Neato Robotics Expands Into Europe

NEWARK, Calif., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Neato Robotics®, a Silicon Valley company that is pioneering new technologies and products to free people from household chores, today announced it has expanded its sales and distribution channels into Europe with the launch of the Neato XV-15™ home robot vacuum cleaner. This is the first time a Neato Robotics vacuum cleaner will be available outside of North America.

Based on advanced technologies that make the robot spatially aware of its surroundings through its laser-mapping system, Neato Robotics engineers have created a simply smarter robot that thoroughly cleans all types of floors and carpets with a push of a button or on a pre-scheduled basis without its owner(s) even being home. Its all-floor vacuum system is designed to meticulously clean homes on a daily basis, ensuring clean surfaces and more free time for its owners. More product information is available on the company's website.

"There's been strong interest from channel partners to promote and distribute Neato Robotics products into the European market," said Warren Flick, president and CEO of Neato Robotics. "Our laser-mapping technology and software are game-changing innovations that up-level the entire category of domestic robots by providing them with the ability to see, think and remember where they've been. We anticipate that new European customers will be eager to hand over the dirty job of vacuuming to a smart, powerful robot that really keeps their homes clean and healthy."

Availability and Pricing

The Neato Robotics XV-15 is available for pre-order today from www.NeatoRobotics.co.uk and it will be available for purchase through select retailers including www.amazon.co.uk during the summer. The suggested retail price is 379.99 pounds Sterling incl. VAT. For more information, please visit www.neatorobotics.co.uk.

The original Neato XV-11™ all-floor robotic vacuum cleaner is available for purchase in the U.S. on the Neato Robotics website (www.neatorobotics.com), and through an increasing number of retail channel partners. Please visit the "Where to Buy" link on the Neato Robotics website for the most current listing of retail channel partners.  

About Neato Robotics

Based in Silicon Valley, California, Neato Robotics, Inc. was founded on the idea that it's possible to create robots that are smart enough to perform household chores as intelligently and efficiently as a human. The company is dedicated to improving consumers' lives, allowing them to spend less time cleaning and more time with their families and friends. The team of Neato engineers has squeezed innovation from commodity computing products – creating a smarter, more powerful robotic vacuum cleaner than any previously seen on the market.

SOURCE Neato Robotics