Better robot vacuum cleaners with a garbage tank

The premium intelligent robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Lydsto R1 is an excellent assistant that will allow you to keep your multi-storey building clean without any hassle. This is one of the most affordable and “fresh” models with a base station that allows you not only to charge the Li-Ion battery of the working module, but also to independently dump the collected garbage when the 200 ml dust container is full. And after emptying the trash container, the vacuum cleaner automatically continues to perform its task. The 1000W docking station moves waste into a 3-liter bag using high suction power. In addition to the bag pre-installed in the trash can, the device comes with 6 more spare bags.

The main cleaning module, powered by a 2-core Quanzhi MR112 processor, is not much different from traditional robotic vacuum cleaners. The device received a disk housing with a diameter of 350 mm and a height of 100 mm, taking into account the lidar protruding in the center. Immediately after switching on, the vacuum cleaner uses a laser rangefinder to create an accurate map of the room to be cleaned. On board the device there is a side brush for passing along walls, a high-speed turbo brush and microfiber for wet cleaning. The built-in pump supplies the mop with water from a 250 ml tank. Wet cleaning has 3 levels of intensity, but in fact cannot replace full floor washing. Unfortunately, the spill wipe function works even on dry floors and can only be disabled by removing the fiber pad. The device is equipped with a pair of drive wheels with lugs and a guide roller rotating 360°. The chassis allows you to easily move around the cleaning area and overcome thresholds up to 20 mm high, and the built-in sensor helps you carefully avoid obstacles. The vacuum cleaner operates relatively quietly, not exceeding a noise level of 65 dB.

The robot is controlled using buttons on the body or from a smartphone via the Internet via Wi-Fi. The manufacturer offers to download the proprietary Lydsto application, available for users of mobile devices on Android and iOS. In addition to the fact that control from a smartphone is much more convenient, it allows you to implement a number of additional features. These include convenient monitoring of work status and brush wear, programming the route of movement, setting up local (spot) cleaning, as well as creating a house cleaning schedule for several days. It's difficult to accurately confirm the manufacturer's claimed 98% clean rating, but the level of removal of dust, traditional debris and sand from hard floor surfaces and carpets is truly impressive. The 5200 mAh battery capacity is enough for approximately 150 minutes of continuous operation, which is enough to serve a room of 200 m2. The charging station fully restores the battery in 300 minutes. The model is available in 2 colors: black (HD-STYTJ-B03) and white (HD-STYTJ-W03).

The young Chinese company Roidimi, which specializes in the production of smart household cleaning equipment, is a junior partner of Xiaomi, which is implementing the Mi Ecosystem home ecosystem strategy. The multifunctional robot vacuum cleaner with mop Roidmi EVE Plus is designed for everyday dry and wet cleaning of premises. The presence of the word Plus in the model's labeling hints that the device consists of a movable cleaning module, complemented by a stationary docking station for charging the vacuum cleaner and receiving collected waste in a container with a disposable 3-liter bag. Thanks to the proprietary deodorizing ion sterilization system, the contents can be stored in the bag without mold or odor for a month.

The device is equipped with an original LDS laser navigation system with 4th generation lidar, making the mapping process faster and more accurate. Building an optimal route significantly reduces cleaning time and saves power on the built-in battery. The vacuum cleaner can store up to 5 maps of different rooms in its memory, which makes it an effective cleaner in a large house. The model received an air purification unit with a washable HEPA filter. The robot is equipped with 2 side brushes and a powerful turbo brush for dry cleaning, as well as a microfiber cloth for wiping spills. In this device, water is supplied to the napkin through the holes of the platform, where it comes from a water tank (250 ml) located in the body. To protect the device from scratches, a rubber bumper pad is provided on the body. The laser head-navigator is also a button to stop the vacuum cleaner if it encounters an impassable obstacle on the way. The approximate cleaning area from one battery charge is about 250 m2.

The 850 W base station is equipped with a convenient informative display with touch buttons. The robot can be controlled using buttons on the body of the vacuum cleaner or from a smartphone via the Internet via Wi-Fi. The application allows you to monitor work in real time, set the noise level (ECO, standard, turbo), set up a local cleaning zone, exclude a restricted area, and also create a plan for cleaning the entire house according to a given schedule. The vacuum cleaner supports voice control using Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Smart sensors monitor obstacles on the route and prevent falls from steps. Among the advantages of the model, we note a set of disposable napkins that can replace a microfiber “mop”. Among the shortcomings we can name not the most confident crossing of the 20 mm threshold, as well as poor wetting and pressing of napkins to the coating at any of the 3 levels of operation of the “mop” mode.

Samsung Jet Bot+ VR-30T85513W smart cleaning robot, released in summer 2021, is an excellent choice for keeping your home clean. The device belongs to the advanced flagship Jet Bot series, which combines robotic technology, and the prefix “+” in the model designation indicates that the mobile complex is equipped with a base station for garbage collection. The 300 ml cyclonic dust collector of the vacuum cleaner is automatically emptied of debris when you visit the Clean Station. At the moment of suction, the inverter motor of the station consumes 1300 W. This is necessary to create a powerful traction that transfers the collected dirt into a disposable 2.5 liter bag (a spare one is included). And when charging the battery, power consumption is much more modest: only 40 W.

