360 S10: The Thinnest Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Lidar + Object Detection System

The 360 ​​S10 is the thinnest robot vacuum cleaner with laser navigation in 2022, the company's flagship at the time of writing. Its lidar sensor is recessed into the body, allowing it to be as thin as 85 mm, compared to standard lidar robots at 95 mm or taller. Thanks to this engineering solution, the robot vacuum cleaner is better able to reach under furniture to clean hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, the 360 ​​S10 is equipped with a 3D sensor system to detect and accurately navigate obstacles on the floor. I thoroughly tested this robot vacuum, discussing its other capabilities, how well it performs at its core function, and whether it's worth the money. The price at the time of writing is between $300 and $500, which is quite reasonable. So, let's get started!

Equipment

The robot vacuum cleaner arrived in a branded cardboard box like this:

In addition to the robot itself, the delivery kit includes:

1. Charging base.
2. Power adapter with adapters for different types of sockets.
3. Operating instructions translated into Russian.
4. Nozzle with a cloth for wet cleaning.
5. Two spare napkins.

The package includes a standard set. A spare HEPA filter and side brushes are not included.

Appearance

Now let's take a look at the 360 ​​S10's design. It's black, glossy, and round. A wall sensor is mounted on the right side of the mechanical bumper.

A sensor system for detecting and avoiding objects on the floor is located in the center. Above the 3D sensor, a slit is visible through which a lidar system installed inside the body scans the room. As mentioned earlier, this allowed the robot to be reduced in height to a record-breaking 85 mm for lidar robots.

The top of the case features the company logo with a built-in blue indicator light. Two mechanical control buttons are located nearby.

The 500 ml dust container is located under the top cover. The cleaning tool is stored nearby. The container has a convenient carrying handle. The dust container and filtration system are rinseable with water. The debris falls out through the bottom at the press of a button. This smart solution eliminates direct hand contact with the debris. The filtration system uses a mesh and HEPA filter. The water tank is mounted at the rear and holds 520 ml. The amount of liquid dispensed onto the cleaning cloth is electronically controlled.

The robot's underside is equipped with six fall protection sensors. The 360 ​​S10 is also equipped with a carpet detection sensor. It has a single side brush: a three-pronged brush with tassels, secured with a screw.

The central brush unit is floating. The turbo brush is a non-removable bristle-petal brush.

As for the wet cleaning nozzle, it's equipped with two spring-loaded buttons that increase the pressure of the cleaning cloth on the floor, which is a plus. The cleaning cloth is attached to the nozzle with Velcro and a groove. The nozzle is held in place by a clip.

Overall, I was quite pleased with the design of the 360 ​​S10. There are a number of clever engineering solutions that make the robot easy to maintain. My only criticism is the non-detachable central brush.

Technical specifications

The main characteristics of the 360 ​​S10, as declared by the manufacturer:

• Li-Ion battery 5200 mAh.
• Suction power 3300 Pa.
• Cleaning area up to 180 sq.m.
• Battery life up to 180 min.
• Dust collector 500 ml.
• Water tank 520 ml.
• Obstacle clearance up to 20 mm.
• Dimensions 350*85 mm.

It's worth highlighting the increased suction power, which will be verified in tests. Otherwise, the specifications are on par with premium counterparts.

Functional capabilities

Let's move on to an overview of the 360 ​​S10's features. The robot vacuum is controlled via the proprietary 360Robot mobile app. Connection is straightforward; just follow the manufacturer's instructions. The app interface is in Russian.

Main functions of 360 S10:

1. Automatic zoning of premises.
2. Saving multiple cleaning maps.
3. 3D map of the room.
4. Selection of rooms for cleaning (1 or 2 passes).
5. Selection of cleaning zones (1 or 2 passes).
6. Setting up the order of cleaning rooms.
7. Individual cleaning parameters for each room.
8. Cleaning modes (dry, dry and wet, wet).
9. Suction power adjustment (4 levels).
10. Water supply adjustment (4 levels).
11. Support for virtual walls and no-go zones (there are separate ones for wet cleaning).
12. Editing room boundaries.
13. Automatic power increase on carpets.
14. Carpet recognition.
15. Cleaning history with route playback.
16. Setting up cleaning according to a schedule.
17. Voice notifications in Russian.
18. Manual control.
19. Monitoring the status of consumables.
20. Do not disturb mode.
21. Disabling fall protection sensors.
22. Yandex.Alice support.

As you can see, there are quite a few features. I'll highlight a few. First, the 360 ​​S10 has a creative voice pack integrated into it, reminiscent of a grumpy robot.

Secondly, when viewing the cleaning history, you can replay the route and see how the robot moved around the house.

Third, the manufacturer has added a very useful feature: disabling the fall protection sensors. This feature will be convenient for those with black tiles or carpets. Most robots avoid these areas, as the sensors detect black surfaces as height differences. However, be careful – disabling the sensors is only safe if your home doesn't have any height differences, such as stairs. Otherwise, with the sensors disabled, the robot will fall from the elevated surface and injure itself. You can, of course, set up virtual walls in this case, but it's better not to take any risks. For owners of single-story houses and apartments, this will be a very useful solution, and one that other manufacturers should long ago implement.

What's missing, however, are the object detection system's settings: its sensitivity and even the ability to disable it if necessary. Later, I'll demonstrate in tests why this feature is so important.

