Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Chinese company Xiaomi continues to expand its product range and, in September 2016, released its first-generation robot vacuum cleaner, whose features and specifications rival those of leading brands. In this article, we'll provide an overview of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, including its technical specifications, functionality, and key benefits.

Equipment

In addition to the vacuum cleaner itself, the Robot Vacuum Cleaner package includes:

• station (base) for charging the device;
• power cable;
• Main brush cleaning device;
• operating instructions.

All components are shown in the photo:

A more detailed overview of the vacuum cleaner's appearance will be presented below.

Appearance

The design of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner is similar to similar vacuum cleaners from other manufacturers, but it also has a number of its own distinctive features.

The robot has a round shape. Its body is made of white plastic, with a matte, uncoated surface. Therefore, it requires careful handling and requires additional care. The top cover, which covers most of the top panel, is also white, but has a mirror-smooth finish.

The great thing about Xiaomi Mi is that its white color makes it highly visible even in the dark: there's no risk of accidentally stepping on it, and it's also easy to find under furniture if it gets stuck somewhere.

A convex laser distance sensor (rangefinder) is located on the top of the body, allowing the device to analyze the room it's cleaning, create a map, and select the optimal route. Also located at the top are the robot vacuum's two main mechanical controls: the "power" button and the "home" button.

The front of the vacuum cleaner features a mechanical bumper with an obstacle proximity sensor. The rear of the vacuum cleaner features two contact pads, an air exhaust port, and a speaker that alerts you to the device's operating status.

The robot vacuum cleaner's lid houses a transparent plastic dustbin. The bin is very convenient to use, as you can immediately see how full it is (just lift the lid). Additionally, a small finger grip is included for easy removal.

The entire rear portion of the container is occupied by a HEPA filter. To ensure a tighter fit, the perimeter is sealed with a rubber gasket. The bottom of the Xiaomi robot is no different from other home assistant models.

Technical specifications

The main parameters of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner are presented in the table:

Type of cleaning	Dry
Kinematics system	Drive wheels (2 pcs.), support swivel roller (1 pc.)
Dust collector	Consists of one compartment
Main brush	1 pc.
Side brush	1 pc.
Additional cleaning accessories	Fixed scraper
Cleaning area	Up to 250 square meters on a single battery charge
Control method	Using mechanical buttons on the body of the robot vacuum cleaner
Availability of remote control	It is possible to control the device via a mobile phone, which will require a Wi-Fi connection.
Battery life	Up to 180 minutes when operating in standard mode
Battery	Lithium-ion, 14.4 V, capacity 5200 mAh
Suction power	1800 Pa (the pressure created by such a powerful air flow will ensure high-quality collection of debris stuck to the floor or carpet, and will increase the cleaning efficiency)
Power consumption	55 watts
Dimensions of the device	Weight – 3.8 kg; diameter – 345 mm, height – 96 mm

By the way, in 2017 Xiaomi released an updated model of a robot vacuum cleaner with wet cleaning -Xiaomi Mi Roborock Sweep One, and already in 2018 a simplified model appeared on the market -Xiaowa Robot Vacuum Cleaner LiteAnd Xiaomi Xiaowa E202-00.

Functional capabilities

The Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum cleaner is equipped with twelve different sensors that maximize its efficiency. The robot boasts excellent maneuverability, and its well-designed wheels allow it to easily overcome small obstacles. The manufacturer claims it can clear obstacles up to 18 millimeters, which is quite a significant height.

The robot vacuum cleaner cleans surfaces as follows. The Robot Vacuum Cleaner's front side brush sweeps debris toward the center, where the main brush is located. The side brush has flexible, resilient arms ending in stiff bristles, allowing the brush to maintain its original shape even after extended use and ensuring highly effective floor cleaning.

The main brush is designed to direct the removed debris into the dust collector, where it is subsequently retained on the filter.

The presented model of robot vacuum cleaner has two main operating modes:

• one-time cleaning (2-times when working in small spaces) – cleaning of the entire accessible surface;
• local cleaning of specific contaminated areas (for this, the robot must be manually moved to the desired location).

It is possible to organize the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner's operation according to a specified schedule using a mobile application.

The vacuum cleaner will clean the entire apartment until the battery level drops below 20 percent. After that, it will return to the charging station to recharge. Once recharged, the robot will resume cleaning where it left off. The number of such cycles is not specified in the specifications.

The robot vacuum cleaner's cleaning area can be limited using a special magnetic strip. However, this strip is not included in the package, and the buyer must purchase one themselves.

Operating instructions

All the robot's features are described in detail in the user manual. However, it's worth noting that the manual is written entirely in Chinese, so you'll need to translate it yourself. This can be done using a translator or via a mobile app.

Let's sum it up

In conclusion, I would like to provide an overview of the main advantages of the robot vacuum cleaner included in the ecosystemMijia smart home:

• high level of surface cleaning efficiency;
• modern navigation system, building the most rational route during cleaning;
• continued operation after additional recharging;
• the possibility of using magnetic tape to limit the area to be cleaned;
• remote control via mobile application;
• cleaning task according to schedule;
• small size;
• large battery capacity.

The Robot Vacuum Cleaner, despite being made in China, is an excellent cleaning aid for any home or apartment user. Its few drawbacks include a limited set of accessories, the lack of a wet cleaning function, and a small dust bin (only 0.4 liters). However, considering the robot's price is only $190 in 2019, its features and functionality fully justify the price.

Finally, we recommend watching a video review of the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner, which also provides a test run of the device's capabilities:

We also recommend checking out a comparison of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners:

This concludes our review of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner. We hope you found this information useful and interesting!

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