We hate freeloaders, be they babies or robots, which is why we were so enthusiastic about the news this week. Apparently, not only are humans a short time away from having housecleaning robots besides the Roomba, parents are finally utilizing their babies by attaching them to mops while they crawl.

But which is the better cleaner: Mop Babies or Robot Servants? It's another gripping Masterclash to the death! See our stats and vote for the winner after the jump.

Babies

Strengths: Babies have a near inexhaustible ability to crawl, and now we can utilize that clean, environmentally friendly baby energy. Also, if you get a red mop and draw some freckles on them, you can have an adorable Raggedy Ann and Andy photo for your album.

Weaknesses: Science has carefully documented that very few people don't like babies. That said, no one likes a dirty baby.

Special Abilities: Babies are small, so they can get into those hard-to-reach corners that robots find so perplexing. We're talking about you, Roomba!

Robots

Strengths: New robots will have sensitive grips delicate enough to clutch a wineglass. This will allow them to wash dishes, dust and presumably, mop.

Weaknesses: Robots are notorious for rebelling and killing their human masters while they sleep.

Special Abilities: Robots will probably be able to use infrared and radar and all kinds of other sensors to detect dirt.

Our Pick: A robot would crush a baby, no matter how sensitive its technology is.



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