IRobot has long been known for its robotic home cleaning models, which are constantly being improved. The Roomba 981 is the smartest of the line, featuring an innovative navigation system that provides more mobility and room memory. In the review, we will consider in detail the technical characteristics and functions of this new product.
Appearance
The vacuum cleaner is made in a round shape with a diameter of 35 cm (height 9.14 cm). Weighs 3.95 kg. On the top panel there is a metal button that starts the device. The side surface is equipped with a soft rubberized bumper that protects against collisions with furniture. A system of sensors and sensors is also installed there, allowing you to bypass obstacles and adapt to the location of furniture. On the bottom are:
- side wheels and swivel castor;
- side brush;
- two central rubberized rollers of a special shape;
- battery compartment with cover;
- contacts for recharging at the base.
Specifications
Technical parameters of iRobot Roomba 981:
- dust collector: cyclone filter;
- waste container volume: 0.6 l;
- overcomes thresholds: up to 5 cm;
- self-installation on a charger;
- control: from a smartphone;
The robot is equipped with a 3300 mAh Li-Ion battery, which provides 2 hours of operation. Charges 180 minutes.
Functionality
The vacuum cleaner picks up any debris from the flooring thanks to the precise system of brush interaction. The side brush sweeps the dust towards the central one, which consists of two rubber rollers rotating in the opposite direction and having special notches. Such a peculiar design cleans all dirt in its path. Garbage with great force is sucked into the dust collector, where the outgoing air stream is cleaned using an anti-allergenic HEPA filter.
Spring-loaded side wheels provide good maneuverability and maneuverability of the robot. During work, it moves clearly and in an orderly manner along the selected trajectory. When cleaning carpets, the device can increase the suction power by 10 times.
Controlled from a smartphone via an application. It allows you to fully control the operation of the vacuum cleaner, as well as choose a convenient time for cleaning. The sophisticated and sophisticated iAdapt® 2.0 Navigation navigation system is complemented by a camera and a large number of sensors and sensors that allow the vacuum cleaner to assess the room, plan cleaning, choose the best route, sense changes in height and recognize obstacles on the way. It can determine the degree of surface contamination, distinguish an already cleaned part of a room from one that still needs cleaning, control the suction power, reducing it on a flat surface or increasing it in problem areas, and also monitor its location in the room.
To delimit the cleaning area, there are two virtual walls that project an infrared beam that cuts off part of the room. They are capable of operating in two modes, depending on the characteristics of the space to be closed: circular and linear. If charging ends during cleaning, the robot goes to the base, charges and continues to work from where it left.
Equipment
The kit provides for the following items in the box:
- robot;
- charging station;
- battery;
- two virtual walls with batteries:
- additional HEPA filter;
- spare side brush;
- instruction.
Advantages and disadvantages
IRobot Roomba 981 advantages:
- compact;
- perfectly oriented in space;
- builds a room layout;
- maneuverable, does not crash, does not fall on the rapids;
- perfectly cleans carpets, increases the power itself;
- good absorption capacity;
- high-quality cleaning of any debris from different coatings;
- rubber rollers are easier to clean of hair than brushes;
- thoughtful application;
- capacious battery, long cleaning time without recharging.
Disadvantages:
- noisy when operating at high power;
- will not replace human cleaning;
- when leaving the base, drags it along (it moves and may not be able to drive back);
- there are problems with the adaptation of the application;
- some customers note the low level of technical support on the hotline.
Many consider the high cost of the robot to be a significant disadvantage. It is about 50 thousand rubles, which, according to the manufacturer, is quite justified, given the innovative equipment.
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