Irobot or Iclebo: which robot cleaner is better

Today, a wide range of manufacturers of robotic vacuum cleaners is on the market of household appliances. If a few years ago, the buyer was familiar only with the Irobot company, which created the very first “smart” vacuum cleaners, then today a lot of new brands have appeared. For example, the Korean company Iclebo, also producing high-quality cleaning robots. How to make the choice to be satisfied with the purchase? We present to your attention a review of the largest manufacturers so that you can determine for yourself robot vacuum cleaner which company is better: Irobot or Iclebo.

About Irobot

iRobot Corporation is an American company, founded in 1990. Initially, the priorities of its activities were the orders of the United States military and the Nasa space program.In 2002, the first residential robot was released, namely, a vacuum cleaner called Roomba. Later, the project was being finalized: more and more new versions were released. And in 2007, the company unveiled to the general public a model based on the Roomba platform, but now called iRobot Create. It has expanded the ability to control the programming behavior of the robot.

Currently, the company is one of the leaders in the field of robotics. Scientific research is conducted at a world-renowned institute - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which is located in the city of Cambridge. There, along with scientific departments, are the production base and assembly plants of Irobot Corporation. The company's headquarters are located in cities such as Washington and Bedford (Massachusetts, USA), and a large office in the UK (London) has been opened to interact with European customers.

According to the creators of the company, extensive experience in the development of various types of robotics, the availability of qualified specialists and the continuous search for new ideas and innovations are key to their success.

Irobot vacuum cleaners are tested in laboratories of assembly plants.Product quality criteria are based on the international classification ISO 9001, there are corresponding certificates. According to the official data of the company uses about 15 million people in the USA and Western Europe. And since 2009, the company has been rapidly winning the Russian market of robotic vacuum cleaners - the models are certified and adapted to the domestic consumer.

Review of the best models of vacuum cleaners from Irobot

To give you a more complete picture of Irobot products, we’ll tell you about the top models of robot vacuum cleaners that have already gained popularity in Russia. You can buy your favorite model in any large hypermarket of household appliances or on the official websites of the manufacturer.

IRobot Roomba 616

Model of the 6th generation of robots of this manufacturer. Vacuum cleaner designed for dry cleaning. It is effective on such floor coverings as tile, laminate, parquet, also suitable for carpets. One cycle of charge on average is enough for cleaning 3 medium-sized rooms. There is three cleaning modes (automatic, random motion, cleaning along the walls). After completing the job, the vacuum cleaner is sent to the base itself.

The developers have provided a system of "anti-confusion", which reduces the likelihood of the robot vacuum cleaner getting stuck in the wires or pile of the carpet.

In the presence of a sensor that identifies the height, prevents falls and recognizes steps. When a jam occurs, a warning beep appears. Additionally equipped side brushes. The main brushes rotate at high speed, which makes it possible to most effectively eliminate dust and debris (for more details on how the device works, see the articleprinciples of operation of robot vacuum cleaners).

Technical characteristics of the Roomba 616 robot vacuum cleaner: power consumption - 30 W, dust collector volume - 0.9 l, battery capacity - 3000 mAh. The noise level in the process - 36 dB. Case height - 9.5 cm.

Pros:

1. Qualitatively absorbs dust.
2. Good capacious battery.
3. Protective bumper on the case.
4. Exact search of charging base.
5. There are no scratches and stains on the floor.
6. Sound notification of the completion of the cleaning.
7. The presence of side brushes.

Cons of the robot vacuum cleaner:

1. Lack of the "virtual wall" function.
2. Cannot schedule cleaning.
3. Loud noise in the cleaning process.

IRobot Braava 390T

This robot vacuum cleaner is designed for both dry and for wet cleaning floor coverings (tile, stone, marble, tile, linoleum, laminate, parquet, etc.). Wet cleaning is carried out using a microfiber cleaning cloth (however, special disposable wet wipes are possible). The fabric rubs the floor without splashing the washing liquid. Also works and with ordinary water without adding special tools. In the delivery of the vacuum cleaner has a holder with a container for water, which means that the microfiber cloth will always remain wet during work.

