Siemens VSR 8000

German company Siemens has developed a robotic vacuum cleaner with a docking station—the VSR 8000 Sensor Cruiser. Its unique feature is a charging station with a dedicated dust container. Now, the robotic vacuum cleaner automatically empties its dust container after each cleaning. This eliminates the need for frequent cleaning. An overview of the Siemens VSR 8000's key features and functions is provided in this article.

Equipment

The robot vacuum cleaner package includes components necessary for efficient and high-quality operation. The package includes the following items:

1. Robot vacuum cleaner.
2. Charging station.
3. Garbage container.
4. Spare HEPA filter.
5. Operating instructions.
6. Accessory for vacuum cleaner maintenance.
7. Battery.

Appearance

The robot has a rounded, almost perfect shape. Its body is made of durable plastic in black and gray. The Siemens VSR 8000 has a simple yet understated design. Indicators on the top of the device alert you to any problems that arise, such as if the robot vacuum cleaner is unable to clear an obstacle.

Various sensors are placed along the sides and perimeter of the robot, allowing it to navigate and detect obstacles in its path, as well as changes in height. The device's dimensions allow it to easily fit under low furniture and decorative objects.

If you look at the robot from below, you'll see the turbo brush at the front, which collects debris. The main brushes, which have separate motors, are located in the center. This allows the Siemens VSR 8000 to turn around in one spot.

The charging station occupies a special space. A closer look reveals a series of buttons on the panel that allow you to set the device's runtime. The minimum runtime is three hours. In addition to charging and control, the docking station also houses a waste container. Once the Siemens VSR 8000's waste container is full, the robot automatically returns to the docking station and empties the waste into a dedicated compartment on the base (self-cleaning function).

Technical specifications

Manufacturer	Germany
Weight	2 kg
Overall dimensions	Height – 12 cm, diameter – 28 cm
Virtual wall	No
Noise level	54 dB
Cleaning area	15 m2/h
Remote control	No
Nutrition	Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, 1700 mAh capacity
Type of waste container	Cyclone filter
Duration of work	180 min
Number of modes	4
Power consumption	240 W
Charging time	80 min
Recharging	20 min
Waste container capacity	0.2 l
Waste bin full indicator	Eat
Capacity at the base	2 l

Functional capabilities

To start the robot vacuum, simply press a single button. A review of the device's capabilities revealed that the Siemens VSR 8000 operates in four modes: automatic, local, maximum, and spot. The robot vacuum can clean a specific, heavily soiled area, which the robot automatically identifies. It's not possible to set a specific cleaning mode; the robot does this automatically.

The control buttons are located on the charging station panel. You can set the runtime here. The robot vacuum cleaner's minimum runtime is three hours. There's no maximum; the device can run indefinitely. However, a unique feature of this station is the large dust container.

The Siemens VSR 8000 itself has a small dust bin, holding just 0.2 liters. Once the bin is full, the robot begins searching for its base station. The station emits special infrared beams, which the robot vacuum detects. Upon reaching the base station, the Siemens robot vacuum pumps the waste into a 2-liter container located on the base. The battery is simultaneously recharged.

The robot vacuum cleaner works best on flat, smooth surfaces. Cleaning efficiency is significantly reduced on carpet. The Siemens VSR 8000 doesn't handle large debris very well, regardless of the surface type.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Siemens VSR 8000 Sensor Cruiser robot vacuum cleaner offers several advantages. The main ones are:

1. The ability to empty waste into a dedicated container on the charging station. This eliminates the need to empty the device's waste bin after each cleaning.
2. Availability of a station with a large waste bin.
3. The small size of the Siemens VSR 8000 allows it to penetrate under low furniture.

But, unfortunately, the robot vacuum cleaner also has certain disadvantages, namely:

1. Low suction power. Because of this, this device is not always able to remove large debris.
2. The model's price doesn't match its capabilities. It's overpriced, exceeding $300 in 2018.
3. Doesn't clean well along walls and baseboards.
4. Poor quality of cleaning.
5. There is no way to set a specific operating mode yourself, as the device does it automatically.
6. It may turn off during operation and malfunctions often occur.

As you can see, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages, so we don't recommend this robot vacuum cleaner. There are plenty of similar products that perform better at a more affordable price.

Finally, we recommend watching a video that clearly demonstrates how the Siemens VSR 8000 robotic vacuum cleaner cleans:

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