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. 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.

Before I embark on this tale of woe, I should point out that most of my issues are with the whole category, not the Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni specifically. There are circumstances where I can imagine it working well. I briefly tested another window-cleaning robot,...

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