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iRobot is likely to collapse within 12 months. (www.theregister.com)
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Troubled robot vacuum-cleaner maker iRobot, abandoned by Amazon after regulators effectively doomed the web giant's takeover offer, has warned investors it may not survive the next 12 months.

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[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 73 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

There is https://valetudo.cloud/ for a lot of existing models, it's about the closest thing we have.

[–] onoki@reddthat.com 14 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

"for a lot of models" is a bit of an exaggeration. Especially as Xiaomi/Dreame try to actively restrict Valetudo use.

But yes, Valetudo is a great project. I'd just wish there was a manufacturer who would openly endorse it.

[–] plenipotentprotogod@lemmy.world 5 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I've wondered before how large an order would be required to entice a white label manufacturer of robot vacuums into doing a production run of units with Valetudo preinstalled.

I would absolutely buy one if someone could work out a fair business arrangement with the developer and throw the project up on kickstarter.

[–] anarchiddy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 hour ago

There are not enough smart-vacuum owners in the world that would make it more profitable to just make the hardware without hoovering up the data that comes with its use.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 16 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

Oh fuck, ~~I'm gonna~~ I might test this.
I've never heard of it before, but the more I read the more I like it.

Thx!

[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I have it on a Roborock S5 and it works great, so much more stable than the original firmware that requires an internet connection.

Certain models can be harder to root though, so read through the description and guide thoroughly first.

[–] Estebiu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I have an S5 Max, its a long time I think about switching.. but I dunno if its worth it

[–] MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 hours ago

Yeah if it's working fine now I wouldn't bother.