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Matic Robot Vacuum Adds Voice and Gesture Control with Matic Cues Update
Key points
- Matic Cues update adds voice and gesture control.
- Users can point at messes or use voice commands.
- Supports over 70 spoken languages for direct interaction.
- Update rolled out on August 13, 2024.
- Matic robot price increases to $1,495 on September 9, 2024.
New Interaction Methods for Matic Robot
Matic, a robot vacuum and mop, has launched a software update named Matic Cues. This update introduces new ways for users to interact with the device, specifically through voice and gesture control. The feature became available on August 13, 2024.
Voice and Gesture Control Features
With Matic Cues, users can command the robot directly by speaking to it or by pointing at areas that require cleaning. The voice control functionality supports over 70 spoken languages, allowing for commands like "Hey Matic, vacuum the kitchen." This eliminates the need to use a smartphone app for basic cleaning tasks.
The gesture control feature allows users to point at a mess, and the robot will then perform a spot clean in that area. This capability was developed by the company's founders, who have backgrounds in computer vision engineering from Google Nest cameras, and has been in development since 2017.
Availability and Development Background
The Matic Cues update is being rolled out to all existing Matic robots via an over-the-air software update and will be included in all new units. Matic co-founder Mehul Nariyawala stated that the development of natural voice and gesture interaction has been a nine-year process, with the first demonstration occurring in the fall of 2018.
Pricing Adjustment
Following the release of Matic Cues, the price of the Matic robot is scheduled to increase. Effective September 9, 2024, the price will change from $1,245 to $1,495.
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The Matic robot vacuum has received an update called Matic Cues, introducing gesture and voice control capabilities. This allows users to direct the vacuum to specific areas for cleaning by pointing or using voice commands, offering a new interaction method for robot vacuums.
Matic has released a software update called Matic Cues for its robot vacuum and mop, introducing voice and gesture control capabilities. This update allows users to command the robot directly through speech in over 70 languages, or by pointing, without needing to use a smartphone app.