ICLEBO robot vacuum cleaners: features, types and tips for choosing

ICLEBO robot vacuum cleaners are a product of the South Korean company Yujin Robot. This firm, specializing in the development of robotics and navigation systems, was formed in 1988. In addition to robotic vacuum cleaners, the company also produces some other robotic specialists: waiters, sappers. It also produces educational automated platforms.

Korea introduced robotic home appliances to buyers back in 2005. The iCLEBO Robot Vacuum Cleaner is an intelligent home cleaning system. Omega, Arte and Pop are the current models of devices that the company produces today. The main features of the South Korean robot are respectable design and high-quality electronic filling. Parameters and modes of operation define many possibilities for ordinary users.

Thanks to the variety of possibilities, the South Korean brand has become the main competitor for the popular iRobot technology from the United States. Technological features of the models are practically the same. The devices show the same cleaning quality. However, the cost of Korean-made home cleaning robots is much lower than the price of American-made devices. IClebo robots are equipped with side rotating brushes. They effectively remove dirt in hard-to-reach places. The debris is drawn in by the main large nozzle with a spinning bristle.

The design of South Korean devices is also attractive in appearance. They have a shape, the corners of which are beveled around the entire perimeter. Thanks to this solution, the corners of the room and the space near the baseboards will be perfectly clean. The height of the devices is only 9 cm, so robotic vacuum cleaners will penetrate even under many models of sofas and wardrobes. IClebo robots are able to overcome obstacles up to 1.5 cm high.

Robot vacuum cleaners have long been appreciated by housewives as they eliminate the daily task of cleaning a home. The hardware and software of the device is its main plus. The robot copes with dust due to its own logic of movements around the apartment. Such assistants were especially appreciated by elderly citizens who find it difficult to do house cleaning on their own. In addition, there are other advantages to having this technique.

• The “smart” assistant will keep the house clean during your absence, for example, due to a business trip, vacation or summer cottage. If you program the device correctly, it will put the apartment or house in order for several days.
• The robot vacuum cleaner will collect not only fine dust, but also the hair of pets (cats, dogs). This plus is especially obvious if households have allergies, so you need to clean up every day, or even several times a day.
• The noiselessness of the devices is also a plus, especially when compared with conventional wired vacuum cleaners.

In addition to the positive aspects, the products, of course, also have disadvantages. For example, they often become an unpleasant surprise for those buyers who did not carefully read the models before buying.

• Appliances get dirty quickly and the brushes get clogged. Water and dust in combination are especially harmful to these devices.
• It is not recommended to use a robot vacuum cleaner for a pet that is not accustomed to a latrine. The pet's excrement will simply be smeared over the surface.
• Devices of an ideal round shape are not in vain modified into other options. Round specimens cannot clean up dirt well in the corners of rooms. If the upholstered furniture is closed, and there is no access for it from below, then the “smart” assistant will bypass it like a usual obstacle. Dust and dirt from the surface will still need to be removed manually.
• The robot is unable to remove traces of sticky drinks from the surface of the table or other furniture.
• Robot prices are still very high.

The Arte robotic vacuum cleaner is a popular model in the domestic market. The device even has a 2015 Product of the Year award. The instance builds navigation thanks to the ability to build a map, the battery in the device is lithium-ion. The product has low noise and good reliability. -

modified washing device capable of analyzing space. Available cleaning modes:

• maximum (the device will work until the battery is completely discharged);
• chaos (chaotic movement around the house);
• automatic machine (map navigation);
• spot (the ability to select a trajectory).

This model has an improved battery, so the device can work continuously for several hours. The charging base is equipped with improved sensors to find the device. You can plan the work of the vacuum cleaner seven days in advance.

Vacuum cleaner iClebo Arte Pop will work on both hard and carpet surfaces. In this case, the movement of the robot is set by a special program, which reduces the time spent on cleaning.

The model is characterized by a variety of cleaning modes. According to user estimates, the following modes are in demand:

• auto;
• arbitrary cleaning;
• movement throughout the room;
• point movement.

This device features improved filtration system... In a space completely protected from dust, it will be comfortable for people with dust allergies.

The functionality of the device allows you to work on parquet, laminate, tiles, carpets. The autonomy of the robot is designed for a large room. The cleaning system includes five stages:

• cleaning with side nozzles;
• cleaning with the main turbo brush;
• trash absorption;
• air purification.

This device cleans the room absolutely independently. The instance is equipped with a microfiber cloth, so it can work as an electronic mop. Modes of dry and wet cleaning can be used simultaneously. The battery capacity of this model is enough for cleaning an area of ​​up to 200 square meters. meters. The dimensions of the device are 8.9 cm in height, 34 cm in diameter. This is a very compact model that will penetrate the most difficult to reach places.

