Home robotics brand offering DEEBOT floor-cleaning robots, WINBOT window-cleaning robots, GOAT robotic lawn mowers, ULTRAMARINE robotic pool cleaners, and the FAMIBOT AI companion robot.
Primary use case: Automated household cleaning and outdoor chore assistance
Price
$170
Locomotion
wheeled
Hand Type
none
Autonomy Level
fully_autonomous
AI Capabilities
AI-powered navigation, robotic floor cleaning, robotic window cleaning, robotic lawn mowing, robotic pool cleaning, AI companionship
Price
$170
Availability
Available for purchase in the US
Primary Use Case
Automated household cleaning and outdoor chore assistance
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