The Chinese manufacturer Chuwi has introduced the iLife V8s robotic cleaner to the market, which, according to experts, will be a serious competitor to Xiaomi models in the same price niche. The automatic assistant performs dry and full-fledged wet cleaning of flooring made of wood, tiles, laminate, linoleum, carpet.
Specifications
- Powerful lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh.
- Independent work 2 h.
- Full charge 280 min.
- Service area without recharging 150 m2.
- Power consumption 22 W.
- Cyclonic filter with 750 ml dust collector.
- Liquid reservoir 300 ml.
- Dimensions d 320 mm, h 80 mm.
- Noise level 68 dB.
- Indication, notification by sound signal, LED backlight.
- Return to base is independent.
- Net weight 2.7 kg.
Appearance
The design is laconic. High-strength plastic housing. Top and bumper in dark silver. Transparent top panel with silver tinted plastic buttons, green backlit. The "start / stop" button, depending on the state, is highlighted in green, orange and red.
Above the buttons is an inverted liquid crystal screen, backlit in white. When switched on, displays all test indications. In strong light, the indication fades and is difficult to distinguish, so the manufacturer added a soundtrack to the state of the robot vacuum cleaner.
The bottom of the model is beveled, the transition of the top and sides is angular to increase the sweeper's passability in tight spaces and under low gaps.
A movable bumper surrounds the perimeter, with built-in object detection sensors, a built-in connector for charging into the network and a second for a power supply, a ventilation grid, an "on / off" button.
Immediately behind the bumper along the edge are IR sensors that protect the gadget from falling and colliding. There are also sensors that determine the clearance for easy exit.
The bottom is made of black plastic. It has a pair of driving rubberized wheels with lugs, a contact pad, void detection sensors, a suction port, a pair of side brushes, a battery cover, a napkin mounting area. ILife V8s turns easily due to the same radius of the drive axle with the body diameter.
The movable panel with a pitch of 3 mm ensures maximum adherence to the surface, accurate contour following and improved surface cleaning.
Front swivel castor black and white. A motion or idle sensor is installed at the junction of colors.
Garbage container made of translucent plastic, detaches by pressing the latch. Removing debris is comfortable as the lid can be folded back at a steep angle. The cover is held in place by magnetic clips.
To clean the container, you need to remove three filters - fine, foam and mesh.
Functionality
The difference between iLife V8s and competitive cleaning models in i-Move technology. The robot vacuum cleaner "knows" how to build a route, "remembers" the cleaned area and does not process it again. Plus - saves battery power and cleaning time. 13 groups of infrared sensors are responsible for the orientation of the gadget. They prevent falls from a height and the possibility of collisions with objects. The gyroscope scans the room to divide it into zones for consistent cleaning.
Modes:
- Auto.Lasts until the battery charge drops to a minimum. The entire available area is cleared. After finishing work, the robotic cleaner returns to the base if it was launched from it or to the launch site. In this mode, cleaning is performed according to the programmed schedule. Activated by a button on the body or from the remote control.
- Zigzag. It goes in the same mode as the previous one, only the movement is not chaotic. Used for wet cleaning.
- Manual. The device is sent to the location from the remote control. Use the left-right arrow buttons to rotate the vacuum cleaner and set a straight path. To clean the surface, hold down the up arrow button.
- Perimeter. Cleans along walls, skirting boards, in corners. Start button with rectangle and arrows symbol.
- Intense or maximum. It is used for cleaning very dirty surfaces. The gadget moves in a spiral, first with an increase in the turn up to 1 meter, then with a decrease in turns.
Intense suction can be used for any mode. To do this, press the button on the remote control with the fan symbol. Pressing the button again decreases the suction to the optimum.
There is a program for programming iLife V8s for a specific time and day of the week.
For wet cleaning, replace the block with side brushes with a pad with a napkin, pour water into the tank. The napkin is evenly wetted using i-Dropping technology, refreshes the surface well, does not leave puddles or streaks.
Equipment
- Robot vacuum cleaner with installed battery, waste bin and brushes.
- Mains power supply.
- Charging station.
- Spare parts - HEPA filter, side brushes.
- Scraper comb for cleaning.
- Remote control and 2 AAA batteries.
- Block for wet cleaning: container, a couple of microfiber cloths.
- Instruction.
- Warranty coupon.
Advantages and disadvantages
The iLife V8s model belongs to the premium class, the price is $ 300.
Plus the model according to user reviews:
- Good functional base, technical parameters.
- Compactness - Penetrates into narrow and low places.
- No assembly complaints. Works perfectly and stably without crashing.
- Two types of cleaning - dry and wet.
- I-Dropping and i-Move technologies, which are not available in many branded models.
- High automation of work - a large number of sensors and a gyroscope.
- Overcomes thresholds with a height of 20 mm.
- The display is well visualized.
- You can use intensive suction in any mode.
Cons according to user reviews:
- No virtual wall included.
- The instruction is not translated into Russian.
- Carpet cleans mediocre, no turbo brush.
See also: robotic vacuum cleaners up to 15,000 rubles
