A robot vacuum that empties its own bin sounds like a chore removed. Someone still has to clear cables, untangle brushes and clean the dock. A robot mower keeps the lawn short, but the borders are still yours.
So the useful question isn’t “What can this robot do?” It’s “How much of the job will I still be doing?” These five checks turn an impressive demo into a realistic buying decision. [Read more…] about Opinion: Before buying a household robot, ask how much work it will leave you