The robot vacuum cleaner, user choice and the most important characteristics

Many housewives are dreaming of a robot that would perform for them all the housework.Unfortunately, this dream is not feasible, but in certain types of work in the hosts already have smart helpers, such as washing machine, dishwasher and multivarka.Not so long ago appeared on the market and smart rival conventional vacuum cleaner - robot vacuum cleaner. A few years ago, only in science fiction films can be seen scurrying across the floor of the robot cleaner.These days, they are quite affordable for most consumers who want to ensure an efficient, fast, easy cleaning of the apartment with minimum human involvement.

market today is filled with different models of robotic vacuum cleaners with different set of features, technical parameters and capabilities.To them navigate and find the right model, you need to get to know them better.

In some cases, it is worth buying a robot vacuum cleaner, and in which not?

robot cleaner will be your first mate, if:

• you seek to maintain order and cleanliness;
• you ready for his appearance in your home;
• in the house no carpets with too high pile.

Do not purchase this device if:

• you prefer to maintain a creative mess at home;
• in the apartment on the floor prokinut wires, often lying scattered things;
• between rooms high thresholds;
• flooring is black or carpets with a high pile.

Selection Criteria

proceed to the election model of the robot cleaner, you need to understand the main technical parameters and characteristics, from which the effectiveness of the device depends on the work.

area, which can remove the robot. This is the main criterion, which is worth paying attention in the first place, especially if you have a large apartment.

Permeability - how the model is able to overcome the rapids and other obstacles.After all, if the robot gets stuck on every corner, from him will be a bit confusing.It is best to overcome the rapids (up to 2 cm) model iRobot Roomba 700 Series and iClebo.Cheap Chinese devices can not do it.

dust-collecting capacity. This option is especially important for owners of cats and dogs, as well as a large area of ​​the apartment.If the apartment is small, suitable models with 0.3 liter waste bins, with an area of ​​80 m2 - 0.5 liters, but if the need to remove more than 80 m2 and the house has animal waste container should have a volume of 1 liter.

presence of soft touch mode. spring-loaded bumper, available in many models of robot vacuum cleaners, helps soften the blow if the unit encounters an obstacle.If the apartment is unstable or fragile items (floor vases, lamps, and others.), This mode will be superfluous.Such a device slows when approaching an obstacle.

air filtration. Some manufacturers instead of high-quality filtration system (HEPA) used a filter paper.On the eye to determine the quality of the filter is impossible, so you have to rely on the integrity of the manufacturer.

Ability to configure automatic scheduled work. Of course, this feature is not paramount, but it is still important.It minimizes human intervention in cleaning: once configured schedule, after which the robot itself starts at the right time, and after graduation returned to base.

Options. Accessories, reaching complete the robot vacuum cleaner, are important enough: spare brushes and filters, stops movement (virtual wall), remote control, coordinators (navigation device).

What has sensors and any. sensors help the robot to work quickly and efficiently.The standard set may be touch sensors, collision, fall.Many current models have pollution sensors, ultrasound to determine the distance to an object, laser scanners to generate maps.

availability of consumables and service. very important parameter.Numerous Chinese model of unknown origin have no service support or warranty.Choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, it is necessary to pay attention to whether there is an authorized service center in this company in Russia, check the warranty card and instructions in Russian.In addition, it is necessary to make sure that in case of breakdown or brush the filter, you can buy a replacement, or your robot may become useless.

presence of additional functions. Some models have additional features: an aromatizing and air cleaning, floor treatment with UV lamps against bacteria, the possibility of wet cleaning, etc.

Manufacturers.. most popular manufacturers of robotic vacuum cleaners are the company iRobot, XRobot, Philips, Smart Cleaner, Neato, LG, DeeBot, Asus, Samsung.All of them have functions programming the start and end of the harvest.

price. Indeed, an important point.This parameter can be divided into three main segments in the market, the robot cleaner:

1. Budget. Models to 10,000 rubles.To reduce the prices manufacturers save on everything.Such devices operate on a single charge of not more than an hour, poorly oriented in space, they do not have the programming functions are often different low-quality build and materials.Yet in this price range, you can find a good model for cleaning one room.
2. Middle .Robots cost from 10,000 to 25,000 rubles even in appearance different from the previous ones.They are better, stronger, have more extensive functionality, cleaned much more effectively.
3. Elite .Models costing above 25,000 rubles differ substantially the same feature set as the robot middle class, but work even more efficiently recharged much faster and in a short time can remove a large area.

robot vacuum cleaner - it's really convenient home assistant.From him, of course, one should not expect too much, for example, super-speed, and perfectly clean.Yet the problem of daily cleaning with the help of wonderful solved.