Robotin Teases the First Ever Robot Carpet Cleaner on Kickstarter

A new robot vacuum startup is making waves with something we've never seen before: a robot carpet cleaner. The company, Robotin, has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the development of their first product, the Robotin R2. It's being billed as the world's first dedicated robot carpet cleaner, and it's already getting attention for its unusual modular design and ambitious feature roadmap.

At first glance, the Robotin R2 looks like a standard robot vacuum, but the big difference is its ability to swap modules. Out of the box, the R2 can switch between two core functions. One module handles regular vacuuming for hard floors and light mess, while the other is built specifically for deep carpet cleaning. That means the same robot can switch between modes depending on what your home needs, and it opens the door for a new level of flexibility in floor care.

But it's not just about cleaning carpets. Robotin is hinting at something bigger. At the end of their promotional video, there's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser of what looks like a robot arm module. There's no official word on what that will do or when it might launch, but it's clear the company is thinking well beyond vacuuming and mopping. With a modular system like this, Robotin could turn the R2 into a multi-purpose home assistant over time, simply by releasing new modules that click into place.

Of course, this is still a Kickstarter project, so there are no guarantees. There's no release date yet, and no pricing details have been confirmed. Robotin's website offers some early insight into their vision, and the Kickstarter campaign is where all the updates are currently happening. While the company is new to the scene, the idea of a modular cleaning robot is already setting it apart from the more established players.

For buyers with carpet-heavy homes, this might be the kind of innovation that's been missing. Most robot vacuums today handle carpets passably but rarely go beyond surface cleaning. A purpose-built carpet module could be a game changer. And with the possibility of adding even more functionality in the future, Robotin is positioning itself as a brand worth watching.

We'll be keeping an eye on the campaign and future updates from Robotin. If this idea takes off, it could mark the beginning of a new category of modular smart cleaning devices. And who knows — the robot vacuum you buy in a year might not just vacuum or mop, it might fold your laundry too.