Dyson has developed a new feature that uses your smartphone's augmented reality sensors to virtually paint the areas you've vacuumed, so you can see if you've missed anywhere.
The characteristic, called clean stroke, uses the lidar scanner found on iPhones Pro or Pro Max 12 and later and requires you to connect your phone to the vacuum. For now, the $1,000 Gen5detection It's the only vacuum cleaner in Dyson's ranks that will accept the smartphone clamp, which will be sold separately. We're not sure yet how much it will cost. Dyson plans to add the feature to its mobile app as a free update when it launches in June.
CleanTrace exists because “consumers are messy and inefficient: they regularly go over the same areas multiple times and miss other spots entirely,” a sentiment Dyson says was gleaned from all the data its products have helped collect over the years. of the years on the cleanliness and the use of its users. patterns.
Dyson credits robot vacuum cleaners provide the inspiration for CleanTrace, but the thing is… most robot vacuums cost hundreds of dollars less (although not Dyson's), and Even the least expensive options don't require you to vacuum yourself. Robot vacuum cleaners aren't always perfect and of course they can't reach everywhere, which is why these manual models still exist.
Ironically, the Gen5detect already has built-in features aimed at revealing dust and debris that you would otherwise go unnoticed, such as an angled green beacon to make dirt visible. The CleanTrace accessory is supposed to offer an extra layer of testing and peace of mind. It is not clear if the app uses information from the vacuum cleaner itself. to show that you have properly cleaned your floors. Otherwise, I can't think of a single good reason why it wouldn't work with any of Dyson's other vacuums, or any other brand for that matter.
The illustrations Dyson has provided so far hint at some software tricks that can pinpoint the vacuum head for greater accuracy, but I imagine creating a similar third-party app with user-customizable guides would be light work for a Experienced AR developer. Creating a clamp with the perfect look, angle, and secure fit is another matter, but those with strong 3D printing skills can fill that gap as well. It seems satisfyingly fun, at least, if only in the sense of “I'm unbearably bored and rich enough to own one.”
