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Shark has launched its Navigator 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, with pricing starting at $499. The device combines vacuuming and mopping in a single robotic cleaner, adding to Shark's growing line of home cleaning robots. The $499 entry price positions it as a mid-range option against competitors like iRobot and Roborock.

iRobot's Root, a small programmable robot designed to teach children coding, is back in the spotlight following coverage by IEEE Spectrum. The robot, which draws lines and can be programmed by beginners, was originally developed by Root Robotics before iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuum cleaners, acquired the company in 2019. Coverage of the device has renewed discussion about its place in classrooms and the future of educational robotics.