The America-based iRobot Corporation has earned the trust of customers by producing quality robotic home cleaners that are constantly improving. These models include the iRobot Braava 380T vacuum cleaner, designed for cleaning hard indoor floors with a wet mop. This review will consider in detail the features of the device's functionality and its technical equipment.
Appearance
The robot vacuum cleaner has a non-standard square shape with softly rounded edges measuring 21.6x21.6, x7.6 cm. It weighs 1.8 kg. The body is made of high-quality black plastic with a glossy finish. At the top are the control buttons, and in the center is a recessed, diamond-shaped tinted glass surface representing the receiver for the cube signals. The side surface at the front is equipped with a spring-loaded bumper, in which infrared motion sensors are mounted, which detect obstacles and changes in height. On the back there is a handle and contacts for installation on the base. On the bottom there are:
- two side wheels on a movable axle, which facilitates turning and movement;
- battery compartment cover;
- the place where the external power adapter is connected;
- a panel with a microfiber cloth.
Specifications
The technical parameters of the robot vacuum cleaner are as follows:
- dry cleaning area: 300 m2, wet cleaning 100 m2;
- tank volume with water: 150 ml;
- control: buttons on the body;
- operating modes: 4;
- power: 30 W;
- noise: up to 46 dB.
The device is equipped with a rechargeable Ni-MH battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh. On a single charge, it works up to 240 minutes (up to 150 minutes with wet cleaning). Charging takes 120 minutes on the base and 240 minutes on the external adapter.
Functionality
The iRobot Braava 380T vacuum cleaner differs from other devices in the absence of a suction function. The principle of its operation is based on collecting fine dry debris, dust and hair on a special white cloth attached to the bottom while wiping the floor.
Due to its peculiar shape and small dimensions, the device is able to reach dirt under low furniture, next to baseboards, as well as in corners. The wet wiping process is automated. To carry it out, a panel is attached to the bottom, which contains a container with water. A blue napkin is attached to it, where moisture enters through a specially adapted hole in the middle.
The robot moves with a snake when collecting dry waste, and in a polisher mode - with a herringbone. There is a quick cleaning function, when iRobot cleans only the main part of the room, without capturing the area near furniture and walls. To select a cleaning method, you must use the corresponding button on the body.
The robot is equipped with a built-in navigation system that allows it to clean a small area. For extended cleaning, a NorthStar cube with a GPS navigator is used, specially developed for this model. It is installed on the floor in the room towards the center of the room and sends signals to the robot. Thanks to him and a set of obstacle and height differences sensors, the vacuum cleaner assesses the room and builds a cleaning map for each case, taking into account the location of furniture and other obstacles. At the end of cleaning, the robot returns to the starting point and turns off, and the cube turns off with it.For consistent cleaning of a large area, additional cubes should be purchased.
Equipment
The delivery set includes the following components:
- robot;
- charging station;
- mains power supply;
- module for wet wiping;
- spare microfiber napkins;
- navigation cube with two batteries;
- instruction.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- stylish design and unusual shape;
- extended complete set;
- automated wet cleaning;
- modern navigation system;
- good orientation in space;
- long-term work on one charge;
- quiet;
- high-quality assembly.
Disadvantages:
- preliminary preparation of the premises is required (removal of large debris and objects from the floor);
- difficulty moving in narrow places due to the square shape;
- not quite high-quality cleaning (there are only rags, no brushes);
- only one cube included.
The price of the iRobot Braava 380T is 18,000 rubles. In fact, the vacuum cleaner performs mainly the function of a dry or wet polisher. Therefore, buyers should pay attention to the lack of suction capacity. For daily mopping or scrubbing of parquet flooring, the robot is the best option, thanks to the smart navigation system powered by cubes.
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