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Does a Star Wars droid that follows you around sound too good to be true? #TITW
The Vergeยท2025-07-23 14:00

Product Performance - The Star Wars Jeta Mini Robot, priced at $2,800, exhibits unsatisfactory navigation capabilities [1][3] - The robot demonstrated issues such as bumping into furniture, failing to navigate door frames, and requiring constant supervision [2] - The initial unit malfunctioned entirely and required replacement [2] - The replacement unit experienced repeated faceplants and self-propelled falls [3] Cost-Benefit Analysis - The robot's performance is deemed inferior to that of a Roomba, despite its significantly higher price point of nearly $3,000 [3] Reliability and Durability - The robot's static discharge strap is fragile and prone to damage [3]