Matic designs and assembles its floor-cleaning robot in California, but the company says it does not currently meet the 65% U.S.-component threshold connected to the FCC’s new restrictions. The disclosure highlights the difference between domestic assembly and qualifying as a domestic end product—and the challenge facing future robot vacuum models.
MOVA is bringing its new V70 Ultra Complete robot vacuum and mop to the U.S. Its announced features include a MaxiReachX extending mop and side brush, up to 42,000Pa of suction, StepMaster 2.0 obstacle crossing, and MOVA’s first bagless auto-empty dock. We took a closer look at the new flagship and the features we’re most interested in seeing in action.
After three months of regular use in a busy family home with kids, area rugs, and a heavy-shedding dog, the Narwal Flow 2 impressed with strong mopping, pet hair handling, and obstacle avoidance. We also found a few drawbacks, especially with the Narwal app and some of its extra features.
Roborock’s new Qrevo Edge 3 Pro pairs 36,000 Pa suction with upgraded threshold climbing, retractable LiDAR, advanced obstacle avoidance, warm-water mopping, and an automated multifunctional dock.
The FCC’s new rules for foreign-produced robot vacuums could reshape how future models are designed and manufactured. Rather than simply moving assembly to the United States, manufacturers may face a broader challenge involving batteries, semiconductors, motors, sensors, and other critical supply-chain components. Here’s what the new rules require, what remains uncertain, and what it could mean for the future of robot vacuums.
The FCC has expanded its Covered List to include foreign-produced advanced robotic devices, a category that appears to include most modern robot vacuums. While existing robots and current models remain unaffected, future foreign-produced models could face new hurdles before they can be sold in the United States.
Why is the federal government restricting new foreign-produced robot vacuums? We examine the FCC’s official explanation, the national security concerns behind the new Covered List restrictions, and why officials believe connected robots pose cybersecurity and supply chain risks. We also explain what the changes mean for existing robot vacuums and why current owners are not affected.
The FCC and Department of War have outlined the application process that could allow foreign-produced robot vacuums to continue receiving FCC authorization. Here’s what manufacturers must submit and what it means for future robot vacuum releases.
The FCC’s new restrictions on foreign-produced advanced robotic devices have raised questions for robot vacuum owners. This article explains what the Covered List update actually does, why existing robot vacuums can still be bought and used, how firmware updates are handled, and what the new rules could mean for future robot vacuum models entering the U.S. market.
Dreame has launched the Aero Ultra Steam, a new flagship wet/dry vacuum featuring 392°F steam, 194°F hot water cleaning, 30,000Pa suction, and a 3.88-inch ultra-slim lie-flat design.