iRobot Roomba 676 - the next-generation robot vacuum cleaner with the iAdapt Navigation intelligence, cleans rooms of complex geometric shapes. Areas of accumulated dirt are determined by built-in acoustic sensors, sensors for detecting vertical differences will protect from falling from the stairs. Designed for dry cleaning of flooring of various types.
Specifications
- Power of absorption is 33 W.
- Power consumption 45 watts.
- Noise level 55 dB.
- 1800 mAh Li-Ion battery.
- Autonomous work 1 hour.
- AeroVac cyclone filter.
- The capacity of the dust bag is 0.6 l.
- Motor - electric direct current.
- The maximum cleaning area is 70 m2.
- Dimensions - d 34 h 9.2 cm.
- Weight 3 kg.
Appearance
High impact plastic case in black and gray. Above is a button control unit, a dust collector hinged panel. Classic brand design. The automatic assistant is medium in size, there are models with a smaller diameter and height, but the iRobot Roomba 676 will nevertheless do high-quality cleaning in corners and under low clearance. The front part is protected by a rubber bumper, in which vision sensors are mounted. On the opposite side of the ventilation hole.
Bottom. A pair of side drive wheels, a swivel roller, pads with contacts for installation on a docking station, a battery cover, a dust collector part, a side brush, two turbo brushes with opposite rotation.
Functionality
The basis of the effective operation of robotic vacuum cleaners is a modern navigation system. The device has a high autonomous degree of action, it is obliged to navigate mobile in space without human intervention, not to collide with objects, to avoid falling and tangling.
It is such a navigation system that is embedded in the iRobot Roomba 676. IR sensors at the bottom scan with a beam of obstacles, receive a reflective signal to the receiver. IR sensors help build a map of the room, recognize vertical barriers. Equally important height sensors located on the bumper. The signal from them “hits” the surface and enters the receiver. When there is no return signal, then there is a cliff or void ahead in the form of steps, a high threshold. In this case, the robot vacuum cleaner is looking for a workaround.
The iRobot Roomba 676 recognizes the maximum degree of contamination using optical and acoustic sensors. These areas are cleaned more thoroughly.
The anti-confusion program has been introduced into the device. It prevents tangling in wires, threads, fringe, light fabrics, etc. When the robot runs into such things, then the brushes stop, the device starts to get loose.
Three-level cleaning system. In the work, one side brush and two oppositely rotating turbo brushes, one with a pile, the second with rubber. As a result, all garbage, small, large, dirt, pebbles, sand, dust, hair, wool is collected. All litter goes to the suction hole, then to the dust collector under high pressure. The fine filter captures the smallest particles, sending clean air to the outlet.
Two operating modes:
- All available area or Clean.Available cleaning area and duration are automatically determined.
- Local or Spot. A small area is cleared. The robot makes spiral turns up to 1 m in diameter.
The schematic movement algorithm:
- Spiral.
- Perimetric.
- Intersection.
- Recognition of the most polluted areas.
The function of scheduling a cleaning schedule for the days of the week and time. Management through a mobile application via Wi-Fi.
Equipment
- Vacuum cleaner robot
- Battery
- Charging station
- Instruction manual
Advantages and disadvantages
- Compact forms, universal design, non-marking color of the case.
- Great build quality.
- Optimum suction power. Large garbage collects, but does not pick up thin rugs.
- Universal three-level cleaning.
- The waste bin is enough for cleaning 100 m2.
- A useful and necessary anti-confusion program.
- Modern latest navigation.
- "Ability" to identify dirty areas.
- Schedule system, automatic start.
- Good response when operating from a smartphone.
Minuses:
- At a price the gadget lacks the function of wet cleaning.
- There is no virtual barrier.
- Very poor equipment.
- There are no spare elements, it is difficult to find and buy them.
- A three-tier system is not always effective, you would need to add another side brush.
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