# Micro Robot Floor Cleaners The iRobot Scooba 230 is Your Tiny Technologic Cleaning Solution By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot-scooba-230 References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5723476/the-smallest-robot-floor) & [irobot](http://www.irobot.com/sp.cfm?pageid=86&id=651&referrer=28) We all remember when the [iRobot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-combo-2-essential) Roomba 230 came out a few years ago. It revolutionized cleaning, but really made our lives a lot lazier. The robotic cleaning manufacturer is back with the iRobot Scooba 230. It promises to scrub your bathroom floors clean and being so small, it should have no problems maneuvering in between those tight spaces. For under $300, it's may seem more reasonable than paying a maid or busting out the [mop and tackling your bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozmo-roller-mop) yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Cleaning Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing even smaller and more efficient cleaning robots for specialized tasks in tight spaces. - **Automation in Cleaning Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating AI and automation technologies to create a fully autonomous cleaning solution. - **Affordable Robotic Cleaners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing low-cost cleaning robots for residential and commercial use, making it accessible to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing robotics technology to create more versatile and efficient cleaning robots. - **Household Cleaning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying robotic technology to transform the traditional cleaning industry and redefine cleaning standards. - **Technology Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding product offerings by stocking and promoting the latest robotic cleaning solutions in retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Robotic Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-combo-2-essential.md) - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [Smart Robot Home Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scop.md) - [Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-combo-j9.md) - [Small Space Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-k10.md) - [Autonomous Carpet-Scrubbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-carpet-cleaner.md) - [Debris-Compacting Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-205-dustcompactor-combo-robot.md) - [Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-robot-vacuum.md) - [Budget Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcompacting-dustbin.md)