The cleaning time of the device can be programmed for up to seven days. The device copes with obstacles up to 2 cm high. The drive wheels move independently on the suspension. Omega is a model that is characterized by improved suction power, good navigation, high-quality turbo brush. The device will successfully collect both hair and wool... The side nozzles will clean corners efficiently.

It will well clean carpets, fine dust and animal hair in rooms up to 80 sq. meters. If the container is free of dust, you can immediately start a second cleaning cycle. The rechargeable battery will last for 3 hours of continuous operation. With the end of the charge, the device will automatically return to the base for recharging. The vSLAM and NST technologies are used for the algorithms for building the map.A gyroscope, odometer, sensors are involved in the development of the route.

The filter type in the system is HEPA 11, which has antibacterial properties. The corrugated element provides good air purification. The noise of the product is 68 dB in normal mode, 72 dB in turbo mode.

The range of robotic models of vacuum cleaners on the technology market is quite large, so it is easy to overshoot in the right choice. The main mistake that leads to the wrong choice is that many buyers think that all robots are designed the same.

In addition to the iClebo models, which collect garbage in a plastic bowl, there are devices with a bag. These containers differ in volume, but generally their volume is slightly larger than containers - 0.6-0.7 liters. Navigation helps the robot to navigate indoors. Cheaper models do not have this functionality. Rational movement during cleaning saves battery power.

Robot vacuum cleaners differ in height. In the thinnest models, this parameter does not exceed 7 cm. The iClebo height is enough for cleaning under beds, cabinets and cabinets. If in doubt about the choice, it is better to measure the distance from the legs of the furniture to the floor. When choosing, you need to take into account a small margin - so the robot will get stuck less. Round robots are not always worse at cleaning corners of an apartment. The quality of dust removal in the corner is related to the length of the bristles of the "helicopter nozzles". The suction power of the vacuum cleaner should be sufficient for such cleaning.

Approximately 1.5-2 cm of the area of ​​the corners will still remain with dust. Therefore, for better cleanliness, you will have to wipe the corners with a rag.

Not all robotic vacuum cleaners are capable of wet cleaning. Those that know how to perform this function are often equipped with a microfiber cloth, less often with a water tank. The wipes remove adhering dirt, but it is recommended to additionally moisten it for better quality. According to user reviews, the effect of such a device is about the same as if you take a rag and a mop. Washing vacuum cleaners with a water tank are effective in wet cleaning.

Many expensive models are equipped with UV lamps. This device is listed as an advantage. To remove bacteria and pathogens, the lamp must be turned on for a long time. The robot moves all the time, so it cannot provide high quality UV treatment of the room. In addition, such an add-on is a big drain on the battery. We can say that such a function is an ordinary "phony", designed only in order to attract buyers and justify the high price of equipment.

Functions that more robotic vacuum cleaners have:

• height difference sensors (they allow the device to detect stairs);
• the ability to overcome obstacles (even inexpensive models have);
• the ability to return to base;
• local function (control of the robot with a laser pointer).

When choosing the right model, it is important to consider the type of battery in your device. Lithium-ion batteries last a long time and charge quickly. Nickel-metal hydride batteries, on the contrary, do not last long, they take a long time to charge. Cheap robotic vacuum cleaners are usually equipped with the latter type of batteries and have very limited functionality. Such models are completely useless on carpets, but they do an acceptable job of cleaning hard surfaces.

Cheap models do not have the "Virtual Wall" functionality either. It restricts entry to a specific area. The device is an ordinary magnetic tape or a block that is powered by additional batteries. Models without the ability to program cleaning are not very convenient in operation. Typically, the schedule is set up so that the car will do the cleaning when the owner is away.The robot vacuum cleaner makes a noise, which is not very pleasant when you are at home.

The iclebo Arte vacuum cleaner is most popular in the domestic market, therefore it collects a large number of reviews on different sites. The model is assessed as quite quiet, and according to the passport, it should emit only 55 dB of noise. Users also appreciate the rather large capacity of the device, which, according to the passport data, is 0.6 liters. The container is easy to clean. The rechargeable battery also received positive reviews: 120 minutes of continuous operation, and the charging time is 110 minutes. The height of 8 cm is enough for cleaning under almost any furniture.

Of the shortcomings, not very high-quality plastic wheels are noted. The gear on the motor shaft heats up under increased loads, can melt, so the robot turns on overload protection. The navigation system does not always work well. The robot is especially confused if it is scheduled to clean in the morning or evening in dim lighting. Users also complain that during cleaning it is impossible to change the program. Many customers do not like the fact that the devices are not equipped with carrying handles.

For information on how to properly use the ICLEBO robot vacuum cleaner, see the next video.