Dyson put someone else’s motor in its robot vacuum
Dyson's new $1,200 Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum uses a third-party motor and lidar navigation system instead of its own proprietary technology, marking a departure from its usual engineering approach. The company cited speed to market and cost as reasons for partnering with an external supplier for key components. While outsourcing is common in the industry, this move is notable for Dyson given its brand identity built on in-house motor and vacuum innovation.
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