Small Space Constraints

The cluster centers on debates about limited space in apartments, homes, and offices making certain setups, robots, or devices impractical, contrasted with benefits of larger areas.

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Sample Comments

ratsz Mar 22, 2017 View on HN

Be lucky you have cube walls. Many open plans don't even have those!

auggierose Jan 24, 2021 View on HN

That's like asking, what do you use your 3-room apartment for? Can you not just do with 1 room and a large cupboard?

Havoc Jun 5, 2022 View on HN

"larger open spaces" isn't going to save you unless it is open as in window open

vorador May 8, 2010 View on HN

Can you give me a situation where you would need more space ?

joshuacc Dec 11, 2012 View on HN

Perhaps using small rooms rather than in an open area?

ileonichwiesz Oct 9, 2025 View on HN

Helpers may be expensive, but space is at a premium too. Imagine this thing trying to navigate a cramped studio apartment.

nommm-nommm Aug 8, 2016 View on HN

People who don't have very much space in their house?

dralley Sep 6, 2024 View on HN

It matters if you have limited space.

mstade Dec 25, 2020 View on HN

I have a small room in my apartment where I'm dreaming of installing such a setup. One day... :o)

JulianMorrison Feb 10, 2012 View on HN

Having more inside space probably compensates.