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The iRobot Singapore official website (n.d.) introduces the iRobot Roomba j7+ smart home cleaning robot. The j7+ model went on sale in September 2021, and features many upgrades from its predecessor, the iRobot Roomba j7. The iRobot Roomba j7+ is a domestic smart vacuum cleaner that can autonomously navigate through the house through the use of multiple sensors and features embedded in its programming. It is able to thoroughly suck up dirt and other foreign particles whilst avoiding getting incapacitated by small spaces or elevations (Mauder, 2022). Amongst its upgrades, the Imprint Smart Mapping Technology (ISMT) allows users to tailor each cleaning run according to their needs. The robot is able to store multiple layouts, should there be many separate areas that require cleaning. According to Mauder (2022), the robot is able to autonomously map the layout while simultaneously running a cleaning job. The layout program can be conveniently accessed from a smartphone and also provides