SwitchBot Bot Gets a Rechargeable Battery and USB-C Charging

SwitchBot has a rechargeable version of its Bot button-pressing robot, identical in function to the original but powered by a 370mAh USB-C rechargeable battery instead of a disposable CR2; it’s available now for $33.99 (vs $29.99 for the original) from SwitchBot and Amazon. The device sticks to a button or rocker and presses it with a small extendable arm; the battery is accessible via a front panel and charges via USB-C. The rechargeable model offers eco benefits but shorter battery life—about six months with one daily press, versus up to 600 days for the original with two presses per day.