Help Our Robot Get Smarter

Your input matters. Join our research group and help our robot learn from real-home moments, so he can tackle everyday clutter even better.

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Book a visit with Dusty

We’re testing our robot in real homes around Wellington — and we’d love your help. Here’s how a one-time visit works:

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Sign up

Tell us a bit about your home by filling out a short form.

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We visit your home

If selected, we’ll bring the robot over for a one-off test session to collect data and see it in action.

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Get a thank-you voucher

You’ll receive a Pak’nSave voucher to say thanks for your time and help.

How it works

Your experience shapes what we build.

Join our research group

Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch when a new study’s coming up.

We’ll come to you

We visit your home to film and chat about clutter, parenting, and everyday life.

Get a thank-you gift

As a thank-you, you’ll get a $40 supermarket voucher after taking part.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How long will a session take?

Most visits take 1–2 hours. We’ll chat, run the robot, and see how it handles your space.

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Should I tidy up before you arrive?

No need! We want to see the mess as it really is—shoes, toys, chaos and all.

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What do you observe during testing?

We watch how the robot moves, what it interacts with, and where it can do better. We might also ask a few follow-up questions.

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Will you take photos or videos in my home?

Only if you say yes. Anything we film or photograph is for internal research, unless you give us the green light to share it.

Real mess, real moments, real insight, shaping a robot that understands real family life.

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