iRobot.com are selling a Vacuuming Robot called Roomba. This domesticated droid is fitted with sensors and will automatically figure out where needs cleaning.

The Roomba docks itself once it’s finished cleaning to recharge. Like ED 209 this robot cannot handle stairs however it does have a sensor built in so it doesn’t fall down them.

These robots retails between $149.99 - $349.99 depending which model you buy.

Upsettingly Will Smith doesn’t feature in any of iRobot.com’s advertising.

// Pete Graham