iBoto Aqua
The iBoto Aqua robot vacuum cleaner has been on the robotics market for several years now. It was recognized as one of the best robot cleaners in its budget category back in 2015. This award is well-deserved, as it boasts numerous positive features at a relatively low price. A review of the iBoto Aqua, its specifications, and features is provided in our article.
Equipment
The iBoto Aqua package includes:
- Robot vacuum cleaner.
- Charging station.
- Network adapter
- Remote control with power supply elements.
- Set of additional side brushes.
- Spare filter.
- Two napkins.
- Napkin attachment.
- Virtual wall.
- A brush for cleaning the device.
- User manual and warranty card.
The robot vacuum cleaner is packaged in a cardboard box with a convenient plastic carrying handle. The iBoto Aqua components are shown in the photo:
Aiboto Aqua delivery set
Design
The robot vacuum cleaner's body is matte and round, with beveled edges at the bottom. Like most of its components, it is made of black plastic. The top of the device houses a control panel with touch-sensitive buttons and indicators, as well as the dust container compartment lid. The entire top of the robot has a mirror-smooth surface.
Top view
The front of the device features a bumper with a rubber strip to protect objects and furniture. On the side is a port for charging the iBoto Aqua directly from the power outlet, as well as a power button to turn the device off.
Side view
The bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner contains contact pads, a swivel support roller, drive wheels, side brushes, a battery compartment cover, a suction hole with an infrared sensor, and an ultraviolet lamp.
Bottom view
Interesting fact! The robot's appearance and most of its characteristics are completely identical to Kitfort KT-503, and also Panda X900 Wet CleanIt's quite interesting who borrowed the technology from whom.
Technical specifications
You can find an overview of the iBoto Aqua's performance characteristics in the table below:
| Type of cleaning | Dry/wet |
| Cleaning modes | 3 |
| Battery | Ni-MH |
| Battery parameters | 2000 mAh; 14.4 V |
| Average battery life | 90-120 minutes |
| Average charging time | 240 minutes |
| Suction power | 65 W |
| Average cleaning area on one charge | 90 m2 |
| Dust collector | Cyclone filter |
| Dust collector capacity | 300 ml |
| Dimensions | Diameter – 340 mm, height – 90 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Noise level | 55 dB |
| Availability of sensors | Infrared proximity, altitude, station search, and virtual wall recognition sensors |
| Alert system | LED indication, sound signaling and voice guidance |
| Additional options | Soft-touch bumper. Scheduled cleaning. Charging via docking station and directly from the wall using a power adapter. Virtual wall. UV lamp. |
Functional capabilities
The robot vacuum cleaner can operate in three different cleaning modes:
- Automatic cleaning mode – operates until the battery is completely discharged. iBoto Aqua's movements are cyclical: first, the device moves randomly between obstacles, then moves along walls, and then returns to its previous mode. Cleaning mode can be activated by pressing the "Clean" button on the robot vacuum's panel or using the remote control. This mode is also used for pattern cleaning. After cleaning the room, the device automatically returns to the docking station to recharge.
- Manual – this mode only starts after automatic mode is enabled. It is activated using the remote control.
- Intensive Cleaning Mode – in this mode, the robot thoroughly cleans a specific area. To do this, move the vacuum cleaner to the designated area manually and activate it by pressing the "Spot" touch button on the vacuum cleaner body or using the remote control. The robot cleaner first cleans the dirty area in an expanding spiral pattern, then in a contracting spiral pattern.
The iBoto Aqua features a daily automatic cleaning function that starts cleaning at a set time. It also allows you to limit the cleaning area using the included virtual wall.
The dry cleaning process works as follows: two side brushes collect debris in the center, toward the suction opening. The airflow draws the dirt into the dust collector and traps it in a mesh filter. The finest debris is collected in the next filter.
To perform wet cleaning, attach the special attachment to the bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner and place a damp microfiber cloth on it. To keep the cloth damp, fill the removable attachment's liquid container with water or detergent.
Wet wiping of the floor
Since the robot is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp, it is able to disinfect the surfaces it cleans, which is a very useful feature for families with small children.
The Aiboto Aqua is easy to maintain. The dust container is easily removed from the device's body. To do this, open the lid by pressing the "Push" button and remove it by pulling the yellow handle. Simply empty it, rinse it with water, and then dry it thoroughly. It is recommended to clean the filter with the included brush.
Operating instructions
A user manual is included with the robot vacuum cleaner. It describes the device's features and technical specifications, describes the design and operating conditions of the Aiboto, and provides an overview of possible malfunctions and troubleshooting steps.
You can download the iBoto Aqua user manual in Russian from our website. To do this, follow the link: Aiboto Aqua manual.
Advantages and disadvantages
The average price of the iBoto Aqua robot vacuum cleaner is $135, placing it in the mid-price range. For this price, you'll get a pretty decent automated household assistant.
Overview of the advantages of a robot vacuum cleaner:
- The device comes with good equipment.
- Compact dimensions.
- High suction power.
- Wet floor mopping function.
- Availability of a virtual wall, ultraviolet lamp and remote control.
- Scheduled cleaning function.
- The presence of sensors and a soft bumper.
Brief overview of disadvantages:
- The noise level is average.
- When cleaning surfaces, it drives a long way around the charging station, leaving debris around it.
- The build quality is far from the highest.
- Can get stuck under furniture and on medium pile carpets.
- There is no specific movement algorithm; it operates in a chaotic mode, which is not entirely rational.
- It may take a long time to find a charging station and sometimes not find one at all, so you have to charge it manually.
We also recommend watching a video review of the iBoto Aqua:
That concludes our review. As you can see, this robot vacuum cleaner isn't exactly the best, but considering the price, it's logical. If you can't find another robot vacuum cleaner and your budget doesn't allow for the iRobot or iClebo, you might want to consider the iBoto.
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