Why Matic's Robot Vacuum Just Got $250 More Expensive

Matic's robot vacuum will cost $1,495 starting September, up $250 from $1,245. The company is processing more information onboard — mapping and movement decisions happen on the vacuum itself rather than sent to distant servers. This requires far more computing power built into the device, driving up component costs tenfold. The trade-off: your data stays private and the vacuum works even without internet.