Matic Robot Vacuum Gets WIRED's First 10/10 Rating in a Decade
thisguyknowsai · x · 2026-08-19
WIRED magazine awarded its first 10/10 rating in ten years, not to a phone or laptop, but to the Matic robot vacuum.
The team spent 9 years and built 11 prototypes, investing their life savings into the product. It is touted as the definitive best home robot for families. The link includes a video deep-dive into the universal design process behind great products.
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