6 Labor-Saving Gadgets for a Life of Leisure

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By Eric Larson2013-09-02 13:32:06 UTC

Labor Day is supposed to be all about relaxation — it might as well be called Labor-less Day. (Unless you have to go to work, in which case we apologize.)

We rounded up a unique blend of tech, for your leisurely luxury, that perform all your everyday tasks for you. It's less lazy, and more ... patriotic? Let's go with patriotic. Take a look at the list below, throw on some white clothes and let these machines take care of all your worries this weekend. It is, after all, the only time of year you can get away with not doing anything.

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Are there any work-reducing gadgets we missed? Tell us below which devices you rely on to take care of your mundane must-dos. And enjoy the extended weekend!

1. iRobot Roomba

Image: iRobot

Robot vacuums are nothing new, but they're nonetheless helpful. iRobot's Roomba line uses a three-stage cleaning process that tackles carpet, hardwood or tile floors on its own. It automatically adjusts to the layout of each space; some models even give you wireless command of the bot.

Price: $400 to $700

2. Winbot

Cleaning windows is an annoying task — especially if your windows are really high.

Winbot is a square-shaped, Squeegee-stocked robot that does the deed for you. Similar to the iRobot Roomba, Winbot determines the size of your window and automatically creates a route. Just place it on the window, push "Start" and watch it get to business.

Price: $399.99

3. iRobot Looj 330

Image: iRobot

Another iRobot product, the Looj 330 is an all-in-one outdoor cleaner that blasts away leaves, dirt and debris in your home's gutters — completely on its own. Simply place the device in your gutter and let its chainsaw-looking self go from there.

Price: $299.99

4. Room Tidying Pickup Robot

Image: Hammacher Schlemmer

You just finished eating an unhealthy dose of fried chicken and potato salad. You're tired, lying down on the couch and teetering on the brink of a saturated fat-induced cat nap. Life is good — until you realize you left your phone on the floor in the other room.

The aptly titled Room Tidying Pickup Robot has your back. It's a small, six-wheeled contraption with two arms and a mini-cargo bed. You can control the device with a remote control, or utilize its infrared eyes to seek and collect objects within a foot-long range.

Price: $69.95

5. Radio-Controlled Tissue Box

Sneezing is an obnoxious enough experience as it is. But having to physically grab a tissue afterward? That's just damn barbarian.

This Japanese-manufactured tissue box, available in red, black and white, has wheels and a synced remote control. Cry wherever you want — just don't forget to replenish its batteries.

Price: $49.99

6. Husqvarna Robotic Lawn Mower

Image: Husqvarna

The Husqvarna Robotic Lawn Mower was inspired by sheep — no, really. The automatic cutting machine works similarly to the iRobot Roomba or Winbot by formulating its own route across your lawn. If you lift the machine up while it's cutting, the sensors stop the blade. It produces low noise, too, so you're free to take your post-potato salad nap without interruption.

Price: $2,399.95

Image: Flickr, Claus Rebler

Topics: Gadgets, Holidays, labor day, Tech, Travel & Leisure, U.S., Work & Play