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Re:Amazon terminates iRobot deal, vacuum maker to lay off 31... by KerrAvon on Monday January 29, 2024 @05:13PM (#39183479)
Yes, assuming this isn't vaporware. They're supposed to start shipping in March. https://maticrobots.com

Edited to add this quote from the website:

Matic's intelligence is localized on the device, and it never sends any of your data to the cloud for processing. That means no user information is ever sold, shared, or even collected in the first place.

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Re:Amazon terminates iRobot deal, vacuum maker to lay off 31... by paledot on Tuesday January 30, 2024 @09:54AM (#39190756)
I bought into the Eufy ecosystem on the same premise, but it's still internet connected, so all you really get is a pinky swear that they're not copying your data for their own purposes. Just because it's on-device doesn't mean it's not also elsewhere.

Anoth quote from the website:

> The HEPA bag is designed to hold about a week’s worth of debris with daily vacuuming and mopping. Replacement frequency will vary based on your usage.

The "membership" (ie. prepaid refills) is advertised at $180. The best-case scenario is you're trading the always-online smart appliance debacle for the overpriced ink cartridge debacle. Pick your poison.

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