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]]>Newer models on the market now come with docking stations for automatic depositing of the collected debris. Navigation and mapping have also evolved over the last number of years, making the latest robot vacuums a lot smarter.
Today we review the Lydsto R1 which comes with a docking station and LIDAR smart navigation.
Lydsto, who are affiliated with Xiaomi, are bringing the high-end features of self-emptying and smart navigation to the market at a very competitive price point. Check out our video review below where we put this robot through its paces
Note: Lydsto provided me with a free sample of the product for the purposes of this review.
The R1 is a smart vacuum cleaner and mop in one. With impressive LIDAR laser radar navigation, the robot vacuum can map the rooms of your home and detect obstacles in the way to avoid them. With the app, you can create “walls” and “forbidden zones” to instruct the robot to avoid those areas.
Top Features
Laser radar navigation and intelligent cleaning patterns
Self-emptying dock for depositing of dust and debris
Robot vacuum and mop combo
What I liked
- Great price – Hundreds of dollars cheaper than competitors for similar features, without any noticeable drop in quality
- LIDAR navigation works great and means the robot rarely gets stuck
- Low profile means the robot can traverse through your home and under furniture
- Lydsto is affiliated with Xiaomi who have a track record of producing quality electronics
- Self Emptying is hassle-free and dramatically reduces the maintenance required
- Two-year warranty and 30 day return period
What I didn't like
- No voice control as of yet
- Documentation could be better – Some typos and instructions could be clearer
- Lydsto is a relatively new brand. Some customers may prefer the comfort of industry leaders iRobot or Samsung.
- Mopping container requires regular refilling
Lydsto R1 Review – Focus Areas
Self-Emptying
The robot vacuum cleaner comes with a self-emptying base. The vacuum returns to the base (which is also the charging station) after every cleaning and whenever it needs to recharge. It will then automatically dump the dust in the in-built dust bag. The dust bag has a capacity of 3 liters, which is enough for about a month of regular cleaning.
With the self-emptying base, you hardly ever need to take care of the cleaning yourself. Empty the dust bag once a month and you’re all set! Let the vacuum cleaner do its job while you relax.
Integrated Mop with Water Tank
This robot vacuum cleaner is not just a vacuum cleaner—it’s also a mop! The machine features an in-built water tank. The water tank will close automatically when it senses a carpet. You can also choose whether you want the robot to mop or vacuum the floors manually via the app.
When mopping, the machine provides a sufficient amount of water followed by high pressure and suction to get the floors perfectly clean.
Suction
The Lydsto R1 robot vacuum cleaner offers powerful suction of 2700Pa. The vacuum works through rotation of the bristles along with applied suction.
While it’s not the most powerful robot vacuum on the market, it is well above average. Less powerful devices usually leave dust and dirt on the floor. Especially big particles of dirt are always at risk, as you need more power to get rid of them.
Self-Charging
This vacuum cleaner is self-charging via the docking station! That’s right, you don’t need to worry about making sure it’s got enough charge for another round around the house. The vacuum cleaner makes its way to the charging station as soon as it needs a little juice. It also does so after it’s done cleaning, so it always stays charged for the next session.
If the vacuum starts running low on battery in the middle of cleaning, it will go to the station to charge and return to the cleaning place when it’s ready.
Different Floor Types
This vacuum cleaner by Lydsto is meant for hard floors and low pile carpets. Since it’s a vacuum cleaner and mop in one, it will both vacuum and mop the floors for you.
Any type of hard flooring will be just fine. If you have ceramic tiles, this is the perfect vacuum for you. The same goes for hardwood floors.
Remote Controls
The mobile app makes the robot vacuum cleaner even easier to set up and operate. First, it will walk you through the setup process. Then, you can map out your house to outline where you want the vacuum to clean. If there are any restricted areas, you can highlight them on the map and build virtual walls around them.
Using the app, you can always keep an eye on the vacuum and see where it is. The app will also notify you when the vacuum is just starting to clean when it’s charging when it’s emptying the bin, and so on.
Laser Navigation
The vacuum cleaner features the newest laser navigation technology. LDS laser navigation allows the vacuum to scan the surroundings and stay on top of everything in real-time. The device can position itself accurately in any surroundings, even if it’s dark inside.
In other words, laser navigation technology serves as the eyes of the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum can store several maps of the surroundings. All it needs to do is scan the environment once. The areas in your home can be divided and named. Each area can have its own cleaning settings, including the water volume, cleaning time, suction, and so on.
Smart Mapping & Virtual Walls
Smart mapping and virtual walls are features that allow you to build virtual walls in your house. The walls you build are not concrete, but they might as well be for your vacuum cleaner! If there is a wall in the way, the vacuum won’t cross it.
Similarly, you can program the vacuum to only take care of one room, one part of the room, or one part of the house. Do all of that using your mobile phone. The vacuum works according to your instructions, not the other way around!
Anti-Collision & Obstacle Avoidance
The vacuum cleaner features two mechanical collision-sensing optocouplers. Because of the anti-collision feature, the vacuum knows exactly if it can fit through any given passageway. The vacuum is perceptive and can feel obstacles in its way. It has a 20mm obstacle crossing ability. That means that if there is an obstacle in the way, the device will go around it or under it safely.
