Life in the Future: Roomba

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Forget the broom and vacuum -- no device in the history of mankind has been able to terrorize pets (and clean floors) as efficiently as the Roomba, the first household robot for many buyers. Artificial intelligence lets the device do all the tidying and terrorizing while you're away, so your shell-shocked cat sees you as savior rather than tormentor. The latest Roomba, the Discovery, has a longer run time of 120 minutes, a faster charging time, and it returns to its charging station when it's almost out of juice.

I am one of the first people on the planet to own a robot maid. Ever. Now when do I get my flying car?