This 10,000Pa Roborock robot vacuum and mop just hit a record low $150 at Amazon
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A 10,000Pa robot vacuum at $150 shows how quickly consumer robotics is racing to the bottom on price. If you’re building higher-end home robots, you’ll need to justify a premium with capabilities far beyond cleaning or lean into B2B where ASPs can support real margins.
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