Since I love new gadgets and ways to make housekeeping easier, I knew I just had to get a robotic vacuum to help clean my dingy carpet. After researching (blatant plug!) for a few days I found a sale and I decided to put down $125 for a Roomba 4100, and see if the little guy could keep up with me. Although this isn’t the vacuum for deep cleaning, Gonzo the Roomba* does a good job getting dust and cat hair out of the carpet, and it’s convenient enough to use everyday. I just set him to do his vacuum duties when I leave for work and hope that the cat hasn’t murdered poor Gonzo by the time I get home. Hopefully, Gonzo won’t rebel against his indentured servitude like the robots in my favorite TV series, Battlestar Galactica.
* Yes, I named my vacuum
Can robots help us do simple tasks like laundry and washing the dishes?