12 Facts About Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums To Make You Think Smarter About Other People

Self-Empting Robot Vacuums

The need to empty your robot vacuum after each cleaning session can be a hassle especially for those suffering from allergies. And, of course, dirt and debris are thrown back into air every time you empty the robot.

Self-emptying bases reduce your exposure to dust. They do this by having the robot transfer debris from its bin into a larger trash bin when it's full.

The Samsung Jet Bot+

Samsung's robot is one of the most advanced that we've examined and has excellent filtering, superb navigation and hands-free dustbin emptying. It comes with HEPA filtering and can trap in airborne dust particles to reduce allergies. The top of the device has an adjustable brush bar that rotates with soft bristles that can be able to reach into the tight corners. It also comes with self cleaning extractors which grind up hairs to avoid tangles.

When I tried the Jet Bot, it picked up a lot of dust from my hardwood floors and carpets. It missed a few minor items in my dining room corner and required me to go over them once more however it did an excellent job overall. Comparatively to the Roomba it took the win on my tests since its side brush reached better along edges and was more efficient in terms of picking up smaller particles.

Samsung Jet Bot can be controlled through the SmartThings App and set to clean itself automatically at times that you prefer. It can also be scheduled to clean specific areas or rooms as well as establishing virtual no-go zones (and physical ones if you want).

It utilizes LiDAR sensors akin to those used by self-driving cars for navigation and mapping, plus a camera at the front to enable smart object recognition. This feature helps it avoid collisions with furniture and other objects and determine the most efficient way to move between rooms. It also flags objects that it considers to be "poop" and offers up an educated guess (it can choose between three recurring options of sock, towel or cup/plate).

The SmartThings app lets you easily schedule cleaning times, monitor the status of the robot and keep track of what's happening on a map. The app can be set to notify you when the bin is full. It will return to its dock to empty itself, prior to continuing its cleaning. The 0.3L dustbin is easy to empty and cleaned since it's enclosed to keep it clean.

The Roomba iRobot 960 from iRobot

The Roomba 980 is iRobot's top-of the top of the line robot, and it's also the most expensive. It's also a great performer that easily puts itself in the same category as the top self-emptying robot vacuums in terms of cleaning power, thanks to its HEPA filter and powerful battery. It also has a cool little feature called CarpetBoost which automatically boosts power when the vacuum senses that it is on carpet.

This model is like previous models in that it has an elongated frame and an open window on top with cameras. This model is clever due to its camera. It uses the camera to perform VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) by analyzing distinct features in a space and then remembering them. It compares the data with data from the relative position gyro and IMU, as well as wheel odometry to produce an image of where it is.

It's a smart system that performs well, even on carpets where the Roomba isn't able to cope. There are other clever features on the 980 as well, such as the ability to create the weekly schedule for cleaning and play a tune that will help you locate your robot. The front of the unit has a big "Clean" which will get your robot started. There are also indicators that show when it's charging, connected to Wi-Fi and when the bin is empty.

If you're looking to clean up a little mess, the 980 also has an option for spot cleaning that's quite basic, but it's not as thorough in covering ground as the most sophisticated alternatives available. If you have some wires that are a hazard to your robot, there's a virtual wall feature that lets you place a barrier that warns it not to approach it.

The software that comes with the 980 is user-friendly and gives you a visual overview of the tasks your robot is performing. You can also create a schedule and play around with other settings, such as bin capacity and reduced power mode.

The iRobot Roomba 960

IRobot's name is virtually synonymous with robot vacuums, and the $700 Roomba 960 is somewhere in the middle of the brand's large range. It's a little less expensive than the 980's top model, but packs in many of the same features, like a camera for navigation and a smartphone application with detailed cleaning maps and reports. It also has a Virtual Wall, which creates an invisible barrier that the Roomba will avoid crossing.


The 960 performed well during our tests, particularly on floors with no floor. It picked up a lot of cat litter, foodcrumbs and tracked dirt. It's also adept in climbing over obstacles like stair runners, and the legs of chairs and tables. It also sucked up pet hair and it also did struggle with some finer debris like baking soda.

One thing that sets the 960 apart from other Roomba models is that it uses a separate dustbin for large debris that reduces maintenance needs. You can empty it at the press of a button, using the iRobot HOME app, or using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.

The iRobot HOME App allows you to customize every cleaning cycle. You can set the number passes, and choose from different options like edge clean, or a full room sweep. It can also send an alert when it's time to clean the dirt compartment.

The 960 is simple to operate, using buttons on the top and controls in the iRobot HOME app or through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is also easy to maintain, with an indicator of battery life on the top, and an automatic docking system that moves debris out of the dirt compartment into the bin when it's time to empty the. The iRobot HOME app also shows you the location of each object it has gathered and also provides videos on how to do different maintenance tasks. The 960's battery life isn't stellar however it's good enough to allow the majority of people to use it during the day without worrying about recharging it before bedtime. The iRobot HOME app is available for both iOS and Android devices.

The iRobot Roomba 960

The Roomba 970 is a robot vacuum cleaner that works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. It utilizes the same advanced navigation technology as other recent iRobot vacuums and can recognize stairs. It also uses a central camera to scan the floor while it moves and can detect walls, furniture and other obstacles so that it doesn't randomly hit objects. It also has the virtual wall tool to define boundaries that the robot can't cross.

This model differs from older models as it utilizes lithium-ion batteries instead of nickel metal hydroide. This means it can last longer between charges, and has more stamina when cleaning. It's not as fast as the Shark AI Robot but it can still navigate around the space effortlessly.

As with the other models in the 960 series the 970 is controlled using the iRobot app and connects to your Wi-Fi connection with no setup required. The robot comes with a small handle that you can utilize to return it manually to its charger. Spot-cleaning allows you to concentrate on a particular area of your house. The 960 robots utilize the same three-stage procedure as the other current iRobot models, which combine the power-lifting and agitation to clean the floor thoroughly and get rid of dirt.

The 960 is a great choice for bare floors and can pick up a great deal of dust, hair and other debris with its brushrolls and powerful suction. It struggles with high pile carpets and tends to leave some sand inside its tunnel. self emptying robot vacuum cleaner has a decent-sized dirt compartment and will notify you when it's filled, either via the app or a light on the top of the robot. It is also programmed to clean at a scheduled time and we had no difficulty setting this up during our tests.

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Pub: 08 Mar 2024 15:56 UTC

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