The first robot vacuum cleaner was introduced in the market in 1996, and since then, people have loved the idea that with this right technology, they may never have to do some vacuuming themselves anymore. This technology was not as efficient in their navigation at first, but to improve this technology, vacuum manufacturers have been working on these robots to work better.
Among the first questions related to the effectiveness and efficiency of these robot vacuum cleaners is how they navigate. The first robot vacuum cleaners would work in such a way that they just ran around the areas of your house randomly, working their ways in a spiral pattern outwards until they hit a corner or wall, and spin off in another direction again.
But lately, with the aid of lasers, sensors and cameras, these robot vacuum cleaners are a little more savvy. First, they spend its first initial cycles by mapping your house, notes the location of your furniture and avoid it to make sure it can make its way around and under. And then on, the best way to navigate your place has been figured out by the robot vacuum cleaner that will ensure cleaning of every area.
The whole thing about vacuum cleaners is that they suck the dirt on your areas. But this depends on what surface your robot is cleaning, and some will vary depending on the floor material, which means its effectiveness depends on your flooring.
Generally, robot vacuums would work well on tiles or hardwood floors. This is because in materials loose on the floor like carpets, these cleaners will have the tendency to get caught up.
A normal vacuum cleaner will not be difficult to clean or replace since you can replace or clean the bag after a few good cycles of use. Generally, vacuum bags will last for at least a month, depending on how much dirt or pet hair is around your house.
In the case however of most robot vacuums, their carrying capacity is small because these things are also small. Thus, you will in most cases would need to clean these guys out every other use, and also depending on how much dirt they have picked up. There are more expensive higher end models though that can clean themselves out.
Overall, having a robot vacuum have some great advantages in having them around the house. If you have spaces with hard floors and not a lot of furniture to be moved around, these robot vacuum cleaners will be at their best. These guys can also be a lifesaver when kids or pets would leave many debris anywhere.