Comparison of domestic robots

Domestic robots can vary widely in their capabilities and tasks. Sensors include: cliff or stair sensors, motion sensors, ultrasonic object sensors, dirt sensors, IR sensors, and more. Intelligence varies also. Some have none while others can map out their environment and maneuver using complex algorithms.

Domestic robots

Model

Release date

Coverage per room (CPR)

Self-charging

Self-cleaning

Sensors

Cleaning algorithm

Surfaces/areas treated

Expansion interfaces

Floor cleaning/vacuuming robots

CleanMate

2004

high

cliff, soft-touch, IR

simple repertoire

low-mid carpet, hard floors

IClebo

Koolvac

Orazio

Ottoro

Roomba

October 2002

high

cliff, bump, IR, dirt, motion

simple repertoire

low-mid carpet, floors

Robo Maxx

low

none

none

bare floors

RoboMaid

2004

low

none

none

bare floors

Karcher RC3000/Siemens sensor cruiser

September 2002

Very high

Automatic dustbin emptying

cliff, bump, IR, dirt, motion, dustbin

simple repertoire

low-mid carpet, floors

Trilobite

2001

high

ultrasonic, IR, bump, others?

mapping

low to deep pile

V-R4000

Floor washing robots

Scooba

2006

Medium

cliff, soft-touch, IR

simple repertoire

hard floors

Ironing robots

Dressman

clothing

Driron

clothing

Pet care robots

Litter Robot

intrinsic

cat litter

Preliminary information.

See also

  • Adaptable robotics
  • Android
  • Autonomous robot
  • Disability robot
  • Domotics
  • Floor plans and house navigation system
  • Future of robotics
  • Gerontotechnology
  • Home automation for the elderly and disabled
  • Humanoid robot
  • Intelligent system
  • Mobile robot
  • Personal Robot
  • RoboSapien
  • Robot kit
  • Robotic arm
  • Robotic mapping
  • Robotics suite
  • Service robot

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