Go for the Tested Robot Vacuums
Typically, robot vacuums are tested in labs to check the functionality in setup, battery life, sunction strength, navigation, and compatibility.
You’re obviously looking for a robot machine that traverses multiple floor types and maneuvers smoothly around furniture.
The best-performing robot vacuums are tested on dark rugs, tiles, and hardwoods to see their transitions across different surfaces. The battery capacity will depend on the size of your space. Small space robot machines need to run for a minimum of 60 – 70 min, whereas those handling larger areas should have a battery life of around 90 minutes.
Most vacuums work well in ridding the household detritus. A robot is tested to suck up dirt, flint, and hair. They’re also checked to pick up the tiny dust bunnies and food particles. The tests will tell whether the robots use methodical or random cleaning pattern. RThe random cleaners tend to clean a spot multiple times and take longer to clean a space. On the other hand, the methodical cleaners take little time to clean a room but only passes on a path once.
The final testing is on their ease-to-use, setup, and control mechanism, of the robot. Some robots require a battery charge, whereas others will need you to install batteries and side brushes.
The Best Vacuums for Hardwood and Pet Hair
With the ballooning number of robot vacuum manufacturers, it becomes challenging to know the best machine for pet hair. But here’s a secret; when out for purchase, do not just settle for the vacuums that can floor-clean. Other than this, they should also be eligible for sucking up dirt and making hardwood floors shiny.
Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI
byAngela Moscaritolo Apr 09, 2020
EDITOR RATING: EXCELLENT (4.0)
PROS
- Automatically recognizes and avoids obstacles
- Exceptional battery life
- Allows for remote home monitoring with built-in camera
- Supports virtual boundaries
- Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice support
CONS
- Expensive
- Mops with water, not cleaning solution
- Moderate learning curve
BOTTOM LINE
- The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is a pricey 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop with excellent battery life, the ability to identify and avoid obstacles, and a unique home monitoring feature.
Tired of your budget-friendly robot vacuum getting stuck on things like cords, pet toys, and shoes? Perhaps it’s time for an upgrade. The $799.99 Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI can both vacuum and mop your floors, and boasts artificial intelligence and visual interpretation (AIVI) technology that allows it to automatically identify and avoid obstacles. It also has a neat Visual Butler feature that lets you view live video of your home from wherever you are, and it works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can start and stop cleaning with your voice. It’s expensive, but it’s one of the most feature-rich hybrid floor-cleaning robots we’ve tested, earning our Editors’ Choice.
Design and Setup
The Ozmo T8 AIVI has a sleek design with a matte black finish. Measuring around 13.5 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches tall, it’s one of the larger floor-cleaning robots I’ve tested, but is still short enough to fit under most furniture.
It boasts a number of sensors for mapping and navigation, including the aforementioned AIVI visual detection sensor in front, anti-collision sensors on the sides, a TrueMapping Distance sensor on top, and a carpet-detection sensor plus six anti-drop sensors on the bottom. The AIVI technology uses an artificial intelligence chipset and a camera to recognize things that can get in the robot’s way like power cords and socks, and builds a database of objects to avoid, so it works better over time.
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