iRobot Robots for Cleaning Your Home

Robots are employed every day to perform tasks that are hazardous, dirty, expensive, and dull (or demeaning). Robots can help or replace human workers.

However, these systems gather more than just labor data. They also capture audiovisual data. Some privacy policies, like the one LG's camera-enabled Hom-Bot Turbo+, do mention this.

Roomba I3

The i3+ is a sturdy constructed disc (my daughter called it Rainbow Kitty). It comes with a 19-inch-tall Clean Base to empty its large dirtbag. iRobot recommends you wipe its sensors and brushes each week -- at least twice if you have pets.

Unlike the 900 series and i7 robots, the i3 doesn't utilize cameras for navigation, but relies on sensors that are traditional and a gyroscope. It stumbled over a few spots while testing on the floor however, its navigation was swift and simple.

After a firmware upgrade, the i3+ EVO and i3 now support Imprint Smart Mapping. This feature lets the robots remember maps of your house and select specific rooms to clean. It does not have obstacle avoidance, like the i8+ or J7+ robots, which means it may be able to bump into furniture legs.

Roomba i7

It's crucial to keep your Clean Base and i7 clean as with the older Roomba models. This is a significant part of what makes the robot so exceptional. The dock automatically empties (a feat that's impressive) You'll have to flip it over every now and again to empty out pet fur and other gunk.

Roomba Imprint Smart Mapping allows the i7 learn the layout of your house and store up to 10 floor plans. You can instruct the i7 on which rooms to clean and when.

The i7 can also be used to create "persistent mappings" that are retained between cleaning sessions. This means that you can set it up to clean your litter box every morning, for instance. This is a very effective tool for those who need it.

Roomba e2

The e2 robot uses a navigation system based on a camera, which is less precise than the LIDAR sensor. It excels at making maps of rooms and plotting efficient cleaning routes, but it can struggle with low light. It can also clog up when the dirt compartment is stuffed.

It can sense more than 80 common objects, including power cords, kitty litter boxes, pots and pans.1 It can also avoid floor hazards like shoes, furniture and backpacks. When it is paired with voice assistant devices, it can also complete tasks with one command.

The RoboVac 11S from eufy is superior than the IRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum - Wi-Fi Enabled Alexa Compatible Roomba e2. It is built better and comes with lower monthly costs and has a larger dust bin, moves more efficiently, and works better on floors with no floor and carpets with low pile. It also charges quicker.

Roomba e4

Roomba e4 works with Wi-Fi at home to help you navigate and clean up as you please. The iRobot app allows you to schedule cleaning times, view battery status, and more. You can also start or stop cleaning and set a specific path.

It is great at taking large pieces of debris like sand from floors with high piles, and pet hair that is left on bare floors. Its dirt sensor can detect the moment when the dustbin must be empty.

It does have a few recurring expenses. The manufacturer recommends replacing the side brushes and rubber brushrolls every 12 months. In addition, you need to buy a separate mopping reservoir and microfiber pads. You can save time and money by purchasing a replenishment kit from iRobot.

Roomba e6

The Roomba E6 is iRobot's budget model that provides strong cleaning performance and a mix of neat features. It has a bagless dust bin that can be operated remotely using the smartphone. It also features a new washable filtration system as well as Cliff Detect sensors.

It has a 3-Stage High-Quality Cleaning System with Dual Multisurface Rubber Brushes and Power-Lifting Suction. It also comes with an Edge-Sweeping Brush that concentrates on the edges and corners. The e6 features intelligent navigation and Dirt technology to completely clean your home each day. The iRobot Home app or voice commands enable it to be controlled anywhere. It also can detect and clean dirtier areas that are prone to traffic, such as areas with high volumes of traffic or during pet shed season. It can also be scheduled for cleaning on a regular basis with the iRobot HOME app. It is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Roomba 980

The 980 is one of the top robots available and has a number of cool features. It makes use of sensors to build and update maps as it cleans. This is similar to the systematic cleaning method pioneered by Neato vacuums.

It works great on bare floors and carpets. It can even detect the different floor surfaces to increase suction power. Its low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture legs or kickboards. The AeroForce cleaning system will double its suction power when it detects a high concentration of dirt.

The robot comes with an app for your smartphone which lets you to schedule cleaning and start from a distance. The app allows you to create virtual walls to prevent the robot from entering certain rooms.

Roomba 960

This robot is a bit more expensive than the other models on this list, but it does a great job of navigating and has an impressive set of smart features. It finished right behind the Neato Botvac D80 and ahead of the Samsung POWERbot R7070.

It's an excellent performer on carpets with low pile and does a good job of picking up pet hair, though it struggles with fine debris like baking soda. It has a virtual barrier that allows you to create an area of no-entry around certain areas.

You can schedule cleaning sessions up to seven days in advance through the app. This Roomba will also inform you when it's not moving or ready to return to dock. It is compatible with both Amazon Alexa as well as Google Assistant so you can make use of your voice to control it.

Roomba 970

The Roomba is the iRobot's most popular robot. It's a powerful vac that has great cleaning results on low- and high-pile carpet and bare floors. It is also able to overcome obstacles and resume cleaning after it's fully charged. It also allows remote control and scheduling. The mapping capabilities are a bit limited, however. It's not possible to create virtual no-go zones or modify the map and it does not support specific cleaning for rooms.

It's also a superior vacuum than the eufy RoboVac 11S, with an extra dirt compartment and improved performance on all surface types. It also has a longer battery life and charges faster. It's a little more expensive, but it has better build quality and incurs lower cost-per-use charges. It also has an intelligent navigation system using iAdapt 3.0. This means it can build a logical route for its cleaning tasks, as opposed to Roombas with iAdapt 1.0 or 2.0 which look odd.

Roomba 890

This robot is perfect for carpeted floors. It has a bigger bin that needs less emptying and is better equipped to handle hair as well as pet fur and other particles of lint. It also utilizes Dirt Detect technology to clean concentrated areas more thoroughly.

It has an effective cleaning system that loosens, lifts and suctions dirt with up 5 times more air power than earlier Roombas. It also has tangle-free AeroForce Extractors and a high-efficiency filter. This model is Wi-Fi connected and controlled by the iRobot app. You can schedule and monitor cleaning sessions at any time.

It's not as adept at cleaning carpets with low pile rugs as the Roombas in the lower 800 series, but it can do the job. It's also smart enough to navigate around obstacles and to avoid falling down stairs using cliff-detect sensors.

Roomba 900

This robot vacuum has an advanced navigation system as well as an automatic bin for emptying. It has a stronger battery and can clean carpets as well as bare floors more efficiently than its predecessors. It also features a new upward-facing camera that can detect and identify objects such as power cords.

It is more expensive than the eufy RoboVac 11S but has better performance and is easier to maintain. It has a bigger dirt compartment and can last longer on a single battery charge.

This model is WiFi enabled and is controlled via the iRobot HOME App. The app allows users to set preferences for cleaning and to create no-go zones. It also shows a list of cleaning history. You can also choose the type and timing of cleaning for the Roomba.