A decade of robot disappointment

Early robot vacuums needed constant help getting over thresholds, untangling from cords, and recovering from rogue socks.

Matic uses cameras to see

Instead of bumping into furniture, Matic has five cameras that create a 3D map and distinguish between rugs, floors, cords, and toys.

Setup takes minutes, not hours

Connect to Wi-Fi, download the app, let it map your home, then schedule rooms for specific days or send it anywhere directly.

No more pre-cleaning required

You don't need to pick up every cord, sock, and toy before it starts. Taller wheels handle transitions between floors without getting stuck.

Point at messes and say clean

The Cues feature lets you say "Hey Matic," point to spilled crumbs, and have it follow you there without opening an app.

“Is commanding a little robot to follow me and dispose of my mess slightly absurd? Yes. Is it also kind of incredible to witness? Also yes.”

It sees obstacles before hitting them

Matic identifies objects as small as half an inch and adjusts its route before bumping into chair legs or cords.

Cleans in zones, not just lines

Instead of one enormous back-and-forth path, it tackles interiors, edges, and toe-kicks in rounds, adjusting for floor type.

Designed to handle hair better

A bristle-free brush roll keeps long hair from winding around it. The cleaning head opens from the top so you don't flip it over.

Mopping actually works this time

It vacuums and mops in one pass, automatically switching between rugs and hard floors. A built-in wringer removes dirty water as it goes.

“That's ultimately where I think a robot like this earns its keep: not necessarily by replacing a chore I hate, but by taking something off my list altogether.”

Privacy processed on the robot

Maps, camera feeds, and cleaning history stay on the device by default, not uploaded to a cloud. Voice requests are processed anonymously.

Not exactly whisper quiet

Matic claims 55 decibels is quiet enough for sleep, but it's still a vacuum. Fine for a work call with headphones, not for naptime.

Worth it if time is scarce

At $1,495, it's expensive. But if you commute, have kids, or work long hours, coming home to clean floors might feel like a necessity.

“Nearly 10 years after receiving my first robot vacuum, I still want exactly what I wanted then: clean floors without having to think very much about them.”