The $129.99 ArcVac collects dry debris at floor level and lets pet owners choose when the suction kicks in.
Airthereal’s ArcVac changes the last step of sweeping. Once pet hair, tracked-in dirt or scattered litter is in a pile, users sweep it towards a floor-level inlet and let the vacuum collect it. The compact unit is designed to stay within reach in places that need frequent clean-ups, such as kitchens and entryways.
The vacuum can start automatically as debris is swept towards the inlet. A manual setting lets owners decide when it runs, which is useful if a curious cat or dog tends to investigate appliances at floor level.
The ArcVac holds just over four litres of debris, compared with seven litres for Airthereal’s larger T1. The trade-off is less bin capacity in a unit designed to take up less floor space. Airthereal says the bin’s emptying mechanism is designed to make it easier to release collected hair.
The ArcVac launched on 29 October at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
