Why iRobot’s Colin Angle thinks the smart home starts with a robot vacuum

(Before It's News)

 Robots — and the smart home in general — are a hot topic, and it’s one where an enormous amount of investment is happening right now. There are many companies like Nest and Ring that are trying to target segments of the home in the hopes of making everything smarter. But it’s easy to forget that the home is still a physical space, and in order for everything to work… Read More

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