Looking for a robot vacuum and mop to either root and put Valetudo on it or one that prioritizes privacy (offline modes.)
bObsweep UltraVision claims:
Make no mistake: UltraVision fully respects your privacy, UltraVision never sends images anywhere - servers, cloud, or otherwise - be it of your room layout or your cleaning habits. Furthermore, any info you personally insert into the app, such as your name and email address, is stored on US-based servers. Nothing gets exported to foreign servers (unlike your neighbor’s expensive vacuum).
Narwhal claims it keeps information stored locally as well and encrypts data on the phone app.
Is there an advantage to rooting a vacuum and using Valetudo if the vendor doesn’t store information on cloud? Would using the vendor app be a security risk?
Thanks!


Apparently newer models have way better navigation.
The purpose of a robot vacuum isn’t to stop manually cleaning the floor; it is to complement my work and do general upkeep. I had an old iRobot which got stuck everywhere and bounced around randomly till it cleaned a room. It stopped working. So now I am in the market for a robot vacuum mop duo.
I have the Hoover One Power battery light weight vacuum. Strong suction, light weight, and easy for anyone to use. I love it too.