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Coming up, robot vacuum cleaners were meant to make life easier for everyone.
And it's not just the tech savvy who are buying them.
It's busy parents and pet owners, too.
Despite steady sales, profits are dropping.
So why aren't these robots cleaning up the market?
And have you ever wondered why movie theater seats are always red?
Grab your popcorn and get ready to dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of theater seat design.
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Now let's talk about robots cleaning rooms.
Robot vacuum cleaners cruise around your house using sensors and mapping technology to navigate, dodge furniture and suck up dirt all while you relax on the couch.
They promise a life of spotless floors with no effort from you.
But the robot vacuum industry is facing a curious trend.
Reasonably good sales, but declining profits.
What's going wrong?
So help us break down the mystery behind the numbers.