We (Faye and I) consider ourselves early adopters of modern electronics.  We were one of the first people we know to own devices like VCR's, Mobile Phones, Multiple Home Computers, home
computer networks, the list goes on.  These things are common place now.  Based on our experience with household robotics, we think they will be common place very soon.  

We have been using with some personal robotics over the past couple of years.  We currently own a RoboMower RL 500 from a  company called Friendly Robotics.  It works wonderfully and relieves us from having to mow the lawn every week.  This device saves about 1.5 hour a week of not having to mow the lawn.  

Friendly Robotics now sells a Household vacuum.  It's likely next on my list.  This device looks like it could keep the carpets nice and tidy all week long saving me another hour or so a week.  I've also considered the Roomba but haven't made the leap just yet.  I know for an early adopter it seems like we should have made this move nut I've been concerned about how much dirt the unit could hold.  It may be my next purchase as the friendly Robotics model is so expensive.

If you dabble in household robotics and have experiences you'd like to share with me, drop me a quick email at Jon@TheSpiekers.com.  If you have questions on how these robotic technologies work, feel free to drop me an email as well.