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Seen from above, they are all the same. We need to overthrow them to really understand who they are and what they can do. We are talking about cleaning robots, the round ones that for a few years have added the floor cleaning function to the classic vacuuming one. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is a top of the range, a robot that washes and dries with an extra idea. Actually, two. The Chinese brand has equipped its robot with an extendable side brush that allows it to vacuum and wash even along walls and in corners. The system is managed automatically, that is, it activates itself and works really well. Then, unlike other robot vacuum cleaners with charging stations, the cleaning approach is to use a lateral cloth disc. It is a small rotating mop that guarantees precise cleaning of floors, mopping closer to the edges with margins of less than 1.68 mm. Proceeding, we then have two modules that vibrate and move a cloth, performing a high-speed wash of 4000 times/min. Finally, it raises up to 20 millimeters above the ground to vacuum and clean at the same time.
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We tried it for a few weeks and the result obtained is superior to the competition average, even in a house that is not always tidy with cats, dog and child. Speaking of pets, the work done on the artificial intelligence front is interesting. The PreciSense lidar navigation system is among the most advanced. The computer vision of this device relies on a large number of sensors, lights and 3D cameras. It maps your home, performs well even in the dark and allows you to monitor your home remotely thanks to a truly efficient and complete application. He dodged wires, toys and animal figurines scattered around the house. A front camera not only allows you to see your dog and cat on your smartphone – a fun operation especially when there are two felines constantly monitoring the machine – but it blocks the main brushes when it is near furry animals so as not to generate panic. Indeed, let’s say that he is very careful because he decreases his power when he has them nearby and as soon as he passes them he accelerates his pace. There is also the possibility of unleashing the robot when the cats hide. The device searches for them and then sends you a photo of them.
In conclusion, after a week-long test we are convinced that we are dealing with a robot out of the ordinary. With innovation and applications that will sooner or later land on other competitive devices. The main flaw is suggested by the name: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, with the words Max and Ultra which reveal the price which is listed at 1499 euros. There are cheaper devices on the market, you can even spend a third of that amount. The impression is that in the coming years the market will reserve many surprises for us, pushing the price of these devices downwards.