Crazy but Brilliant: Japan's One-of-a-Kind Inventions

5. Mop with Remote Control

What it is: a mop for floors that runs on a gamepad for a video game.
Invented in 2015
The mean cost is $87.53.
This remote-control mop, which is made by the Japanese business Kyosho, is marketed as a means of "mopping without mopping." It functions similarly to a Roomba but is a tiny floor mop rather than a vacuum. This particular remote control is for a video game console.

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In essence, cleaning may be done while lounging on the couch. Kyosho advises against using the remote control mop for extensive cleaning tasks, acknowledging that it is best suited for clearing "small areas, spills, or small messes." The $87.53 device can be purchased on Amazon and has a 2.5 out of 5 star rating.
This floor mop's peculiarly juvenile appearance contributes to its appeal while lacking the tech-elegance of its iRobot counterpart. Additionally, it's a little less likely to scare your home's floor-bound dogs as it goes around cleaning up spills, which is a huge plus in our eyes.

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