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Electrolux Announces Trilobite 2.0 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (11/11/2008)

The Trilobite 2.0 is the ultimate lifestyle accessory - not only does it free up your time, it's also a style statement in its own right. The robot's sexy design means you won't want to keep it locked away in the cupboard - and it's so fascinating to watch you'll want to vacuum when your friends come round!

Bite-sized facts!

Like a bat: The vacuum cleaner navigates using ultrasound - just like a bat. The sonar that emits the ultrasound vibrates at a rate of 60,000 Hz and is coated with a thin gold plate for best performance.

Stair sensor -Trilobite 2.0 can sense stairs and will adjust its cleaning pattern accordingly.

Programmable timer - allows you to set the time and days you want it to clean in advance.

Finding its own way home! The machine can find its own way back to the charger. If the cleaning hasn't been completed when the vacuum cleaner needs to be charged, the Trilobite 2.0 continues cleaning when charging is finished, after about two hours. Once cleaning is completed, the machine returns to its charging station and switches to rest mode.

Three cleaning programmes: The Trilobite 2.0 has three cleaning programs - normal, quick and spot.

The original Trilobite: The trilobite was a type of arthropod that vacuumed the ocean beds for small animals and particles about 250-560 million years ago. Its back was hard, and the trilobite is perhaps the best known of the fossils seen in walls, steps and flooring made of stone. This animal has lent its name and its shape to the new Trilobite vacuum cleaner.

Trilobite 2.0 costs around £1000.

www.electrolux.co.uk