Vacuum Cleaners - Technology Has Come A Long Way

By Author: Tim Bock
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The concept of the vacuum cleaner has been around since 1865. It sure has come a long way since then. Originally the design was just a couple of hoses that were attached to a motor that was designed to suck up unwanted dust and particles into a bag.

Throughout the years the technology has improved greatly. These improvements included machines that were more powerful, lighter and that didn't require the use of bags. Perhaps the most notable improvement came with the invention of robot technology. Image how convent it would be for a machine to clean your house without you having to lift a finger. I'm sure no one in 1865 would have believed such a thing, however, modern technology has made this dream a reality.

In 2000 the iRobot company started working on such a machine. The result was the Roomba vacuum cleaner. When it appeared commercially in 2002 it marked a major revelation in house cleaning. There have been over two million units sold to date, which is a testament to the quality of the device.

One of the things that makes a Roomba vacuum cleaner unique from other brands is the random pattern ...
... of movement. When it's finished cleaning the room, it will also automatically find its docking station and recharge its batteries. Some of the other features include the following:

-A remote control
-The ability to schedule the cleaning anytime, even if you're away
-A battery charging home base
-A virtual wall limit. This allows you limit the area within the room you would like it to travel.

One of the most popular Roomba models is the RV-10. It's popular because it was one of the first prototypes on the market. The fact that it's still around it a testament to its quality. However, no matter which model you choose, it's hard to go wrong with a Roomba.