iRobot Scooba Exposed 67
ticketmaster41 writes "Informit is running an article that takes a look at what's inside a Scooba. As the write up indicates, adding water to a robotic cleaner not only means more parts, but also more fail safes to frustrate the end user. The site also has posted an interview with Helen Greiner, one of the founders of iRobot."
Hire a maid, much better results! (Score:5, Insightful)
My wife and I though about getting one of these and then another for the vacumming. But we decided on a maid and the rest is history. We spend 0 hours/week cleaning and our house looks great. I'll highly recommend one :)
http://religiousfreaks.com/ [religiousfreaks.com]Re:Lawsuit (Score:2, Insightful)
Asimov was from one of those mysterious previous generations where having your ideas built upon by others was considered an honour.
It's amazing they could ever make any money.
Re:Scoobas are pretty good (Score:2, Insightful)
When was the last time one had to drain or fill his or her washing machine or dishwasher by hand? It's connected to the home plumbing system. I'd expect iRobot to work within this existing home infrastructure. Such major appliances can be found for around $400, same price as the Scooba. People are comfortable with having such monstrous appliances in their home.
It'd hardly be as complicated as an in-flight refuling from a tanker to a fighter jet.