The iRobot Roomba 790 is the version that everyone has been waiting for. It now comes equipped with a Wireless Control Center, which allows people to exert better, more precise control over their robotic vacuum. Instead of letting the outdated Roomba putter around the house like a little old lady set in her ways, the iRobot Roomba 790 cleans areas that need immediate attention rather than getting to it later.
The Wireless Control Center uses a radio frequency to direct it. The remote has directional buttons for steering the Roomba and a large one with the word 'CLEAN' on it to command it to do just that when the time comes. Additional buttons conveniently and easily set the onboard clock, schedule a cleaning time and send it back to its dock.
What's Driving This Trend
- Wireless Robotic Vacuums
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless control centers for other robotic devices to enhance control and convenience.
- Precise Robotic Navigation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve robotic vacuum navigation algorithms to allow for more precise cleaning and targeted attention.
- Smart Home Cleaning Solutions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotic vacuums with smart home systems for seamless automation and optimized cleaning schedules.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Automation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine wireless control centers with other smart home devices to create a comprehensive home automation system.
- Robotics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate navigation and control technologies for a wide range of robotic devices beyond vacuum cleaners.
- Cleaning Services
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement robotic vacuums in professional cleaning services to improve efficiency and accuracy.
