s roving eye, the Finns warn of AI threats around the corner, and watch out when hailing a cab in Dublin…

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First 2-in-1 Roomba vacuums, mops, and keeps your carpet dry

iRobot has rolled out its first entry in the world of vacuum and mopping combination robots with what it says is the most advanced system of its type. The newly introduced Roomba Combo j7+ features a retractable mop head that swings up and out of the w… Continue reading First 2-in-1 Roomba vacuums, mops, and keeps your carpet dry

Roomba j7 uses a camera to recognize objects – including pet waste

Ever since the first iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner was introduced, successive models have offered additional features. The new Roomba j7 is particularly interesting, however, in that it uses a visible light camera to identify and avoid obstacles… Continue reading Roomba j7 uses a camera to recognize objects – including pet waste

Roomba Gets Alexa Support with an ESP8266 Stowaway

The modern home is filled with plenty of “smart” devices, but unfortunately, they don’t always speak the same language. The coffee maker and the TV might both be able to talk to your phone through their respective apps, but that …read more

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