Roomba vs Dyson: A Comparison of Navigation Capabilities
Question: What navigation system does Roomba use?
Answer: How they clean. Robots that use iAdapt® 2.0 Navigation Technology with Visual Localization can systematically navigate your cleaning area, utilizing the camera to identify landmarks to help Roomba® understand its location.
Question: Which is better iRobot or Dyson?
Answer: While iRobot's main focus is on building wireless automated vacuums, Dyson has multiple vacuum categories. They sell upright vacuums, handheld vacuums, stick vacuums, and even wall-mounted garage vacuums. Stating the obvious, Dyson is a better brand for multiple types of vacuum cleaners.
Question: How do robot vacuum cleaners navigate?
Answer: All vacuum robots have cliff sensors as a safety requirement. Cliff sensors use infrared light, which is reflected from objects. The objects then send a signal back to the receiver in the vac. If the vac does not receive any signal, the receiver detects no object and changes the path.
Question: How does Roomba mapping work?
Answer: iRobot® products use vSLAM technology to create a map of the house, identifying unique 'landmarks' such as picture frames, windows, ceiling fans, and lights. Lighting is necessary for the robot to identify and locate these landmarks.