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Review of the robot vacuum cleaner iRobot Roomba 966

The iRobot Roomba 966 robot vacuum cleaner performs dry cleaning of premises. The built-in space scanning system optimizes the movement of the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the geometry of the rooms, increasing the cleaning efficiency. Recharging, power adjustment when changing surface coverage is automatic. A timer built into the robot vacuum cleaner programs the daily cleaning schedule. The time is chosen by the user himself.

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Specifications

iRobot Roomba 966

  • Cleaning type - dry. Surfaces - parquet, linoleum, carpet, tiles, laminate.
  • Battery - Li-Ion, 2130 mAh.
  • Workable area - max 150 m2.
  • Suction - system - AeroForce.
  • Cleaning the area on one battery charge - no restrictions.
  • Autonomous work - 90 min.
  • Charge recovery - 180 min.
  • Power consumption - 33 W / h.
  • Navigation system - iAdapt 2.0 + Visual Localization.
  • Dust collector - 500 ml. HEPA filter.
  • Size - d 350 h 92 mm.
  • Weight - 3.85 kg.

Appearance

iRobot Roomba 966

Unusual futuristic design, the robot vacuum cleaner fits into the modern interior. Compact, easy to store. The body color is pleasant light brown, additional elements are black. The front surface with a minimal design, it contains the model name, brand inscription, optical sensor, control buttons.

The end is protected by a soft movable bumper, in which collision sensors are integrated.

On the bottom there are a pair of wheels for movement on the surface, a support roller, a dust suction hole, a battery compartment cover, and height sensors.

The dust collector in the iRobot Roomba 966 is large enough to handle the declared area. No garbage bag, cyclone filter. Garbage when entering the garbage container is compressed.

Functionality

iRobot Roomba 966

Cleaning according to the schedule. The robot vacuum cleaner starts working at the set time. Time, day and mode are scheduled through the iRobot HOME smartphone app. Control over the process is remote. The map, cleaned and uncleaned zones, the shutdown function, pauses, sending for recharging are viewed. Timer. The time interval is set, the time reference point of the operating mode.

The robotic cleaner is fall-proof and can be used in a house with stairs. Special sensors detect the edge, reduce speed when approaching a cliff, and force you to change the trajectory.

Cartography. Vslam & Smart Mapping technology performs accurate mapping of the room in which cleaning is carried out, based on its data, a route map is built. The robot strictly adheres to the map and cleans the zones thoroughly and consistently.

Controlling iRobot Roomba 966 with a remote control, sensor buttons on the body, through an application on a mobile gadget.

Cleaning of carpets. Rubberized rollers knock dust out of the lint, directing it to the suction port. Dust does not enter the surrounding air. 90% of debris up to 1 micron is retained by the membrane of the HEPA filter E 11.

Turbo brush. The main attachment for removing hair, wool, lint from coatings. Powerful electric motor, original design, high-speed rotation of the roller, improve the quality of cleaning. From winding long strands and threads onto a roller, rubber rollers are provided.

Cleans several rooms. Navigates multiple rooms.The robot uses an algorithmic approach to cleaning, adapts to the type of surface and dirt, changes the mode automatically.

The low profile of the cabinet will help remove dirt in small spaces under the furniture. Cleans corners and skirting boards efficiently with a rotating side brush. It scoops up debris from the wall, directing it to the suction pipe.

The device is sent to the base automatically. If the work is not finished, the iRobot Roomba 966, after recharging, starts from the point where it was interrupted.

Local cleaning. The bundled virtual barrier will restrict the access area. The barrier emits an infrared ray, which is perceived by the gadget as a real barrier.

Equipment

iRobot Roomba 966

  • Robot vacuum cleaner.
  • Battery.
  • Charging station.
  • Replaceable HEPA filter.
  • Replaceable brush.
  • The instruction is in Russian.

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Advantages and disadvantages

iRobot Roomba 966

  • Low height 92 mm. Cleans under low furniture, mobile and mobile in a cluttered room.
  • Does not get tangled in wires and curtains.
  • Low noise.
  • Good response to application control.
  • Compaction of debris saves volume, reduces dust emission into the air.
  • Three-stage filtration.
  • Dust container full alert indicators.

Minuses:

  • Can't collect water. The device fails.
  • The high price is 50 thousand rubles. You can find a model with advanced functionality for wet and dry cleaning.









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