Devices · 2h ago
Robot vacuums now let humans drive them remotely
Robot vacuum makers are adding remote human driving features, allowing operators to steer devices from afar. The move aims to handle tricky navigation but raises privacy concerns as cleaners become surveillance tools. Companies like iRobot and Ecovacs are testing the feature in select markets.
Meridian48 take
Turning robot vacuums into remote-controlled cameras blurs the line between convenience and surveillance, and the industry should expect regulatory pushback.
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