What happens when cleaning your home becomes something you no longer think about? GEAR Clean takes readers on a journey through the evolution of robotic vacuum and mop machines — from clunky prototypes to sleek companions quietly reshaping daily life. This book is more than a history lesson; it’s a look at how automation transforms our habits, choices, and even values inside the home.

With clarity and curiosity, Evan L. Cross explores how engineering, artificial intelligence, and human behavior intersect in the world of automated cleaning. Why do we trust machines to handle our most personal spaces? What trade-offs are we making in pursuit of convenience? And how might the next generation of cleaning bots learn, adapt, or even repair themselves?

Ideal for general readers curious about the tech shaping their homes, GEAR Clean is both informative and reflective. It weaves together design thinking, consumer trends, and the silent revolution beneath our feet. Whether you’re tech-savvy or simply curious about your next smart purchase, this book invites you to rethink what it means to live clean in the age of machines.

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This book is part of GEAR makes complexity clear…, a series of standalone nonfiction books designed to turn big ideas into clear, engaging reads.

GEAR is a playful journey into the hidden life of machines.

From tiny robot vacuums to soaring aircraft, from clean energy to cooling secrets, each book takes one powerful word and unpacks it with color, clarity, and charm. Sometimes you’ll meet a simple formula, other times none at all—but never the heavy stuff. Instead, you get stories, analogies, and friendly visuals that turn engineering into everyday wonder. No stress, no jargon—just the joy of seeing how systems really tick. With new titles joining beyond the first five, GEAR is always building, always growing, and always fun to explore.

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