iRobot Robots for Cleaning Your Home

Robots are used every day to complete tasks that are dangerous, dirty, expensive, and dull (or in some cases, demeaning). These physical robots complement human workers or can replace them entirely.

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

Roomba I3

The i3+ (my daughter dubbed it Rainbow Kitty) is a robust disc that feels solidly built. It comes with a 19-inch-tall Clean Base to empty its large dirt bag. iRobot recommends you wipe its brushes and sensors down weekly -- twice in the case of pets.

The i3 robot is based on sensors and a traditional gyroscope to navigate, which is different from the 900-series and i7 robots. It stumbled over some spots when testing on the floor but its navigation was swift and simple.

Following a firmware update, the i3 and i3+ EVO now support Imprint Smart Mapping. This feature lets them keep maps of your home and choose specific rooms to clean. However, it doesn't include obstacle avoidance like the i8+ and J7+ robots do, and they could hit furniture legs.

Roomba i7

It's essential to keep your Clean Base and i7 tidy just like the older Roomba models. This is a significant aspect of what makes the robot so amazing. The dock automatically empties (a feat that's impressive) it's necessary to flip it every now and then to clear pet fur and other gunk.

Roomba's Imprint Smart Map is an amazing feature that allows the i7 to discover the layout of your home and can save up to 10 floor plans. You can instruct the i7 on which rooms to clean and how often.

It also helps that the i7 can generate "persistent maps" that remain between cleaning sessions, meaning you can program it to clean around your cat's litter box every morning, for instance. This is a very useful tool for those who require it.

Roomba e2

Contrary to other Roomba robots, the e2 utilizes an algorithm based on cameras that is less precise than a LIDAR sensor. It's great in mapping rooms and plotting efficient cleaning routes but may struggle with low light. It also has trouble with pet hair on unfinished floors, and it can get clogged when the dirt compartment fills up.

It can help avoid hazards in the floor like shoes, furniture and backpacks. When paired with voice assistant devices it can carry out tasks using one command.

The RoboVac 11S from eufy is superior than the Effortless Cleaning: iRobot Roomba i5+ Robot Vacuum And Mop Roomba e2. It is more durable, has lower recurring costs, a larger dust bin, is able to move better, and performs better on low-pile and floor surfaces that are bare. It also charges quicker.

Roomba e4

Roomba e4 works with Wi-Fi at home to allow you to navigate and clean your home as you want. The iRobot app lets you plan cleaning times, see the status of your battery and more. You can also start or stop cleaning and set a specific path.

It is capable of removing large pieces of debris like sand from high-pile carpet and sweeping up pet hair from floors that are bare. Its dirt sensor will tell you when the dustbin needs to be emptied.

However, it does come with certain regular costs. The manufacturer suggests replacing side brushes and rubber brushrolls every 12 months. In addition, you must purchase a separate mopping tank and microfiber pads. You can save time and money by purchasing a replenishment kit from Irobot for pet hair.

Roomba e6

The Roomba e6 is iRobot's budget-friendly model that offers strong cleaning performance and a variety of innovative features. It comes with a bagless dust bin that can be controlled remotely via the smartphone. It also has a new washable filter system and Cliff Detect sensors.

It has a premium 3-Stage Cleaning System, with Dual Multi-Surface rubber brushes and Power-Lifting suction. It also comes with an Edge-Sweeping Brush that concentrates on the edges and corners. The e6 is equipped with intelligent navigation and Dirt technologies to help you keep your home clean regularly throughout the day. The iRobot Home app and voice commands let it be controlled anywhere. It can also be used to detect and clean areas that are less clean like areas with high traffic or during the pet shed season. It can be scheduled to clean on a regular basis using the iRobot HOME app. It is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and other smart assistants.

Roomba 980

The 980 is a great robot that has a variety of amazing features. It makes use of sensors to create and update maps as it cleans. This is similar to systematic cleaning system pioneered by Neato vacuums.

It is ideal for floors with carpets and bare flooring. It even recognizes different flooring surfaces to maximize suction power. Its low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture legs or kickboards. Its Dirt Detect sensors will increase the AeroForce cleaning system to double the suction power if it detects heavy concentrations of dirt.

It comes with a smartphone app that allows you to schedule and start cleaning remotely. The app allows you to create virtual walls to prevent the robot from entering certain rooms.

Roomba 960

The robot is more expensive than the other models on this list, but it does an excellent job of navigation and has an impressive set of smart features. It was a close second to the Neato Botvac D80 and ahead of the Samsung POWERbot R7070.

It's a great performer on carpets with a low pile and is able to remove pet hair easily but it is not able to handle small particles like baking soda. It comes with a virtual barrier that lets you project an area of no-entry in certain areas.

With the app, you can plan cleaning sessions for up to 7 days in advance. This Roomba will notify you if it is stuck or when it is ready to return. It can be used with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and you can also control it using your voice.

Roomba 970

The Roomba is the iRobot's most popular robot. It is an ultra-performance vacuum that can clean low and high pile carpets, as well as bare floors. It can also maneuver around obstacles and resume cleaning once it's recharged. It also supports remote control and scheduling. The mapping capabilities are a bit restricted, however. It isn't possible to create virtual no-go zones or modify its map and it doesn't allow cleaning rooms that are specific to the room.

It's a better vacuum cleaner than the RoboVac 11S. It has a bigger dirt container and is more effective on all surfaces. It also comes with a longer minimum battery life and is charged faster. It is a little bit more expensive, however it has a better build quality. It also features a more intelligent navigation system using iAdapt 3.0. This means it can build a logical route for its cleaning tasks, as opposed to Roombas using iAdapt 1.0 or 2.0 which are usually illogical.

Roomba 890

This model is ideal for floors with carpet. It has a larger dust bin that needs less emptying and is more equipped to handle pet fur and lint, than previous models. It makes use of Dirt Detect Technology to clean more concentrated areas.

It comes with an effective cleaning system that loosens, lifts and suctions dirt using up to 5 times more air power than earlier Roombas. It also features tangle-free AeroForce Extractors and an efficient filter. The model is connected to Wi-Fi and is controlled via the iRobot Robot Vacuums: Effortless Cleaning for Any Home Home app, which means you can schedule and supervise cleaning sessions from anywhere.

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

Roomba 900

In addition to its advanced navigation system, this robot vacuum also comes with an automatic emptying dust bin. It has a stronger battery and cleans carpets and bare floors more efficiently than its predecessors. It also features a new upward-facing camera that can identify and recognize things like power cords.

It is more expensive than eufy RoboVac 11S, however it is more efficient and is easier to maintain. It has a larger dirt compartment and lasts longer on a single charge.

This model has WiFi connectivity and is controlled via the iRobot HOME App. The app lets users create no-go zones and set cleaning preferences. It also offers a record of the cleaning history. You can also choose the type and timing of cleaning for the Roomba.