Why Robot Vacuums Have Cameras (and What to Know About Them)
4 min read - Robot vacuum cleaner products are by far the largest category of consumer robots. They roll around on floors, hoovering up dust and dirt so we don’t have to, all while avoiding obstacles. The industry leader, iRobot, has been cleaning up the robot vacuum market for two decades. Over this time, the company has steadily gained fans and a sterling reputation, including around security and privacy. And then, something shocking happened. Someone posted on Facebook a picture of a woman sitting…