What is a robot vacuum cleaner?
Yes! He does exactly what you think it does. However, unlike a regular vacuum cleaner, this one is slightly different ... well, that is good. We do not mean artificial intelligence or something like that. He simply does what you ask him to do when you want it done without the need to intervene or drag him.
The robot cleaner will clean your hard and carpet floors and keep dirt in a trap that can be emptied now and then. When he finishes, the robot’s vacuum cleaner settles into its docking station or speaks to inform you that it has been cleaned. Not bad, yes!
What does it look like?
Size matters
Most robotic vacuum cleaners, such as the Roomba and Infinuvo Cleanmate, are round-shaped and have a height of 3 to 4 inches and a rough 12 inches in diameter ...
Shell ...
At the top of the device you will find the control panel. Some have one or two buttons, others many, and others even have an LCD monitor. How about this!
At the front end of the device is fixed crescent spring-loaded or light touch bumper, depending on the brand and model. The bumper serves as a sensor for obstacles (walls, furniture, etc.).
The belly of the beast ...
Depending on the model, the robot vacuum is suitable for three wheels and is equipped with one or more brushes. You'll also notice a lot of sci-fi looking sensors that will give your little friend some intelligence. These sensors are used to detect ladders or other obstacles.
How does a vacuum cleaner work?
Initially, the robot sits quietly on its docking station, which most of them have. Keep in mind to install the robot and docking station in an open area. Avoid closets or other cramped spaces, as they make it very difficult for your robot vacuum cleaner and back to the station.
The docking station has one main function to charge the batteries between cleaning cycles. How does the robot find its way back to the station, which you may ask? Good question.
The station delivers a beam of light about 6 feet in the shape of a "V", which serves as a beacon. During the cleaning cycle, if the robot vacuum perceives a light beam, it moves away from the docking station. As soon as the cycle is completed or the battery is discharged, the robot uses the light beam to happily reach its docking station. Owners of robots without a docking station can actually connect a vacuum to an outlet for charging using the power supply supplied with the robot.
On the appointed days and time, the robot vacuum cleaner is disconnected from the station for work. It will not return until the cleaning cycle is completed or the battery is discharged. If the battery is discharged before completing the cleaning cycle, the robot will stop the cleaning cycle and return to the station. The schedule is built into the memory of the robot programs. A simple sequence of buttons allows you to set your preferred schedule.
Finding the way: Navigation
No need to sit until your robot vacuum performs a cleaning cycle. The robot navigates using integrated technology that provides 4 to 5 cleaning modes. For example, a robot vacuum cleaner may use a circular or spiral shape to cover an area. Other modes include the following walls to the center of the room, zigzagging, intersection of crosses in diagonals and much more. All this is part of your robot!
Are you asking for vacuum and no vacuum? Roomba Vacuum Cleaner gets a little help from virtual walls and / or lighthouses. Virtual walls are included in some models and can be sold separately. This unit sends an infrared beam that serves as a shutter or virtual wall. When the robot vacuum measures the light signal, the unit changes direction to avoid the zone.
Lighthouses are also equipped with an infrared ray of light, such as a virtual wall, but are also equipped with radio frequency technology, designed to help your robotic vacuum cleaner self-position and improve cleaning efficiency. In general, lighthouses are lighthouse devices that allow the robot to position and navigate back to the docking station, just like the ships in the ocean lighthouses to avoid rock clashes with the coast and return safely to port. But, the torture of the robot has a great advantage over the ships, they can not drown! Of course, you have a pool in the middle of your living room!
Metapo’s Infinuvo CleanMate vacuum simply relies on its navigation capability, since virtual walls and lighthouses are available.
What are its limits?
Let's start with the fact that a robot vacuum definitely won't make for you. For example, robot vacuum cleaners will not act as moderators or participate in home or business disputes, although they can help by removing the vacuum cleaning hassle! They can improve your social life in many ways. Imagine that you impress your guests with your vacuuming robot, planning a cleaning cycle while you share snacks and drinks.
Here are some important limitations:
- These great robots do not work much further from 30 to 35 degrees, but you hopefully have even floors.
- They are not able to vacuum the stairs.
- The robot's LED vacuum sensor will not work on dark black surfaces, as light can reflect.
Keep in mind that robot vacuum cleaners are designed for vacuum floors and carpets. They are not intended for cleaning floors. For this purpose, a robot has already been developed for cleaning the floor called Scooba. Also pay attention to the fact that it is not recommended to use the robot for cleaning the floor on unsealed wood floors or laminates.
You'll find that robot vacuum cleaners do a great job of removing dirt, but keep in mind that they do not use peripheral vision like you and me. Therefore, you may find missing particles in rare cases ... but do not name your loyal robot, it really does its best!
Where can I buy a Robot vacuum cleaner?
Here! Of course! Well, the reason we talk so much about robot vacuum cleaners is our five-year experience with these neat machines. We carry a lot of models from the simplest to the crazy, fully loaded.
What about maintenance? So glad you asked! We run a specialized robot vacuum cleaner shop for maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on these cold little cars. With all these experiences under our belts, we decided to take another step by offering you a five-year limited lifetime warranty on Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.
We call ourselves RobotShop, the leading source for domestic and professional robotics. View us online at robotshop.us or robotshop.ca. If you already know about them and sometimes own them, but want to find out more, check out the following articles provided to you by the same author:
- Choosing the right vacuum cleaner for your needs
- Roomba and Infinuvo CleanMate Robot Vacuum Cleaner for optimum performance
- Roomba and Infinuvo CleanMate Robot Vacuum Cleaners Recommended maintenance and basic troubleshooting functions from home Before sending a specialist to the store
- Roomba mania
