Dyson Patents Robot Vacuum That Can Climb Stairs

At least until they sprout legs and can deal with awkward cables, rugs and the like, but – when that comes – we’re likely all doomed anyway. While stairs remain their nemesis, most robot vacuums do use their camera smarts to detect a ton of hazards so you’ll likely be surprised by how much they don’t crash into things, come your first use. Robot vacuum cleaners have joined dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers, i.e. the veterans of the cleaning world, in automating pesky chores and minimising hassle.

Google Assistant is also supported, if that’s your smart helper of choice. So, if Dyson’s next robot vacuum is indeed shorter than the 360 Heurist, we think it’ll be more useful to owners – even potential American buyers. Press the circle on the home screen to start, pause, and stop a cycle. Dyson will send you an alert when a cycle ends and make a map of your route. The 360 Eye relies on infrared sensors and a 360-degree standard-definition camera that sits on the top of the vacuum to interpret its surroundings. Yes, the 4.72-inch-high 360 Eye is 1.12 inches taller than the Roomba 980 and 0.82 inches taller than the Neato Botvac Connected — its two main competitors in the Wi-Fi-enabled robo-vac market.

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All in all, the new Dyson robot looks like it could be a significant upgrade over the 360 Heurist. Still, it appears the new robot won’t be able to self-empty like several of iRobot’s Roomba robot vacuums. That’s unfortunate, since not having to empty the robot every few runs is a welcome benefit, in my opinion. Its metallic blue casing looks dyson robot vacuum slick, while ensuring that the vacuum is easy to spot. We loved the headlights on this robot’s 360° camera – these were effective at lighting the way when the robot went into the dark corners and under furniture. The “360” part suggests that the robot will follow in the 360 Eye’s rolling brush-steps by carrying a 360-degree vision system.

As with any FCC filing, there’s no guarantee we’ll ever see this product in the US—or at all. A pop-off panel on the back reveals the post-motor filter, while the pre-motor filter sits behind the bin. It cleans until it is obstructed and then proceeds to fill in the square before moving onto the next square. If the space doesn’t allow, such as the length of galley kitchen for instance, it will switch to what looks like a more logical zig-zag pattern.

Software engineers tied control of the device to a smart-phone app that allows for programmed cleaning, remote control — even offsite — which will provide Dyson with analytics on the robot and how customers use it. Besides the colour and camera, the new Dyson robot is a significant departure from the 360 Heurist. For one, it’s not a circle like before and now features a squared-off edge with a larger cylindrical brush. After about 45 minutes of cleaning the robot returns to its base station to charge, which takes just under 2 and a half hours. It will then go out and finish the bits that it didn’t reach once it’s charged.

It cleaned my whole house, including medium pile carpet, area rugs, hardwood floors and hard tile , and it handled oodles of dog hair with relative ease. While smarter than their upright counterparts, robot vacuums can’t immediately detect where a mess has been made. But unlike some robots that randomly ping-pong across a room, the 360 Eye has a more methodical approach to cleaning. According to Dyson, irobot vacuum cleaner the robot maps each room using its camera and divides it into quadrants. It then goes back and forth in a grid pattern until that entire portion of the room is clean before moving to the next. I tried picking up the robot and placing it in a different room and was impressed to find it not only recognized what had happened, but returned to its original spot to finish what had already been started.

But at the same time, I want a vacuum that can climb the stairs. My biggest annoyance with the current robot vacuums is that you still have to watch them to ensure they don’t get stuck under furniture or on the yarn hair of a beloved doll left behind on the floor. Control of the 360 Heurist vacuum cleaner is through the Dyson Link app, which is true of all Dyson’s smart products, from its air purifiers to its Lightcycle task lamps.

Dyson will not be held liable for shipping delays caused by severe weather or unforeseen events. To ensure the security of purchases, Dyson may need to contact customers to validate orders, which may cause delays. Transit time may vary depending on proximity to distribution center and inventory availability. Dyson only ships to US delivery addresses in the 50 states, cannot deliver to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses, and cannot guarantee scheduled delivery to Hawaii and Alaska.

Its dust container will be full of grey filth by the time its 45 minute cycle is done. However, I use our Dyson in our open plan living room / dining room / kitchen setup, and 45 minutes is shark cordless just about enough. (Pocket-lint) – Dyson appears to be readying a new robot vacuum, possibly for US release, as evident by Federal Communications Commission filings of an announced robovac.