Robotic Sweeper  

like Robocop but domesticated?
like Robocop but domesticated?

I loved my Roomba...
...but the battery packs only last about 2 years, and are pretty expensive to replace. I also found that I was so transfixed by it, that I wasn't actually saving any time. Instead of spending 20 minutes vacuuming, I was spending 20 minutes watching the Roomba. So, I've gone back to my trusty Hoover Constellation. With its hovercraft mobility, it's nearly as entertaining, without the expense.

I agree--
The invention of the Roomba has resulted in only a net LOSS of productivity.
As evidence*, I offer the following:
1,408,426 views
X
53 seconds
=
20,735 wasted hours
(*see below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTxW3GWZ5hI

I tend to think
that when you get too lazy to handle a vacuum cleaner, it's time to hired cleaners to come to your home and do the work.
My brother used a cleaning couple every few months, but then again, he's lazy. I do it it myself...and use my wonderful Sharp bagless vacuum cleaner.

It boldly goes!
The Roomba fits into places that other Vacuums seldom reach, such as under my ladderax!

"Made In Korea"
Which one? North- or South-Korea?
Or is Yujin Robot Co., Ltd part of the Korea Is One movement?
http://www.iclebo.com/english/

80s Robotic Sweeper
80s Robotic Sweeper

Probably an isolated case but
my sisters roomba got itself stuck in a tight circle and wore through the finish to the bare wood of the floor. This was maybe three years ago.