iRobot Roomba 676 - the next generation robot vacuum cleaner with iAdapt Navigation intelligence cleans rooms of complex geometric shapes. Areas of accumulated dirt are detected by built-in acoustic sensors, sensors for detecting altitude differences will protect you from falling from stairs. Designed for dry cleaning of various types of floor coverings.
Specifications
- Suction power 33 W.
- Power consumption 45 W.
- Noise level 55 dB.
- Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery.
- Autonomous work 1 hour.
- AeroVac cyclone filter.
- The capacity of the dust collector is 0.6 l.
- The motor is electric direct current.
- The maximum cleaning area is 70 m2.
- Dimensions - d 34 h 9.2 cm.
- Weight 3 kg.
Appearance
Shock-resistant plastic housing in black and gray. Above is a push-button control unit, a hinged panel of a dust collector. Classic corporate design. The automatic assistant is medium in size, there are models with a smaller diameter and height, but the iRobot Roomba 676 will nevertheless do high-quality cleaning in corners and under low skylights. The front part is protected by a rubber bumper, in which the vision sensors are mounted. On the opposite side of the ventilation hole.
Bottom. Pair of side drive wheels, swivel roller, pads with contacts for docking, battery cover, part of the dust collector, side brush, two turbo brushes with opposite rotation.
Functionality
The basis for the efficient operation of robotic vacuum cleaners is a modern navigation system. The device has a high autonomous degree of action, it is obliged to navigate in space without human intervention, not to collide with objects, to avoid falling and entanglement.
Such a navigation system is incorporated in the iRobot Roomba 676. IR sensors in the lower part scan obstacles with a beam and receive a reflective signal to the receiver. IR sensors help to build a map of the room, to recognize vertical barriers. Equally important are the height sensors located on the bumper. The signal from them "hits" the surface and goes to the receiver. When there is no return signal, then there is a break or void ahead in the form of steps, a high threshold. In this case, the robot vacuum cleaner looks for a workaround.
The iRobot Roomba 676 detects the maximum degree of contamination using optical and acoustic sensors. These areas are cleaned more thoroughly.
An anti-confusion program has been introduced into the device. It prevents entanglement in wires, threads, fringes, light fabrics, etc. When the robot runs into such things, the brushes stop, the device starts to unravel.
Three-level cleaning system. In operation, one side brush and two oppositely rotating turbo brushes, one with pile, the other with rubber. As a result, all debris is collected, small, large, dirt, pebbles, sand, dust, hair, wool. All debris is directed to the suction hole, then into the dust collector under high pressure. A fine filter captures the smallest particles, sending clean air out.
Two working modes:
- All available area or Clean. The available cleaning area and duration are automatically determined.
- Local or Spot. A small area is cleared. The robot makes spiral turns up to 1 m in diameter.
Schematic movement algorithm:
- Spiral.
- Perimeter.
- Intersection.
- Recognition of the most contaminated areas.
The function of scheduling cleaning by days of the week and time. Control via a mobile application via Wi-Fi.
Equipment
- Robot vacuum cleaner
- Battery
- Charging station
- Instructions
Advantages and disadvantages
- Compact forms, universal design, non-marking body color.
- Excellent build quality.
- Optimum suction power. Large debris picks up, but does not lift thin rugs.
- Universal three-level cleaning.
- The bin is sufficient for cleaning 100 m2.
- A useful and necessary anti-confusion program.
- Modern latest navigation.
- "Ability" to highlight dirty areas.
- Schedule system, automatic start.
- Good response when operating from a smartphone.
Minuses:
- At a price of 26,600 rubles, the gadget lacks a wet cleaning function.
- There is no virtual barrier.
- Very poor equipment.
- There are no spare parts, it is difficult to find and buy them.
- A three-tier system is not always effective; another side brush would have to be added.
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