Raking leaves, very basic yard upkeep and mowing, is worth around $10 / day to most people (if it's close to basic human performance at those tasks). One can debate the year it will arrive (less than 30 years, more than 10 years), the utility value of a robot that can do that well is extremely high though.
And bring on the snow shoveling bots. Nearly every 50+ year old in cold climates will want one. Will we have to outfit them in specialized winter gear?
And bring on the snow shoveling bots. Nearly every 50+ year old in cold climates will want one. Will we have to outfit them in specialized winter gear?