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Neato Robotics Joins Consumer Robotics Fray
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Posted Mar 3, 2010; Article type: Industry analysis
Neato Robotics’ XV-11 is possibly the first direct competitor to iRobot’s Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. Unlike the Roomba, however, the XV-11 offers SLAM support through an inexpensive laser range finder. That’s not the only difference between Neato and other consumer robotics product providers.
Neato Robotics’ XV-11 is possibly the first direct competitor to iRobot’s Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. Unlike the Roomba, however, the XV-11 offers SLAM support through an inexpensive laser range finder. That’s not the only difference between Neato and other consumer robotics product providers.
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