Dirt-Compressing Robot Vacuums

The Black & Decker Smartech Robotic Vacuum was Shown at CES 2017

Seen at CES 2017, the Black & Decker Smartech Robotic Vacuum is a new kind of robot vacuum that works to make the cleaning experience far more comprehensive than with other units on the market. The vacuum is designed to navigate a space with ease without bumping into obstacles, but is also capable of compressing the dirt and debris that it sucks up. This makes emptying the unit far easier than with traditional vacuums and robotic varieties where a lot of the debris will reenter the environment when being emptied.

The Black & Decker Smartech Robotic Vacuum features an accompanying app that is connected to via Bluetooth and that enables users to manually take over the cleaning robot whenever they want. The vacuum features a battery pack that's rated for up to 90-minutes of cleaning per charge.

Dirt-compressing Robot Vacuums
Vacuum machines that are capable of compressing dirt and debris for easy cleaning.
Smartphone-connected Robot Vacuums
Robot vacuums that can be controlled via smartphone apps.
Extended Battery Life for Robot Vacuums
Developments in maximizing the battery life of robot vacuums.

Who This Affects Most

Home Appliances
Innovations in robot vacuum technology within the home appliances industry.
Smart Home Technology
Connecting robot vacuums to larger smart home systems and networks through apps and other interfaces.
Robotics and Automation
Advancements in the robotics and automation industry towards creating more efficient and effective robot vacuum technology.
SCORE
4.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 63%
Activity 74%
Freshness 8%

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