There are countless jobs that we have to do around our homes. Many of these tasks are boring, time consuming, slightly dangerous, dirty, or perhaps all of these at once.
Since we all lead busy lives, the home is the perfect place for us to use robots that assist with minor tasks. This gives us back the precious time we would have spent say, vacuum cleaning our children’s bedrooms, so that we can spend it playing with them instead.
In this article, I will describe the different types of robots you will find this year to assist you with tasks around your home.
Robot Vacuum Cleaners
I want to start by describing the most common type of home assistant robot, vacuum cleaners.
Robot vacuum cleaners are already in our homes, there are various different types for different surfaces, and even mop versions. There are a few main manufacturers in the market – iRobot, Neato, Samsung. You might think that they would cost much more than a normal vacuum cleaner, but that’s just not so, many models are comparable in price.
Ever since the launch of robotic vacuums, their popularity has sparked a price war and competition between major brands. This has been causing their prices to drop dramatically in recent years and has created a new market for Roomba Knockoffs.
Robotic Window Cleaners
For several years now companies have perfected the technology to even make robotic window cleaners too. Amazon has robotic window cleaners out there that will ensure that you can always see a perfectly clear view.
The main task of these robots is to clean windows from the outside, but they can also be used from the inside. They are especially handy for taller buildings with larger windows, but can also save a lot of time for regular homes.
The biggest concern people have with window cleaning robots is the fear they fall and get damaged. But rest assured, companies have taken several precautions to avoid this, starting with the ability to attach it with hooks and clamps.
Robotic Lawn Mowers
The next type of Home Assistant Robot you will find, are Lawn Mower Robots. Personally, these are one of the most handy robots to own around the house, especially during the hot summer months.
Owning a Robotic Lawn Mower means you can spend your summer enjoying the good weather and the robot will cut your grass for you. This allows you to enjoy sitting on a perfect lawn with a glass of wine in the evening sun, without ever having to lift a finger to cut it yourself. The grass clippings are mulched back into the soil too, so you don’t have to empty it.
You should also not that since these are battery powered, they make almost no noise compared to traditional lawn mowers. This is great if you plan on enjoying a beautiful day outside relaxing while your robot mows your lawn.
Pool Cleaning Robots
If you are lucky enough to have a pool at home, there are also robot pool cleaners to help with the tiresome job of keeping the water crystal clear and inviting, to swim in. Aquabot and SmartPool have several different models available on Amazon to keep you swimming all year round – if the weather is good enough!
These types of home assistant robots were made famous in several horror movies that show them moving on their own at night. They scour the surface of the pool and suck-in any floating dirt and debris.
Some also use suction to scrub the floors and walls of the pool to remove algae build-up and dirt that has sunk to the bottom.
Conclusion
To conclude, there are many different types of robots to consider to assist you with tasks around the house. Sure it would be great if there was a single type of robot that can perform all the tasks on it’s own. But for now, we will have to do with these instead.
