A sock-sorting vacuum shows home robots are in their early stages

A sock-sorting vacuum shows home robots are in their early stages
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The Washington Post
By Dana WollmanFor years, technologists have dreamed of outfitting homes with robots to handle chores like cleaning floors, loading dishwashers and even fetching a glass of water. While some of the tasks, such as mopping, can already be automated, the industry is now preparing for even more advanced robots.One such company, Chinese vacuum brand Beijing Roborock Technology Co, is trying to be part of the next wave of consumer offerings and is preparing to release what it calls the Saros Z70, one of the first devices to include a robotic arm...

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