Available two modes: Automatic and cleaning along the wall or baseboard. In the process of dry cleaning, the vacuum cleaner, as a rule, moves in a zigzag manner, with the wet cleaning mode of the floors, the path of movement resembles a conventional mop. Equipped with a turbo base for recharging, which can be returned independently. To fully charge the battery will take about 2 hours.

Of the innovations introduced by Irobot when creating this model, we can note the North Star navigation system, which allows the vacuum cleaner to be oriented over a large area.

The navigation system is a special cube that builds an interactive movement plan for the robot in the room.Built-in sensors detect thresholds, breaks and other obstacles on the way.

The technical parameters of the Braava 390T robot vacuum cleaner: the maximum power consumption is 12 W, there is a cyclone filter, the battery capacity is 2000 mA * h (the operating time after a full charge is about 240 minutes). Height - 7.9 cm, model weight - 1.8 kg.

Pros:

1. High-quality wet cleaning, even with the use of plain water.
2. Removes old stains from the floor.
3. Good orientation in the room.
4. Many sensors, sensors.
5. Cleans under furniture and in hard to reach places.
6. Quick Clean Mode
7. Compactness.

Disadvantages of a vacuum cleaner:

1. Additional purchase of navigation cubes is required.
2. It is advisable to sweep the room: it does not always cope with large debris.

IRobot Roomba 980

According to users, this is the best robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer Irobot. This is the first model developed for cleaning the whole house (restrictions on the area is not available). The patented technology vSLAM allows you to build a map of the area to guide and track the trajectory of movement. There is a function of memorizing the location of objects in the interior and fixing your location.This means that if recharging is necessary, the vacuum cleaner finishes cleaning, returns to the docking station and, after charging the battery, returns to the place where the work was interrupted.

In the most polluted areas, the robot automatically increases suction power. Also, the vacuum cleaner itself determines the type of coverage, thanks to the video camera built into the bottom of the housing, and the amount of dirt (Dirt Detect2 system). Help in overcoming obstacles provides a device that combines a circular stop and a virtual wall.

Another revolutionary innovation is the built-in Wi-Fi module, which allows you to connect to the Internet and synchronize with a smartphone or tablet.

As a result, you get the opportunity remote control above a vacuum cleaner, even when you are away from it, anywhere in the world (for this purpose, the iRobot HOME application has been specially developed).

Technical features of the Roomba 980 Robot Vacuum Cleaner: Maximum power - 30 W, noise level - 36 dB, lithium-ion battery capacity - 3300 mAh, which means 120 minutes of autonomous work. The volume of a dust collector makes 1 l, there is a cyclone filter. Three available cleaning modes.The design is equipped with a timer for automatic inclusion. Thanks to the timer, you can set the cleaning schedule Scheduled.

Pros:

1. Automatic programming cleaning.
2. Capacious trash bin.
3. Existence of the rubberized bumper protected from blows.
4. HEPA-filter for the processing of the smallest dust and allergens.
5. Side brushes for cleaning along the walls and baseboards.
6. Height difference sensor and anti-confusion.
7. It copes well with pet hair.
8. Room mapping.

Among the minuses, only the high cost of the robot vacuum cleaner is noted - more than 53,000 rubles.

About Iclebo

To understand which robot cleaner is better, let's take a closer look at another major brand in the field of robotics. The company Iclebo was founded in 1988 in South Korea. The main activities of the Asian manufacturer: the creation of robots for military affairs (for example, robots, sappers), for rescue work, robots for the training and development of children (iRobi Q), robots, waiters and robots, vacuum cleaners, which will be discussed below.

The first intelligent robotic vacuum cleaners were released in 2005 and demonstrated the following capabilities to the world: long battery life, the use of lithium batteries, and its own navigation system.According to the authoritative auditing company Deloitte Touche, Iclebo was recognized as the most dynamically developing company and was awarded the prestigious TOP 50 award. To this day, the brand actively participates in international exhibitions of consumer robotics.

The company's headquarters is located in Seoul. At each stage of the assembly of robotic vacuum cleaners, strict quality control is carried out. The company's goal is continuous search and development of innovative ideas, the use of advanced technologies and strict quality control. Now iClebo Arte and iClebo PoP are considered the most popular models all over the world, and in 2016 another hopeful vacuum cleaner was released - iClebo Omega.

