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This conceptual project explored the development of an automated vacuum cleaner capable of navigating staircases (a challenge that remains largely unresolved in current household robotics). The aim was to rethink how automated devices might adapt to more complex domestic environments, particularly vertical movement within the home. The design process focused on compactness, adaptability, and clarity of function. Using AI and sensor-based technologies, the vacuum would detect and respond to changes in terrain, adjusting its movement and cleaning mode accordingly. Its ability to climb and descend stairs would extend its usefulness across multiple levels of a home, offering a more complete solution than existing robotic cleaners. While still speculative, the project prompted me to think critically about how form, technology, and user interaction might evolve together and how everyday tasks can be redesigned to better fit real domestic spaces.
















