Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum Cleaner: features, capabilities, pros and cons

The market of robotic vacuum cleaners is rapidly developing. As a rule, this technique is produced by highly specialized companies, which, in addition to robots, do not collect anything else. But there are exceptions: for example, the company Dyson, a well-known manufacturer of powerful cyclonic vacuum cleaners. It is not surprising that they decided to take a step towards robotization, and how successful it was, tell our review of Dyson 360 Eye. At the moment, this model is the only one in the segment of robotic cleaners from the Dyson company.

About brand

The British company Dyson, named after its founder, James Dyson was founded in 1992. Under the brand Dyson are widely known in many countries around the world, including Russia, vacuum cleaners, fans and other useful household appliances.The products of this brand are distinguished by their original principle of action and carefully thought-out ergonomics, and meet all international safety standards.

And although the company has been producing high-quality high-tech vacuum cleaners for more than 10 years, the robot vacuum cleaner in its lineup appeared only in 2016, while smart cleaners by other brands have been producing for at least a dozen years, and there are quite a few offers in this market niche. The robot vacuum cleaner Dyson 360 Eye is positioned as an intelligent device that can independently clean and make decisions.

For the first time this vacuum cleaner was shown at an exhibition in Germany in the autumn of 2016.

Appearance and design solution Dyson 360 Eye

The device has a round body with a height of 120 mm and a diameter of 230 mm. It is difficult to get under the low-standing pieces of furniture to a device with such a height, but it is easy for it to maneuver in narrow corridors and other difficult areas of the surface. This compact device weighs 2.37 kg. On the top panel of the robot body is a button on / off the device. It also has the function of indicating that the dumpster is full, the battery level or an error has occurred.Just nothing more.

The first difference of the described model from competitors of other brands is the ability to move on tracks instead of conventional wheels.. The device, like a miniature all-terrain vehicle, is able to overcome thresholds. The second advantage is that the robot is equipped with a powerful engine (78 thousand revolutions per minute) of the company's development. Due to the unique technology "cyclone" with 8 cyclonic chambers it is created maximum absorption.

This characteristic exceeds the performance of other manufacturers: the smallest dust substances measuring 0.5 microns are trapped and compacted.

The dust collection system is organized by means of a brush in the form of a bottom panel made of carbon fiber and nylon. Turbo brush equally well with smooth and fleecy surfaces. Dust-drawn air is cleaned by multi-stage filtration using HEPA filters.

Navigation abilities of the device provides 360 review systemincluding a camera and infrared sensors. Thanks to the "eye" with a circular view, a high accuracy of orientation in the room is achieved, the robot examines the degree of contamination and draws up a plan for cleaning the room.

If necessary, the device independently finds the charging station, parks, replenishes the battery’s energy supply and continues cleaning from the place where it interrupted it for recharging. Charging time is 2 hours. The battery life of the device on a single charge is 20-30 minutes.

Smart Vacuum Control

An innovative solution is to use a phone with the Android or IOS operating system to remotely configure the operation of the robot.. You can turn on and define the cleaning schedule before arriving home, so that by the time the household returns, the rooms will already be cleaned.

The device comes with a special satellite application. By installing this software on a smartphone, communication with the robot over the network is established. The user can set the device tasks on a schedule on different days and hours, according to their preferences. The application remembers information about completed tasks, which can be useful in assessing the effectiveness of a particular cycle.

Instrument package

The device is equipped with a plastic trash container with a capacity of 0.33 liters. The small volume of the compartment is compensated by high suction power and cyclonic pressing of dust,what interferes with fast filling of the container.

In the configuration with the device in addition to the charging station, the buyer will find replacement HEPA filter, a disk with the application, a guarantee of the manufacturer and instructive materials on operation of the device.

Such an innovative robotic assistant is not cheap. Approximate starting price is about $ 1000 (from 60 - 65 thousand rubles in different stores).

Service nuances

Like any other device used in cleaning, the Dyson 360 Eye needs to be periodically cleaned inside and outside, as well as replacing damaged consumables like a brush, for example. The model is designed so that for cleaning it easy to understand. All internal parts can be wiped with a damp cloth and then assembled without problems. Thanks to this possibility, the service life of the robot is extended.

Another innovative solution is the ability to remove the panel with a brush for cleaning. Thus, it is possible to remove matted hair from the brush more thoroughly.

Require special attention dust collector. It is located in the front of the case, in a fixed position. To remove the container for cleaning, just open the locking mechanism on the top panel of the device.Filters are similarly removed for cleaning.

Advantages and disadvantages of new items

First, let's talk about the pros. The robot is effective in the systematic use of the method of fast and frequent cleaning. The design of the device is durable, collapsible, and makes it easy to carry out preventive cleaning of the inside of the device.

Users note the unusual design solutions in color: blue and fuchsia.

A well-implemented method of movement is a tracked drive, thanks to which the robot does not hang at the edges of high-pile carpets and small interior thresholds. The function of recognizing such obstacles as wiring, curtains works perfectly.

Pleases the ability of the device to recognize and carefully clean most polluted areas. Finally, managing a device through a smartphone in a remote format is very convenient and modern.

But not without flaws.

1. Dear - in 2017 in some stores its cost with additional features reached 80 thousand rubles.
2. In the dimensions of a tall, can not freely penetrate under the furniture and fully collect dust.
3. Small battery life. The device, without finishing the cleaning, is forced to park for recharging, interrupting the process for two hours.

Summarizing, we can say that even with all its advantages, the Dyson 360 Eye is unreasonably expensive. For this price, you can get a better gadget, for example, iRobot Roomba 980 or Neato Botvac Connected.