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A vacuum's ability to generate a map of its cleaning space is one of the commonly asked-for features. This map allows the robot to "understand" the layout of the space. Mapping and navigation can be used for several purposes, e.g.
the Roomba 981 having the mapping feature can provide efficient cleaning in the mapped-out areas without accessing those that are not. Roomba 981 has an obstacle sensor, this serves the purpose of detecting and identifying obstacles in the robot's route, allowing it to navigate around them and avoid collisions. Many modern robot vacuum cleaners such as the Roomba 981 are built to work with Amazon Alexa, which means that they can be integrated with the Amazon Echo ecosystem and controlled using voice commands.
The Roomba 981 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to control it using voice commands through Google Home devices or the Google Assistant app installed on smartphones and tablets. The Roomba 981 has 4 cleaning modes, the number of cleaning modes offered by robot vacuum cleaners varies widely depending on the make and model of the robot vacuum. The Roomba 981 has a period of 1 year, this typically range from 1 year to 2 years, however some higher-end brands may give longer warranties.
The Roomba 981's dustbin capacity is at 0.5L, dustbin capacity determines how much dust, debris, and pet hair the robot vacuum holds before it requires to be emptied. Many robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with sensors and indicators to alert users when the dirt collection container is full and needs to be emptied. Roomba 981 supports this feature, which prevents the robot vacuum from getting clogged which means performance will be maintained as soon as the bin is emptied.
The Roomba 981 weighs 4kg, robot vacuums are generally designed to be lightweight and compact for easy maneuverability and portability. Roomba 981 has a width of 351mm, often referred to as its cleaning path width, refers to the width of the area that the robot vacuum can effectively clean in one go. The width of a robot vacuum is important as it can affect its efficiency and the duration it takes to clean a room Roomba 981's height measures 92mm, here you are looking at the measurement from the bottom of the robot vacuum to its highest point.
Height is an important consideration, especially if you have obstacles with low clearance in your home. The battery power of a robot vacuum cleaner is important as it determines how long the vacuum can run on a single charge. It is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), Roomba 981's battery power is 3000mAh The operating time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time the vacuum can clean continuously on a single charge before it needs to return to its charging dock for recharging.
Roomba 981's operating time is 2h Roomba 981 has a charge time of 3h, the charge time of a robot vacuum cleaner refers to the amount of time it takes for the vacuum's battery to recharge fully after it has been depleted during a cleaning cycle. This feature is designed to automatically turn off the vacuum after it has completed an operation or when certain conditions occur. Roomba 981 has an auto-off feature, which is useful for energy efficiency and battery preservation.
Roomba 981 supports a smartphone app, through which you can control and monitor the vacuum without getting to it physically but through your smartphone or tablet. This feature in robot vacuum cleaners is intended to eliminate the chance of the robot vacuum getting stuck while cleaning. Robot vacuums such as the Roomba 981 are equipped with various sensors and technologies to navigate around obstacles and avoid getting stuck, however the effectiveness of this feature varies among different models.
Roomba 981 has a route mapping feature that enables it to create a map of your home and plan efficient cleaning routes. This mapping capability improves the vacuum's ability to clean effectively and systematically. Voice prompts refer to audible messages that the vacuum emits to provide you alerts on the different states of the vacuum.
Roomba 981 supports this feature Auto-docking is a feature in robot vacuum cleaners that refers to the vacuum's ability to autonomously return to its docking station when predetermined conditions are met such as done with cleaning, battery running low, or any malfunction. Modern robot vacuum cleaners such as Roomba 981 come equipped with an "anti-fall" feature. This feature is designed to save the robot vacuum from falling off stairs, ledges, or other elevated surfaces, hence its safety during operation.
Roomba 981 has this convenient feature, which enables you to set certain days or times of day for the robot vacuum to start cleaning your space. Roomba 981 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuums offer several advantages and features, such as remote control, mobile app integration, voice assistant compatibility, and remote monitoring.
