Cleaning robot "Rumba S9 +" The near future is visible-not just changing from a circular to D type

"The new product is a gorgeous robot. Instead of simply assembling the latest devices, it recognizes space with AI and sensor technology, and continues to evolve with cloud architecture. It is an I robot's long -term goal.One of the big steps to help people's life better, "said Irobot Colin Angle CEO proudly.This is an act of the recital of the robot vacuum cleaner "Rumba S9 +" released on February 28.

The model has a gorgeous price of 169,800 yen (excluding tax, an eyelobot store price), but behind the visible changes, the evolution that can be called a step in the future is hidden.Where has evolved from the conventional model?I asked Irene Lee Lee, an Irobot Associate Product Manager who was involved in the development of S9 +.

Changes from the circular type-It became a D type because it became smarter

First of all, the change in S9 + is obvious at a glance when you look at the appearance.I robots have been particular about the circle.When cleaning under the table, if it is a circular type, you can escape without getting caught on the chair's feet.However, S9 + adopted the D -type design for the first time."The concept of developing the next -generation model was that we wanted to raise the act of cleaning to a higher level.

First of all, what should I do to thoroughly take the garbage at the wall, which was an issue?The solution was D type, "Lee explains."By making the D -type, the cleaning head can be put out in front of the wheels, the body width has been expanded, and the level of cleaning is further improved."In the past, a cleaning head was placed between the left and right wheels, but by moving to the front, the head width is 30 % expanded, and the area that can be cleaned at one time has expanded.

"The power of the motor has been enhanced to take advantage of the ability of the larger suction port, and the suction power has increased by 40 times compared to the 600 series (entry model)."Compared to the Rumba i7 series released in 2019, it is four times the suction power."In addition, the battery has been reviewed to support the motor.Suppose not only the appearance but also the essential cleaning performance has changed dramatically.

The silence clean is a newly added cleaning mode from S9 +."While Japanese users emphasize suction power, they want to control noise. We do not always want to clean with the largest suction power, but want to use them properly."In S9 +, there are three modes: thoroughly cleaning, silent clean, and custom, and can be easily switched using a smartphone app.

The cleaning mode is thoroughly auto mode, which detects the material and dirt on the floor to control the suction power.In places with a lot of carpets and garbage, it becomes Max Power (this is 40 times compared to the 600 series), and the flooring is powered down.Custom allows you to set the suction power to any level, and you can also set the Rumba movement, such as cleaning the room at one time and cleaning twice.In the thorough cleaning mode, the battery is cut off in less than 60 minutes.

The 3D sensor is also a newly installed system from S9 +.A three -dimensional measurement of the room by infrared light from two places in front."This makes it possible to detect only 1cm tall objects. Recognize furniture, obstacles, walls, and room corners, and will drop a gently when approaching."

The installation of this 3D sensor is actually the key to changing to the D -type design, and is the key to expanding future potential.Until now, I have been particular about the circle type because it was to prevent it from being caught on my legs when I entered the furniture and could not escape, but the 3D sensor can detect the position and size of the obstacle.It is said that even the D -type can escape without difficulty not getting caught on the legs.

By the way, there are other companies' models that are characterized by the fact that they do not hit the furniture, but Rumba is designed to hit it."If it is a specification that does not hit, the curtain will be recognized as an obstacle and will stop in the foreground, and it will not be cleaned under the curtain or the swash in the sweep window. In the United States, a large cover that hangs down near the floor.Because it is often hanging, it does not dive under the bed unless it is a specification that collides. "