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I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend

First publishedAug 19, 11:08 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 13:49 UTC · 13m ago
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I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend
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I love the idea of robots taking over menial tasks, so I was excited to try the Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni. This premium window-cleaning robot is highly rated online.

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I love the idea of robots taking over menial tasks, so I was excited to try the Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni. This premium window-cleaning robot is highly rated online. I have a robot vacuum and a robot mower, and I would never go back to doing these chores myself. Sadly, I had such a traumatically awful experience with the Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni that I’m left wondering why anyone would want a window-cleaning robot at all.

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I love the idea of robots taking over menial tasks, so I was excited to try the Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni. This premium window-cleaning robot is highly rated online.
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1 outlet, average source rating 7.0/10.
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13m ago.
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