Low Noise Operation
The robot comes with 4 suction modes – from quiet to max. The max has a suction power of 2,700 Pa. The vacuum cleaner features sound-absorbing technology reaching 0.94 in the range of 125-4000Hz.
The docking station can be loud when sucking the duct from the robot however that typically only lasts about 10 seconds.
The Verdict
With the Lydsto R1, you get a lot of bang for your buck. There's a lot of tech packed into this robot vacuum and mop combo and at such an affordable price point, it’s a great entryway into smart cleaning!
The R1 is a smart vacuum cleaner and mop in one. With impressive LIDAR laser radar navigation, the robot vacuum can map the rooms of your home and detect obstacles in the way to avoid them. With the app, you can create “walls” and “forbidden zones” to instruct the robot to avoid those areas.
Top Features
Laser radar navigation and intelligent cleaning patterns
Self-emptying dock for depositing of dust and debris
Robot vacuum and mop combo
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]]>Their convenience lies in their discreteness, clever programming, and autonomy that makes them “robotic” and independent. To put it simply: you press a button and a robot vacuum does the work for you. And they get to places hard to reach. When you think this is as good as it gets, newer models are even more clever.
Let’s get to know them more and see if you should get one.
Types of Robot Vacuums
Dedicated Robot Vacuums
These are the standard well-loved robot vacuums. There are now “smarter” models than older ones that randomly go around the floor. Some have spot focus, quieter modes, and remote control functionality.
Intelligent navigation for these vacuums is helped by sensors (IR, camera mapping, etc.) to avoid problems like bumping or wet spots. Some are even capable of avoiding tangles with wires.
If you want more control, some models have scheduled programming capability. Some even have complementary apps that help maximize the benefits of these nifty devices.
Robot Vacuum & Mop Combos
These hybrid devices have a tank of water and a mop to scrub and wipe with. They segment their time between vacuuming for dust and scrubbing and removing dirt with water on hard surfaces.
Features of Robot Vacuums
Navigation Mapping & Sensors
The sophistication of the mapping technology of robot vacuums will depend on the price range. Manufacturer competition is tough so customers have many options.
At the higher end, these robot vacuums can get the job done faster with smarter components. You’ll find gyro, laser, or camera features. You’ll also find app-enabled models here, where you can configure it to prevent the vacuum from going to some areas.
While lacking mapping ability, even the lesser models can avoid falling and obstacles with infrared sensors.
Programming & Boundaries
Some robot vacuums have scheduling functionality built-in. You can have them activate the schedule and start working even while you’re away from home. These features can be easily configured for app-enabled vacuums. You can even receive alerts and reports.
As mentioned before, you can limit these robots vacuums to virtual boundaries of operation. Some can detect physical markers you can set as boundaries.
Smarter robot vacuums are being designed with AI technologies to be able to learn and recommend schedules. Some are smart enough to suggest cleaning areas as they familiarize the space more.
Suction / Cleaning Power & Different Modes
Some manufacturers have been ambitious in robot vacuum’s cleaning power. Still not up to the level of upright ones, some are designed to take on more challenging homes.
Like upright vacuums, robot vacuums have modes that can be switched depending on the surface, such as hard flooring or carpet.
There are also different modes for operation types. The usual auto mode makes operation quick and easy. You can also choose a turbo mode for extra power, or spot focus for concentrated cleaning. Others can be set to eco modes to go longer on a single charge or a quiet mode for a more peaceful time.
Pet Hairs
Pet hairs are a specific challenge for robotic vacuums. Even pet-friendliness is an added quality, to the delight of homeowners with furry friends.
For pet hairs, stronger suction is an advantage. But even weaker models nowadays can do a decent job. Longer battery life usually helps with this, given it’s smart enough not to get stuck.
The more expensive models have storage-emptying features that help with better cleanup.
Smartphone App & Remote Control
Many robots vacuums already come with an app companion to access more features. These features are too good to miss.
Features using the app include setting no-go zones and other mapping controls, alerts and reports, and programming and scheduling.
With some models, you’ll also get a standalone remote control. You’ll find this convenient when you just want to get your vacuum running wherever it is. It can be a physical reminder to set your robot cleaning.
Integration with Smart Home Systems
Some robot vacuums are already smart enough to come with smartphone integration. If you already have a working smart home system, you might wanna check its compatibility list. Odds are good you’ll find more than one featured robot vacuum model.
Integration with smart technologies means you have advanced capabilities like voice control with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. You can make commands such as cleaning a specific room or zone, locating your vacuum, or asking for status.
Charging Station & Battery Life
This is a good quality to consider when picking out a robotic vacuums. Battery life is more important, the larger your home is. You’ll find a lot of models have at least a 1-hour runtime. Some other features contribute to quicker battery drain, while eco modes on some models help out.
The best robot vacuums out there are self-charging and not necessarily expensive. You can find these features in bestsellers at the low-to-mid price range. These include charging stations so you don’t have to worry.
Robot Vacuum Articles
Conclusion
Robot vacuums are not quite ready to fully replace the good old fashioned vacuum cleaner just yet. However, they can perfectly complement your existing cleaning regime and help keep your home clean on a day to day basis.
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