These Star Wars robot vacuums ARE the droids you're looking for
Samsung has just released a pair of limited edition Star Wars POWERbot™ vacuums that pay homage to the iconic franchise in a pretty awesome way. Available for pre-order starting Oct. 10, these Darth Vader and Stormtrooper robotic vacuums are poised to be the next coveted item for any Star Wars super fan. (The vacuums will officially ship in early November but you can buy one right now.)
The best part about these vacuums? They play music and talk, using key Star Wars phrases and sound effects. Check it out:
There’s been a novelty factor to robot vacuums like the POWERbot™ for the last few years, but with each model that’s released we are propelled into a future where it’s less about having "the cool new thing” and more about making our lives better through technology. That’s definitely true of the Samsung POWERbot™. That said, they are also 100 percent "the cool new thing."
These are still the same powerful vacuums as the VR7000, except with the added Star Wars design. The POWERbot™ VR7000 won the 2017 CES Innovation Award, and for good reason. It’s chock full of features, like a suction power capacity of 10 watts and a 290mm-wide brush — that's 42 percent larger than conventional 204mm brushes.
The vacuum includes CycloneForce technology, which produces a centrifugal force that helps to circulate dust particles through an inner chamber while dirt and debris are sent to an outer chamber. The result is a bagless filter that stays cleaner for longer and helps to prevent clogging — and is easy to clean.
A sensor on the top of the vacuum scans the room and then maps out the space to calculate the most efficient path, plus when it gets low on battery it automatically goes back to the docking station and can pick up where it left off later.
From a visual standpoint, there is a subtle artistry to the way these vacuums have been designed. Both versions feature a glossy finish and play up the fact that the shape mimics the helmets worn by Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers. If it wasn’t a vacuum, it could almost pass for a kind of semi-abstract art piece.
In addition to the music, both editions have a string of catch phrases and other audio you’ll hear while they go about their business. For example, when the Darth Vader model is powered on, it makes a lightsaber sound. When the Stormtrooper starts to clean it says, "Let's go." The best part though is by far Darth’s seemingly random heavy breathing.
What makes this iteration of the POWERbot™ even cooler though — and worth the $699-$799 price tag — is that these vacuums are truly designed for people who love Star Wars. So yes, in fact, these are the droids you’re looking for. (You had to know that was coming, right?)
Topics Robot Vacuums Samsung Star Wars
As Director of Special Projects, Nicole Cammorata helps guide Mashable's editorial innovations, licensing programs, and specialty series. Previously, she was the site's Executive Editor and its very first Shopping Editor before that. Nicole is also Mashable's resident gifting expert and gets a thrill out of helping readers find the perfect present. She received a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University and an MFA in fiction writing from The New School. She lives in Maine with her husband, their three young children, and a backyard full of flowers.
