The Okami U100 Laser is the flagship 2020 model from the renowned Okami Group manufacturer. The robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with laser lidar, Japanese NIDEC motor, advanced wet cleaning and more. In this review, we will assess the appearance of the device, its technical characteristics, functionality and summarize.
Appearance
Robot vacuum cleaner Okami U100 is made in a standard round form factor. Its diameter is 33 cm, the height together with the lidar tower is 9.8 cm. In our country, the robot vacuum cleaner is presented in the only possible version - “digital black”. The surface is glossy, the pattern resembles digital camouflage. Overall, it looks modern and stylish, but handprints are visible on the vacuum cleaner. On the top of the case there is a power button and a button to return to the base. The tower in which the laser rangefinder is located is mobile, has a small backward stroke. This is done in order to prevent the robot from getting stuck by the tower clinging to an obstacle. On the side of the U100 is a power button and a connector for direct charging from the adapter. On the other side there is a speaker for playing voice notifications. On one side, the bumper also has a TOF sensor window. This is a sensor that measures the distance to an object. It allows the robot to move close to the walls. Also, on the side of the robot is a QR code for installing a mobile application. There are three wheels on the back of the robot - two large and one small front. Next to it are the charging contacts with which the robot contacts the base. Optical height sensors are visible on the bumper. The side brushes are interesting here, as they are equipped with an additional protrusion that prevents hair and wool from winding up. In the center is a V-shaped turbo brush made of a combination of silicone and pile. Above the suction inlet you can see the UV lamp - this is an optional extra.
Specifications
- Height / Diameter: 10cm / 33cm
- Weight: 3.3kg
- Battery: Li-ion 3200 mAh LongLife +
- Container volume: 600 ml.
- Liquid tank volume: 360 ml.
- Noise Level: <50dB.
- Working time: 120 min.
- Charging time: 240 min.
- UV lamp: yes (optional)
- Wet cleaning: Yes, Y-shaped with adjustable water supply
- Programmable cleaning: Yes, daily
- ROS 10.0 firmware.
- Smartphone control (Wi-Fi)
- Overcoming thresholds up to 2 cm.
Functional
Today it is one of the most versatile and functional models on the market. It's worth starting with the suction power. This robot is powered by a Japanese engine from Nidec that generates a pressure of 2500 Pa. The closest competitors have an indicator of 2200 Pa. This power allows the U100 to handle light-nap carpets with ease. Blowing air goes upstairs without blowing dust from the floor. The key advantage of this vacuum cleaner is the laser rangefinder, otherwise known as lidar. This is a laser that measures the distance to surrounding objects.Within a few seconds after launch, the robot creates a map of the visible part of the room. The cleaning algorithm is as follows - first, the vacuum cleaner estimates the perimeter of the room, and then carefully "shades" it. There is also a function to continue an interrupted cleaning, which allows the robot to resume from the place where it was discharged. By the way, the operating time on one battery charge is about two hours. Responsible for this is a capacious 3200 mAh lithium battery. Separately, it is worth noting wet cleaning. The U100 robot is able to regulate the level of water supply from the tank in three modes, and the cleaning algorithm is different from dry. When a water tank is installed, the robot does not just ride straight, but makes back-and-forth movements with the letter “Y”, imitating mopping. A very good solution, in our opinion.
Application functionality
In the application you can watch a map of the apartment, even when not at home. Interestingly, you can set a separate area for cleaning and the robot will purposefully go there from any part of the apartment for cleaning. In the application, the base is marked on the map, so that the robot does not get lost on the way back. Okami U100 doesn't come with a virtual wall, but it does come in the app. You can draw a line right on the map of the apartment, which the robot will not be allowed to cross. Thus, it is possible to separate both individual zones and entire rooms from the robot. Speaking of zones, we can single out an entire area that will be forbidden for a robot. In addition to these newest features, in the application you can see the cleaning route, the area harvested. It is also possible to set a schedule for a week with a choice of specific days.
Equipment
- Okami U100 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
- Remote control
- Charger adapter
- Charging dock
- Wet Tank
- Air filter HEPA-11: 2 pcs.
- Side brushes: 4 pcs
- Container brush
- Cloths for wet cleaning: 2 pcs.
- Instruction in Russian and warranty card
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Laser navigation
- Wet cleaning
- Suction power
- Capacious 3200 mAh lithium battery
- application
- Speaks Russian
disadvantages
- location of the engine in a dust container (cannot be washed with water)
- virtual wall in app only
Okami U100 is the flagship model of the brand, a strong statement about itself from the Okami Group, which already claims to be the leader in the market of household robotics. With impressive features, a vacuum cleaner is much cheaper than analogues. Given the complete localization and the presence of an official representative office in our country, we recommend that you take a closer look at this robot cleaner.