Review of the best models of vacuum cleaners from Iclebo

iClebo Arte

Designed for dry and wet cleaning of hard surfaces and carpets. The cleaning is carried out in five basic modes: automatic, spot, cleaning according to a given schedule, zigzag and chaotic movement. The model is equipped with three computational units: the Control MCU (Micro Controller Unit) is responsible for managing the case, the Vision MCU controls the functionality of the built-in camera, and the Power MCU controls the rational power consumption and saves battery consumption.

There is built-in cartographeranalyzing room data and memory location. After cleaning the vacuum cleaner returns to the station for recharging. The battery lasts about 150 sq.m.

The design is equipped with 25 sensors, including, for the detection of obstacles, thresholds, breaks, wires encountered on the way.

In addition, sensors detect height differences. The control of the robot is touch-sensitive;

Technical characteristics of the robot vacuum cleaner iClebo Arte: maximum power consumption - 25 W, battery capacity - 2200 mAh, noise level - 55 dB. There is an antibacterial fine filter HEPA10. The model comes in two colors: Carbon (dark) and Silver (silver).

iClebo Pop

Another model of vacuum cleaner with touch controls and the presence of the display. The kit also has a remote control. Designed for both dry and wet cleaning. The vacuum cleaner can run an automatic timer time from 15 to 120 minutes. In addition, there is quick cleaning function (for example, for small rooms).When choosing the maximum cleaning mode, the vacuum cleaner travels around all the rooms in 120 minutes, then returns to the base on its own. The charging base is compact, equipped with rubberized feet to protect the flooring from scratches.

For orientation in space are responsible IR sensors and CEnsory (in this model there are 20 of them). Infrared sensors on the bumper fix the approximate distance to the nearest objects (furniture, walls). If an obstacle arises on the robot's movement path, the speed automatically decreases, the vacuum cleaner stops, changes its trajectory and continues its work.

Specifications: power consumption - 41 W, dust collector volume - 0.6 l, there is a cyclone filter. The noise level is 55 dB. Multistage cleaning system, including HEPA-filter with antibacterial effect. A special microfiber cloth is used for wet cleaning of floors, which is also included in the package. Charging time - 2 hours, battery type - lithium-ion. The height of the case is 8.9 cm. The iClebo PoP Robot Vacuum Cleaner is available in two color combinations: Magic and Lemon.

Pros:

1. Simple control.
2. High-quality assembly.
3. Bright colorful design.
4. Capacious battery.
5. No noise in the process.

Disadvantages of a vacuum cleaner:

1. There is no possibility of programming cleaning.
2. Not suitable for large rooms.

iClebo Omega

This model of vacuum cleaner, which recently appeared on the robotics market, is equipped with an even more advanced navigation system. It combines the patented manufacturer of SLAM systems - simultaneous localization and mapping, and the NST - the system for accurately reconstructing the trajectory of a route from visual orientation plans. This allows the vacuum cleaner to memorize the location of all objects in the interior and, if necessary, to return to a given route.

The design has a turbo engine, with the result that the vacuum cleaner is able to absorb any type of garbage.

Multistage cleaning system consists from 5 stages, including wet rubbing coatings. For the antibacterial effect is the HEPA filter, which also eliminates unpleasant odors in the room. The robot is also equipped with a sensor for determining the type of flooring. For example, if the vacuum cleaner is on the carpet, then the mode of maximum dust absorption is automatically started.For the recognition of obstacles and breaks on the way there are specialized infrared and touch sensors (Smart Sensing system)

The technical parameters of the robot vacuum cleaner iClebo Omega: the capacity of the lithium-ion battery here is 4400 mAh, which provides up to 80 minutes of battery life. The noise level is 68 dB. The body is made in color combinations Gold or White.

Conclusion

It follows from the above that each model has its advantages and disadvantages, but all, without exception, are characterized by high quality and unusual design. Both companies have been working in the field of robotics for more than a dozen years and have established themselves as reliable manufacturers, therefore it is impossible to name any model as the best robot vacuum cleaner. It all depends on the preferences of the buyer and on what functionality the device needs.