An open-source, privacy-first, hackable robot vacuum (Raspberry Pi/ESP32/ROS2-based,…
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An open-source, privacy-first, hackable robot vacuum (Raspberry Pi/ESP32/ROS2-based, 3D-printed) built in public.
Problem it solves. Provides a higher-quality, privacy-respecting alternative to consumer robot vacuums that avoid cloud/microphone/camera intrusion.
Who pays. Home Assistant / privacy-conscious DIY smart home users and makers
Market. consumer robotics / open-source hardware
Why we believe it · 5 comments read
The post reports concrete, specific community traction (11K GitHub stars, Discord, subreddit, mailing list) and commenters treat it as a genuine build-in-public hardware project rather than self-promo or a fabricated claim.
“what's the first cleaning test you'll compare against the robots you own?” ▲ 5