Robot vacuums save time, which is something we could all use. In the world of robot vacuums, innovations have continually tacked on more conveniences, including bots that empty their dustbins on their own and two-in-one models that mop. Despite all these advancements, some lack the smarts to intelligently avoid clutter around the home. The Roborock S6 MaxV is hoping to change that, thanks to a pair of cameras that are powered by Reactive AI obstacle recognition and a Qualcomm chip. Can it actually dodge and weave? Or does it still run headfirst into trouble? Giving the Roborock S6 MaxV a whirl for the first time, I was anxious to see if it could intelligently avoid or clean around obstacles. It certainly looks the part. First, there’s an elevated disc on top that tucks away the bot’s lidar navigation system, which is used to map rooms. From there, it proceeds to vacuum floors, while two cameras in front capture images at 30 frames per second (FPS) for obstacle avoidance. Typically befo...
Efficient cleaning; Strong suction power; Long battery life; Accurate map layouts;
Has trouble recognizing some obstacles; It's pricey;