The LiDar navigation sensor is not located, as usual, in the center of the disk, but is shifted to its edge. The laser rangefinder provides indoor mapping function with rational route planning and path optimization. Thanks to the high-precision Anti-Cliff obstacle sensor, the vacuum cleaner very delicately avoids obstacles, eliminating contact with expensive furniture. Since the model is intended only for dry cleaning, the design does not have a water tank or something like a “mop”. There is a washable HEPA filter (there is one spare), as opposed to the simple fine dust filter installed in the base station. The device is equipped with one side brush with 3 “brooms” and an improved turbo brush with silver threads that remove static tension. This tandem with automatic control of suction power provides excellent cleaning performance on smooth floors and thin carpets. The main module of the robot cleaner is quite economical (60 W), but the charging and operating time ratio of 240/90 minutes leaves much to be desired.

Special attention should be paid to the smart home functions implemented in the proprietary SmartThings smartphone application. Unlike the “crude” software of Chinese developers, the Samsung application deserves all praise. It is well thought out, works perfectly and provides the user with ample opportunities for remote control via the Internet. The app shows cleaning progress in real time, and the Live Cleaning Report feature shows the movements of the vacuum cleaner on a map of your home. The vacuum cleaner can work on a schedule and automatically park at a charging station. The Select & Go software option quickly recognizes the geometry of rooms on the map, which saves cleaning time. You can also restrict access to certain locations using the No go Zone feature. And the “cherry on the cake” of the model is support for control using voice assistants Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Samsung Bixby.

Viomi, which started out as a sub-brand of Xiaomi, began to emerge from the shadow of its older brother and release its own innovative products. This is a modern technology that supports the concept of IoT @ Home (Internet of Things) thanks to the network interaction of household appliances with each other within a home or office. The flagship robot vacuum cleaner with a self-cleaning base, Viomi Alpha S9, is an expensive premium product with maximum functionality. The LDS 2.0 laser scanning and multilayer mapping system allows you to create a plan for a 5-story building for subsequent automatic cleaning. The robot carries on board 12 high-precision sensors of various types for intelligent navigation, fall prevention, overcoming 20 mm thresholds and avoiding obstacles.

The cleaning station uses a vacuum pump to pump out debris from the dust container into a 3-liter bag secured in a container. The robot battery (5.2 Ah) is also charged here using 2 spring-loaded contacts. Long battery life up to 220 minutes with fairly fast battery charging (2.5 hours) are excellent indicators for this category of equipment. The base station is equipped with an LED display that displays the degree of filling of the bag and the battery level of the vacuum cleaner. Once the container in the container is full of garbage, the device will alert you to this. The mobile module performs dry/wet cleaning of floors and carpets with a side brush, turbo roller and fiber mop. The quality of “sweeping” is ensured by a low-noise brushless Japan Nidec electric motor, which develops a suction force of 2700 Pa. The vacuum cleaner has a 300 ml dust container and a 250 ml water tank. And the air purification unit consists of several filters, including a HEPA fine filter.

Convenient control from a smartphone via the Internet provides complete control over the operation of the vacuum cleaner with the ability to configure many parameters. After downloading the proprietary Mi Home application (there is a version for Android and iOS), you can initiate cleaning, monitor its process, set a work schedule for the future and set a local cleaning mode with limited entry into certain areas of the premises. The model also supports control using voice assistants Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. One of the features of the vacuum cleaner is the electronic regulation of suction power and water supply to the napkin, including setting individual parameters for each room. The device automatically increases power when driving on carpets and adapts the rotation speed of the side brush when moving around the perimeter. And the signature feature of the robot is the Y-shaped trajectory of movement, simulating manual wet cleaning. At the same time, the microfiber is pressed flat against the floor, ensuring maximum cleaning efficiency. This model is offered for sale in white and black versions.

The Chinese company Ecovacs is one of the leaders in the production of robotic equipment for cleaning and home care. Smart Ecovacs devices in their quality, patent solutions, wide capabilities and reasonable price are comparable to Maserati and Bugatti from the world of cars. The multifunctional robot vacuum cleaner ECOVACS DeeBot Ozmo T8 Plus is a logical development of a simplified model without a base cleaning station ECOVACS DeeBot Ozmo T8 AIVI. Although the device entered the market in 2020, it is still considered one of the most successful implementations of a home cleaner.

The device consists of 2 main parts: an autonomous mobile module and a stationary self-cleaning base connected to a power outlet. The robot cleaner periodically approaches the charging station in order to empty the capacious 420 ml dust container through the inlet port and recharge the built-in battery. A disposable cleaning station bag is enough for approximately a month's waste collection. A 5200 mAh battery charge is enough for approximately 180 minutes of operation or to clean an area of about 200 m2. The branded DToF rangefinder, using the original TrueDetect 3D technology and the TrueMapping distance sensor, marks a map of the territory, forms a route and stores data in memory. Infrared sensors, as well as side and bottom anti-fall and anti-collision sensors help the vacuum cleaner navigate around obstacles. The guide roller sets the trajectory of movement, and the running wheels easily “jump” over the 20 mm threshold.

A set of removable tools, including 2 side brushes and a V-shaped turbo brush, provides high-quality dry cleaning of premises. And the microfiber “mop” and Ozmo-Pro vibration-driven floor cleaning unit provide wet care for surfaces. At the same time, the robot “sweeps” quite quietly (67 dB), without disturbing households and neighbors with noise. Among the operating modes, we note the cleaning capabilities of “perimeter”, “spiral”, “zigzag” and “auto”. The vacuum cleaner can be controlled from a smartphone via the Internet, which makes available additional functions related to monitoring cleaning processes. In addition, the model supports voice control (Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa), sound alarm and voice report. As positive “buns”, we note the presence of an on timer (24 hours), the presence in the package of 22 disposable napkins for replacing microfiber, as well as 2 bottles of a branded cleaner, which should be added to the water tank.