Overall, the 360 ​​S10's functionality is quite diverse and allows you to flexibly customize cleaning parameters to suit your specific needs.

Testing

A detailed 360-degree video review of the S10 has already been prepared and published on the channel. I recommend watching the video:

Navigation

Let's move on to the tests. First, we'll test the S10's 360-degree navigation in a room with obstacles. The robot vacuum first navigates the room's perimeter, then cleans the entire accessible area in a serpentine pattern. It neatly navigated around the dryer's legs without getting stuck. It also swept around the box and chair legs, then returned to its base. The test was successful.

Speaking of navigation within the house, the 360 ​​S10 cleans room by room, first along the perimeter, then in a serpentine pattern. Cleaning speed is high. The robot only missed the carpet, which I'll talk about later. All other areas were cleaned. There are no complaints about its navigation.

Identifying objects on the floor

The system for detecting objects on the floor was tested separately. The robot detected and accurately avoided all six objects, including wires and a simulated pet surprise.

Even in complete darkness, the 3D sensor accurately detects these objects, and the robot avoids them. However, this robot doesn't detect or avoid puddles, like other robot vacuums with object detection systems. In any case, kudos to the engineers at 360 for their object detection system!

Suction power

The 360 ​​S10 has increased suction power, but not exceptionally powerful. It managed to suck up debris from crevices up to 4 mm deep. This is better than many similar products, and its power is sufficient for automatically maintaining cleanliness in your home, especially if you don't have carpets.

Dry cleaning of laminate flooring

Dry cleaning performance was good. The robot vacuum picked up most of the various debris from the floor. It only missed the corners, which is a problem with almost all round robot vacuums. Hair got tangled in the center brush, but the bulk of the debris was collected in the dust bin. Test passed!

Carpet cleaning

However, the cleaning quality of the medium-pile carpet wasn't very high. Some hair and fur remained on the carpet. We'll discuss this later.

Wet cleaning

When it comes to dirt removal, the 360 ​​S10 was a pleasant surprise. The cloth presses firmly to the floor, and the water flows generously, allowing the robot vacuum to remove even dried-on dirt. Like other robots, it can't clean the narrow strip along the baseboard due to its design. But in any case, it passed the test!

It's also important to note that the 360 ​​S10 can vacuum and mop simultaneously. That's a plus.

Wet cleaning and carpets

When it comes to wet cleaning on carpets, a problem has arisen: due to the object detection system, which can't be manually disabled, the robot won't enter a medium-pile carpet (about 2-3 cm high). It avoids it in both dry and wet cleaning modes. However, if you use a thin, low-pile rug, the robot will recognize it in wet cleaning mode but won't automatically avoid it. Instead, it will simply move across the carpet with a wet cloth. This is important to consider.

Obstacle clearance

The manufacturer claims a 20 mm clearance. Again, the object detection system recognizes a 2 cm threshold as an obstacle, and the robot avoids it. It was not possible to test the robot's clearance on this threshold. However, the robot is capable of overcoming a 15 mm threshold. We'll assume this value is realistic.

Driving on dark surfaces

The situation with black carpets is a bit tricky. With the anti-fall system enabled, the robot vacuum can reach the carpet, but its movement is odd—it moves in circles. With the anti-fall system disabled, there are no issues, and the robot moves freely across the black carpet. This test passes!

Noise level

Finally, let's check the 360 ​​S10's noise level in different modes. At minimum power, the noise level is around 55-56 dB. In automatic mode, it increases to 60 dB. In boost mode, the noise level is between 62-65 dB. And at maximum power, the peak was 72 dB. The robot's noise level in the first three modes is low, and in maximum mode, it's quite reasonable, given the increased suction power.

Let's sum it up

The 360 ​​S10 robot vacuum cleaner has been thoroughly reviewed and tested. In our opinion updated assessment system he managed to gain 129 points and enter the TOP-15 The best robot vacuum cleaners tested, who passed the test on robovac.washerhouse.com.

I'll share my personal opinion about the robot. I liked the following:

1. The lidar is hidden inside the body, which allowed for a lower height while maintaining advanced navigation.
2. A highly accurate object detection system that works effectively even in the dark.
3. High quality dry and wet cleaning on hard surfaces.
4. Increased suction power.
5. Large dust collector and water tank.
6. A large number of functions in the application.
7. Creative voice pack in the style of a grump.
8. The robot vacuum cleaner is not afraid of black floor coverings.
9. Availability of warranty and service.

As for the shortcomings, the comments on the robot are as follows:

1. You can't select dry cleaning without removing the cleaning cloth attachment. This would allow you to first start the robot vacuuming and then switch to wet cleaning mode.
2. The object detection system recognizes carpets and thresholds as obstacles, which is why the robot simply does not enter medium-pile carpets.
3. There are issues with cleaning carpets. The robot didn't perform very well in tests.

Overall, I can say that the 360 ​​S10 robot vacuum cleaner left a mostly positive impression, with the main issues being with carpet cleaning. If the 3D sensor could be manually disabled, this would partially alleviate the problem. However, carpet cleaning performance isn't particularly high, so it's not its strong suit. However, the 360 ​​S10 is a good option for hard floors. And given its hidden lidar technology, it's definitely worth the money, and therefore highly recommended. An optional self-cleaning station would be fantastic, but if you don't need that feature, you should definitely consider this robot vacuum.

I'd like to end the review on this note. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Don't forget to subscribe and like. Happy shopping. Bye!