Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960: A Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Artificial Intelligence

This review focuses on the flagship Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 robot vacuum. The robot is equipped with cutting-edge navigation, mapping, and object recognition technologies. It is the world's first robot vacuum cleaner capable of recognizing objects. It recognizes socks, chair legs, slippers, cords, and many other objects in its path. The system that makes this possible is called AIVI (Artificial Intelligence and Visual Interpretation). The robot vacuum's memory is loaded with over 10,000 photographs of various objects, allowing it to memorize the appearance of approximately 500 different objects that may be encountered in everyday life and interfere with the cleaning process. This technology undoubtedly makes the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 the best robot vacuum with lidar and camera navigation available in early 2020. You can learn more about the model's specifications and features in our review.

Equipment

The standard Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 package includes the following components:

1. Robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Charging station.
3. Side brushes (2 pairs).
4. Main turbo brush.
5. Replaceable direct suction nozzle.
6. Water tank.
7. Cleaning cloth (2 pcs.).
8. High efficiency filter (2 pcs.).
9. Universal cleaning tool.
10. Operating instructions.

Appearance

The robot vacuum cleaner's design meets the requirements of modern high-tech gadgets. The device has a round shape and is made of high-quality black plastic. Its dimensions, measuring 354 x 354 x 101 millimeters, aren't the most compact among robots. It also weighs a hefty 4.8 kilograms.

A lidar system for navigation is mounted on top of the robot. The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960's start button and dust bin cover are located on the front panel.

When looking at the side, in addition to the built-in camera, we see exhaust holes and a water tank.

The bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner contains the drive wheels, a swivel castor, charging contacts, battery compartment, a pair of side brushes, and a turbo brush that can be replaced with a direct suction nozzle. The bottom of the water tank is also located here, where a microfiber cloth should be attached using a special attachment.

Technical specifications

An overview of the characteristics of the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 robot vacuum cleaner is presented in the table below:

Type of cleaning	Dry and wet
Battery	Lithium-ion 3200 mAh
Average operating time	100 minutes
Charging time	300 minutes
Cleaning area	up to 170 m2
Suction power	50 W
Maximum threshold height	Up to 16 mm
Dust container volume	450 ml
Water tank capacity	280 ml
Dimensions	35.4×35.4×10.1 cm
Weight	4.8 kg
Noise level	66 dB

Functional capabilities

As mentioned, the robot is equipped with state-of-the-art Smart Navi™ 3.0 laser navigation and mapping technology. It can scan the space around it, then create a map of the room and select the most optimal and efficient route. Thanks to AIVI technology, the Deebot Ozmo 960 robot vacuum cleaner can also identify objects (cables, socks, slippers, etc.) on the floor and prevent them from becoming entangled. This means you no longer need to walk around the room picking up unwanted items before starting the cleaning. However, we still recommend preparing the room before cleaning for better results.

To ensure the safety of valuables or, for example, pet bowls, you can set virtual cleaning boundaries in the Ecovacs Home smartphone app. You can also use Area mode to define priority cleaning areas on the robotic vacuum's map. In addition to this mode, Auto (automatic) and Custom (user-programmed room cleaning) are also available.

As for the movement trajectories, Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 can move chaotically, in a zigzag, or in a spiral during operation.

As noted earlier in the review, the robot can be used for both dry and wet cleaning, and it can easily combine both. Simultaneous mopping and vacuuming is possible thanks to OZMO™ Mopping Technology, which uses an integrated electronic water pump and reservoir.

It's also worth noting that users can choose between a V-shaped turbo brush or a direct suction module. Side brushes are also available for dry cleaning. When wet cleaning, the cleaning cloth is automatically moistened. If the device is raised above the floor, the water supply to the cleaning cloth will be interrupted. The same will happen if the device is driven onto a carpet.

The Deebot Ozmo 960 robot vacuum cleaner can also recognize carpets and automatically increase suction power, allowing for a more efficient cleaning.

I'd like to say a few words about the Ecovacs Home app. Here, you can not only set operating modes and view a room map, but also monitor the current cleaning status and set a schedule. Since the robot uses OTA (Over The Air) technology, it can automatically download new updates.

To make it easier to control the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 robot vacuum cleaner, users can also work with Google Assistant and Amazon Echo.

Advantages and disadvantages

To conclude our review, we suggest once again refreshing your memory on the main advantages and disadvantages of the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 robot vacuum cleaner.

Pros:

1. Simultaneous dry and wet cleaning.
2. Navigation based on lidar and camera.
3. Powerful battery.
4. Good suction power + its increase when cleaning carpets.
5. Smart Navi™ 3.0, AIVI and OTA technologies.
6. A smart mobile application with wide functionality.
7. Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Echo.
8. Protecting carpets from getting wet.
9. Russified.
10. High quality cleaning.

Cons:

1. High price (around $550 in 2020).
2. May not recognize thin wires.
3. The body gets scratched.

As you can see, the drawbacks are quite acceptable. For such functionality, the price is justified, as this is undoubtedly one of the best robot vacuum cleaners in the world and, arguably, the first with artificial intelligence.

Finally, we recommend watching a short video review of the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 960 from the manufacturer:

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