<h1>Legal risks of new self-cleaning docking station: liability, advertising claims, safety compliance, interoperability, data, and IP concerns</h1> A robotics manufacturer announced a new self-cleaning docking station for its commercial cleaning robot line that automates maintenance, claims increased efficiency, modular compatibility, and integration with existing water/refill systems. Legal issues to consider include product liability for malfunction or contamination despite automation, accuracy of marketing claims (e.g., '35x efficiency' and 'over 95% debris removal'), regulatory compliance for heated-water and ultrasonic cleaning modules, interoperability warranties with prior equipment, data/privacy controls from onboard detection systems, and potential intellectual property or standards implications for modular designs.