Stair-climbing robot vacuum: breakthrough or 1,700-euro gimmick?
A robot vacuum that climbs stairs for 1,700 euros promises 42-degree slopes and 6,000 Pa of suction. Reality or hype? A look at its price and real usefulness.
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Stair-climbing robot vacuum: the broken promise of home robotics
A robot vacuum that promises to climb stairs and clean the whole house without human intervention has hit the market for 1,700 euros. The prevailing reaction mixes skepticism and irony: many recall that in the 1980s we dreamed of flying cars, and today we have vacuums that can barely get over a single step.
A promising but questioned spec
The manufacturer claims the robot "handles slopes of up to 42 degrees" and descends while cleaning with 6,000 Pa of suction. However, the lack of videos showing the maneuver in real-world conditions breeds distrust. The 1,700-euro price tag, far above that of a conventional robot vacuum, raises the question of whether it truly solves a problem or is just an expensive gadget with overhyped antiestéticatures.
The comparison with human alternatives
As a sarcastic counterpoint, some point out that for 1,500 euros you could hire someone to go up and down the stairs cleaning. The joke hides a real point: for many homes with stairs, the most effective solution remains a traditional vacuum or a cleaner, not a high-priced robot.
Technology advances, but sometimes it falls short of expectations. Until the robot proves its effectiveness beyond the lab, its price and promises will remain a target for criticism.
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A robot vacuum that promises to climb stairs and clean the whole house without human intervention has hit the market for 1,700 euros. The prevailing reaction mixes skepticism and irony: many recall that in the 1980s we dreamed of flying cars, and today we have vacuums that can barely get over a single step.
A promising but questioned spec
The manufacturer claims the robot "handles slopes of up to 42 degrees" and descends while cleaning with 6,000 Pa of suction. However, the lack of videos showing the maneuver in real-world conditions breeds distrust. The 1,700-euro price tag, far above that of a conventional robot vacuum, raises the question of whether it truly solves a problem or is just an expensive gadget with overhyped antiestéticatures.
The comparison with human alternatives
As a sarcastic counterpoint, some point out that for 1,500 euros you could hire someone to go up and down the stairs cleaning. The joke hides a real point: for many homes with stairs, the most effective solution remains a traditional vacuum or a cleaner, not a high-priced robot.
Technology advances, but sometimes it falls short of expectations. Until the robot proves its effectiveness beyond the lab, its price and promises will remain a target for criticism.
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