Umfrage und Tipps: Staubi, Grasi & Co.: So viele Haushaltsrobos tragen Namen

Millions of German households are now turning to robotic helpers for chores like vacuuming, cleaning windows, and mowing the lawn. Despite their seemingly independent actions, these robo-assistants still bear human-like qualities in their performance, and people are giving them names to reflect this. According to a Bitkom Research survey, one-third (33 percent) of Staubi, Saugi, Grasi, Robbi, or Schleicher owners have named their autonomous cleaning robots.

Thirty-seven percent of robot owners have even scolded their devices, while 36 percent have thanked them. Before bestowing a name, a consumer must first decide on a reliable robot model. The BSI advises that safety should be the top priority in this decision, as a secure robot ensures a good performance. To aid in the selection process, the BSI poses several questions, such as the availability of software updates, the necessity of additional components like smartphone apps for control and installation, and the access rights requested by these apps.

The study also highlights the importance of understanding what data the app gathers, how it is used, and where it is stored or processed. The BSI recommends several measures for secure robot use, including setting up a guest network for devices that require internet connectivity, adjusting data protection settings to personal preferences, shutting down the robot when not in use, and keeping the associated smartphone app and devices updated.