FB Radar October
FieldBots Radar – October Update
Welcome to the October edition of FieldBots Radar, your monthly roundup of what’s moving the world of cleaning and construction robotics. This month: strong financials, hybrid robots, a legendary timeline, and bold automation for building sites
Kokobots: Great Financials, Elusive Risks?
Kokobots Group is showing impressive numbers, but some analysts remain cautious. A recent Seeking Alpha piece praised the company’s revenue and profit trajectory, yet warned that lack of visibility into the company’s risk profile and operational dependencies makes it difficult to assess its long-term viability. As more robotics companies aim for industrial scale, investors and partners are seeking not just innovation – but transparency and resilience.
Robotin R2: Wash, Vacuum & Dry – All-in-One
The new Robotin R2 is turning heads with its hybrid cleaning capabilities. This AI-powered floor robot vacuums, washes, and dries carpets and hard floors using real-time object detection and automatic mode switching.
With its minimalist design and touchscreen interface, the R2 targets premium domestic and commercial users alike. A built-in self-cleaning station minimizes maintenance.
From Roomba to Robotics Legacy: iRobot’s 20-Year Journey
IEEE Spectrum dives deep into the story of the Roomba, the robot that revolutionized home cleaning. From focus groups that nearly scrapped it to the cultural impact of “robots with personality,” the article charts iRobot’s pivotal role in making robots mainstream.nThe timeline also reflects on Amazon’s acquisition and what it might mean for the next generation of consumer robots.
🔗 Explore the full Roomba history
Dusty Robotics: Precision Printing for Construction
While not a development in cleaning robotics per se, Dusty Robotics continues to transform construction layout with its FieldPrinter, a robot that translates BIM models directly onto real-world job sites. By printing complex, multi-trade layouts with millimeter precision, Dusty enables faster, more accurate construction and better coordination across trades. Its ability to interpret digital building models and navigate complex indoor environments with high precision highlights technologies that could also be highly relevant and inspiring for the cleaning robotics sector.