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iRobot Looj 330
The iRobot Looj 330 Gutter Cleaning Robot blasts away leaves, dirt and clogs while brushing gutters clean. Featuring a high-velocity, four-stage auger and CLEAN mode, Looj travels down your gutter on its own, sensing and adapting to debris in order to provide the most effective cleaning. -
Litter Robot – automatic self-cleaning litter box
What do you call a robot that automatically changes your cat litter? How about the Litter Robot? This aptly-named product comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate every kitty. Unfortunately, the Litter Robot hasn’t actually figured out how to make cat poop disappear. This kitty porta potty automatically changes the litter and dumps the solids into a waste basket. You’ll still need to empty the waste basket every once in awhile, but it doesn’t have to be a daily task. -
Swash – express clothing care system
How often do you go to the dry cleaners? With the Swash, you can bring that number down to practically zero. It refreshes clothes with a “precision misting” and a “rapid thermal drying” process. It works on fabrics that are too delicate to put in a washing machine, such as cashmere or lace, and removes odor and wrinkles in about 10 minutes. -
iRobot Braava jet 240 – mopping robot
No other company detests household chores more than iRobot. The people who waged a war against vacuuming have also designed a few other products to take on tasks like pool cleaning, gutter clearing, and mopping. The iRobot Braava jet 240 takes the hassle out of hardwood floors, for instance. The Bravva navigates around furniture and other household items in a similar fashion to Roomba vacuums, and mops your floor while doing so. -
Aeolus
Named after the Greek god of the wind, this bot’s abilities are more prosaic yet nevertheless useful. Its big boast is that it can fetch you a beer from the fridge, but this household helper can also vacuum, pick up toys and find your lost glasses. The price tag will probably be five figures and the manufactures are hoping it will breeze into shops later this year. -
Sony Aibo
Fancy competing for the attentions of a robot dog? This could be your ideal techno pooch. It has touch-sensitive panels and will learn to differentiate between family members’ voices. It also operates as a wifi-connected guard dog thanks to a camera embedded in its nose. Currently only available in Japan for 198,000¥ (£1,300), plus a 2,980¥ (£20) monthly subscription. -
Buddy the robot
Like a sort of smiley, pancake-faced R2-D2, Buddy is touted as a “companion” that can tutor your children and keep an eye on elderly relatives. Much like the Amazon Echo, it can also suggest recipes, maintain your schedule and announce the weather forecast. Unlike the Echo, it can follow you around on castors, if that’s an attraction. -
The Worx Landroid
This robotic lawnmower uses artificial intelligence to maneuver through narrow areas and to mow with minimal overlap. A series of sensors helps the machine avoid obstacles. You won’t be able to use the Landroid in the rain, but if the Landroid detects it, the unit will automatically return to its docking station to wait it out. -
iRobot Roomba 690
Robot vacuums work best in smaller homes and normal-sized apartments between 800 and 1,200 square feet. They handle hard floors and short carpets best, though they can get stuck now and then. Robot vacuums need a good motor for powerful suction, decent battery life, a brush roll, and enough smarts to be self-sufficient. Many robot vacuums work with apps on your phone and some will even run when you tell them to with voice commands if you have Amazon's Alexa at home. -
Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Automatic Robotic Pool Cleaner
Weighing only 22lbs, it comes with a 2-year warranty and has a conveniently placed extra-large top access filter cartridge system that makes it super easy to spring clean the cartridges. The Dolphin Nautilus features CleverClean Technology along with a patented swivel system that allows tangle-free operations. It can scrub, filter and vacuum the entire floor, walls, as well as waterlines of inground pools up to 50 feet in length all in just under 2.5 hours!
