Mint automatic floor cleaner up for pre-order, shipping this summer

It's not like the automatic vacuum cleaner market could get much more crowded, but Evolution Robotics has put an interesting twist on things with its Swiffer-packin' Mint. If you'll recall, we saw this guy wiping up the downright disgusting floors of the Las Vegas Convention Center back in January, and now it looks as if production plans are moving along nicely. Equipped with a NorthStar positioning technology that enables it to never hit the same spot twice on the same run, this hardwood sweeper is now up for pre-order. Unfortunately, getting in line requires a non-refundable $20 deposit, but the outlay will be applied to the purchase price and will enable you to snag one of the first shipments this summer (which is significantly more awesome than waiting for it to hit retail shelves in Q4). Don't worry -- your Roomba won't be too envious.

[n0ne Posted Apr 22nd 2010 5:54AM]

Meh.

[mrpixel Posted Apr 22nd 2010 6:18AM]

@n0ne Typical thing Carl will say. :)

[Teslanaut Posted Apr 22nd 2010 6:30AM]

But does it play Doom?

[Sad Sack Posted Apr 22nd 2010 7:47AM]

Just one step closer to Rosie the Jetson robot ;-)

[Don Corleone Posted Apr 22nd 2010 8:43AM]

Does it have an app store?

[chadw Posted Apr 22nd 2010 8:48AM]

It's not my Roomba that I'm worried about, it's my Scooba. That thing can be a jealous bi*c%!

[Reaper21x Posted Apr 22nd 2010 9:40AM]

if "getting in line requires a non-refundable $20 deposit" doesn't sound shady to you, I have a Nigerian prince looking to do business.

[Bosco Posted Apr 22nd 2010 10:05AM]

Can I get a conversion kit for my Mac Mini?

[Bandigolo Posted Apr 22nd 2010 12:02PM]

$250 with a non-refundable $20 deposit my fucking ass.

Love the concept though. Swiffer ftw.

[uninked Posted Apr 22nd 2010 12:05PM]

My roomba will beat this thing up, and take it's lunch money.

[Soriak Posted Apr 22nd 2010 7:45PM]

Probably easier to clean after use than the Scooba... might just pick this up when it releases. I

[Let1me1in Posted Apr 23rd 2010 12:59PM]

This thing sucks just like Tim Tebow.

[KangaRufus Posted Apr 24th 2010 9:44AM]

...but will it blend?

[Miele Vaccums Posted May 24th 2010 1:41PM]

This vacuum seems great but I really like Miele Vacuum Cleaners . Miele Vacuums have digital controls and other special features like powerful suction and a silent setting for lower noise output. The vacuum even has headlights for better visibility. Miele Vacuums easily maneuver for the harder to reach places. Another great quality is their HEPA filtration system.