Technological progress has long been affecting not only industries, but also everyday issues of everyone. It is much simpler to entrust washing, washing dishes and cleaning machines than to do it yourself. If earlier technological advances only simplified such processes, now they are fully automated and require only setting the task in the settings.
An example is the popularization of robotic vacuum cleaners that greatly simplify the cleaning process. The device, however, has its own characteristics, which you should familiarize yourself with before making a purchase.
What is a robot vacuum cleaner
The robot vacuum cleaner is a low circular device on wheels that independently moves around the house, cleaning up on its way. The compactness of the robot allows it to penetrate under sofas, cabinets and other furniture. The functionality of the machine is largely determined by its price.
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The first robot cleaner Roomba was released in 2002 in the US by iRobot Corporation. Mention of its development was submitted back in 1997. Then the Swedish company Electrolux showed the concept of the device on the British television channel BBC.
The trajectory of the budget models is chaotic. More expensive options are equipped with a camera and artificial intelligence, which allows the car to build a map of the area, clean it in a thoughtful manner, avoid obstacles in its path and return to the charging station.
Wet cleaning models available. This will cope with the pollution of the laminate, linoleum or tile.
Among the other differences of cheap and expensive vacuum cleaners are:
- garbage container volume;
- resistance to blows;
- battery life;
- type of sensors used to move;
- the possibility of antibacterial cleaning;
- aromatization function of the room.
Robot benefits
The robot vacuum cleaner has come to life closely and successfully copes with the task of cleaning many satisfied owners in the houses. Advantages of a robot cleaner:
- the device is autonomous and does not require monitoring, it is enough to indicate the desired duration and frequency of cleaning sessions;
- greatly simplifies the process of general cleaning in the future;
- perfectly copes with the collection of pet hair;
- ideal for people allergic to dust;
- makes daily cleaning possible in hard-to-reach places under furniture;
- self-charging function;
- the ability to control from a smartphone.
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The robot vacuum cleaner is the embodiment of mankind’s long-standing dream of home appliance automation, first described by science fiction writer Robert Heinlein in his novel “The Door to Summer” back in 1956.
Disadvantages of the robot
Despite the impressive list of advantages, there is an opposite list of minuses of the car:
- the robot cannot fully take on cleaning duties; its purpose is only to help;
- due to its round shape, it is not able to clear corners;
- It is a source of background noise, which, however, is easy to get used to;
- high price;
- low capacity of the garbage container, due to the compact size of the device;
- the device is not suitable for apartments densely packed with furniture;
- the need to pre-prepare the apartment, removing all small items and wires from the floor;
- can scare young children and animals.
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Depending on the character, some pets, on the contrary, take the vacuum cleaner as a friend. The Internet is full of videos in which pets play with the robot or ride on it.
How to make a purchase decision
Buy a robot vacuum cleaner or not worth taking it? Is he needed?
Taking into account all the features of automated vacuum cleaners, we can summarize. This device is an expensive purchase that may not always be useful.
The robot works best when cleaning large private houses and spacious apartments with a large floor area. Buying it is advisable if you are too busy and you do not have time to clean yourself.
It can also serve as an excellent gift for elderly parents, as it will take on part of the cleaning responsibilities. No less significant reason will be the presence in the house of people allergic to dust, pets and children. Daily cleaning on your own really causes inconvenience, these tasks can easily be performed by a robot vacuum cleaner.
If you live in a small apartment where furniture occupies a significant part of the area, and your schedule has enough time to continue using the ordinary vacuum cleaner - it’s best to wait a while or even to abandon the idea of buying a robot.
Indeed, in this case, its potential will not be used to the maximum and the chances are high that it will become just a toy on the shelf, symbolizing the once wasted money.
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