Step aside Roomba, here comes Ultraviolet

Juniper Foo | Jan 03, 2008

Not the Ultraviolet of the Milla Jovovich movie fame, but this killing machine sucks just as much. Thanks to the UV-C technology that's onboard, its ultraviolet light is said to instantly vaporize dust mites, bacteria, viruses, mold, flea eggs and other unseen creepy-crawlies lurking in the carpet and flooring.

As the first such vacuum to use UV-C light in addition to suction capability, the US$499 Halo Ultraviolet Vacuum leaves others eating its dust trail. And being a pet owner, this one gets my thumbs up for zapping those invisible house guests sans chemicals. Now all that's needed is for the Halo Ultraviolet Vacuum to do the dirty work sans cords and human help just like the Roomba, and this one gets my money.

Via Uncrate

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SFCritter says...
More like "Step aside Dyson" than Roomba.
I fail to see how this can be compared to a semi-autonomous 'robot' vacuum cleaner. Somehow I don't think this will clean my floors while I am out, though it will still keep my cats on edge ;)

Jan 03, 2008 17:15