Matic’s robot vacuum is getting a $250 price hike in September

Matic plans to increase the price of its robot vacuum from $1,245 to $1,495 on September 9, citing sharply higher memory and component costs. Buyers ordering directly before then get a year of replacement bags free, while the company has extended its return window from 60 days to six months.

The hike suggests premium home robotics makers are feeling pressure from component inflation, especially as devices rely on more onboard processing and memory. Matic’s offline operation and human-like navigation help differentiate it, but the higher price may narrow its appeal to early adopters and high-end smart home buyers.