Robot vacuum cleaner injures cat's tail despite pet avoidance feature

A robot vacuum cleaner reportedly trapped a cat's tail, dragging it for nearly ten minutes and causing injury, sparking consumer outrage. The owner activated the vacuum's "pet avoidance" feature before leaving for work. Surveillance footage showed the cat's tail being caught, and the animal was dragged until the robot became stuck, prompting the owner to rush the cat to a veterinarian. This incident follows similar complaints from other consumers about robot vacuums ensnaring pet tails, raising concerns about the reliability of pet-specific modes and AI obstacle avoidance technology.