Category ceiling
6.8 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.8/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.8)
Category ceiling: 6.8 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
4.5
Why this score ▸
This product uses many rare metals like lithium and cobalt, which are hard to find. Even though it has recycled parts, the need for these special metals makes it less common.
Technical detail ▸
The product contains significant quantities of EU Critical Raw Materials including cobalt, lithium, neodymium, and rare earth elements, which drive the scarcity score despite the 60% recycled content. Supply chains for cobalt and rare earths present concentration risks, though certified sourcing mitigates some ethical concerns.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
5.5
Why this score ▸
Some parts come from places where mining rules are strict, but the company has checked other sources to stay safe. They make sure the materials are gathered responsibly before building the vacuum.
Technical detail ▸
The supply chain includes sourcing from the DRC, a high-risk jurisdiction for cobalt, but the presence of an OECD due-diligence framework and a documented alternative supplier mitigates the immediate risk. Diversification across Australia, Chile, and the EU alongside German assembly indicates a structured approach to risk management, though the lack of third-party audit verification limits the score to the moderate range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
8.0
Why this score ▸
You can easily take this vacuum apart with a screwdriver to recycle the parts. The company also has a plan to collect old units so the materials can be used again.
Technical detail ▸
The product features screw-based disassembly, a compliant recycling label, and an active manufacturer take-back scheme, enabling over 80% of materials to enter verified recovery streams. This combination of design for disassembly and operational circularity infrastructure aligns with the criteria for well-designed recovery, exceeding the baseline for standard small appliances.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The vacuum is held together with screws instead of glue, so you can fix broken parts yourself. It comes with a promise to provide spare parts for ten years.
Technical detail ▸
The product features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive on functional components, supported by a 10-year spare parts commitment and a public service manual. An iFixit score of 9 confirms exemplary repairability, allowing for component-level replacement and independent repair.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The factory follows strict rules to protect the environment and treat workers fairly. They have been checked by outside groups to make sure they follow these standards.
Technical detail ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion and ISO 14001:2015 certification, supported by the ASI standard for aluminium. Production in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, further reduces risk. The presence of a modern slavery statement and ILO compliance claims reinforces the baseline, though full supply chain transparency to raw material origin is not explicitly detailed.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
This vacuum is designed to work for ten years and comes with a five-year guarantee. Its parts can be swapped out, which helps it last much longer than average.
Technical detail ▸
The product achieves a high score due to a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 10 years, which aligns with the criteria for above-average lifespan. The modular design further supports longevity by enabling component replacement. While the IP rating and software support were not submitted, the strong warranty and design specifications indicate a product designed to outlast market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
It uses 60% recycled materials and has a plan to get old units back for reuse. This helps save new resources, though it does not yet help restore nature.
Technical detail ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 60% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It is not Depleting because the substantial recycled content and verified recovery pathway prevent the application of the -7 floor. While the product includes mined materials, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs or verified ecosystem restoration prevents scoring in the Restorative or Regenerative bands.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This robot vacuum cleaner earns an overall score of 6.8 out of 10, showing it is a solid choice that matches the current market baseline. It has a Regenerative Index of -2.0, meaning it uses a good amount of recycled materials but does not yet give back to nature. The device is built to last a long time and can be easily fixed if parts break.
What This Means For You
When buying a robot vacuum, look for models that are easy to repair and come with long warranties to ensure they last. Avoid products that are glued together or have very short lifespans, as these often end up in landfills quickly. Choosing items made with recycled parts helps reduce the need to dig up new materials from the earth.
Material Watch Points
- Cobalt — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Lithium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Neodymium — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Rare earth elements — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- Cobalt — DRC supply concentration risk
- Cobalt sourcing from DRC requires ongoing due diligence
- Due diligence programme not third-party verified
Improvement Opportunities
| Dimension |
Current Score |
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Rating History
| Version |
Date |
Score |
Change |
Reason |
| v2 |
2026-06-14 |
6.8 |
6.6 → 6.8 |
methodology_bump |
| v1 |
2026-06-11 |
6.6 |
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initial |
How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
4.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
5.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
8.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.8 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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Rating Version
robot-vacuum-ceiling@v2
Published 2026-06-14.
This rating has been updated 1 time since first publication.
Previous versions remain available for reference.
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Scope:
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Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
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