Robotic vacuum cleaners have been quietly humming along our floors for over 15 years now, and they’ve come a long way since their initial conception. When the first robotic vacuum cleaner, Electrolux’s Trilobite, was introduced in stores in 1996, its sensors weren’t advanced enough to traverse corners or stairs without bumps or nasty falls. Consumers were less than elated about following around supposedly autonomous machines to make sure they stayed safe while they cleaned, and Electrolux quickly closed the curtain on the Trilobite’s production. The technology required to make a true robotic vacuum finally caught up to consumer needs in the early 2000’s, when iRobot’s Roomba burst onto the marketplace and made robo-cleaners a coveted household gadget. Since then, advances in robotics have tacked additional smart features on to robot vacuums, and other companies, like ECOVACS, are giving industry heavyweight Roomba a run for their money. The ECOVACS DEEBOT Slim 2 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and the ECOVACS DEEBOT R96 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Charging Station are two models that meet a range of household needs with convenience, intelligent cleaning and a price for every budget.
Convenience
Robotic vacuums offer the utmost convenience for cleaning your home, and ECOVACS DEEBOT vacuums are no exception. Both models free up your time with scheduled daily or weekly cleanings through the DEEBOT smartphone app, which allows you to control the vacuums when you're away from home, and both have small charging stations that take up a fraction of the space of a standard upright vacuum. The Slim 2 model has the lowest height on the market, so you won’t have to move couches or chairs out of the way to keep your living space spotless. Designed for hardwood floors, it meticulously clears up hair, dirt, and debris with an impressive 110 minutes of runtime. The R96 model is an all-in-one vacuuming solution: a handheld vacuum connects to the R96’s charging dock for sucking up countertop spills, getting the dust off of your baseboards, or sneaking into any other space that a robotic vacuum can’t reach.
Intelligent Cleaning
The smart cleaning technology in ECOVACS DEEBOT robot cleaners takes them to the head of the class. The R96 has SMART NAVI technology that scans and maps the environment, then creates an optimal cleaning path throughout your home. It automatically empties its bin into the docking station as well, cutting down on airborne dust. In addition, the R96 talks to you — its voice reporting lets you know its actual working status in real time. Both the R96 and the Slim 2 sense when they’re running low on power and return to their charging stations before they run out of juice. The Slim 2 features tangle-free suction that’s great for picking up pet hair, as well as a dry mop feature and selective cleaning modes for various messes. The D96 has those features plus a wet mop for a deeper clean.
A Model For Every Budget
ECOVACS DEEBOTs have a vacuum for every budget. The Slim 2 Robotic Vacuum is available now for the low price of $140 (less than half the cost of a Roomba) and the R96 Vacuum and Charging Station is $549 — several hundred dollars less than comparable robotic vacuums from other companies.
Whether you’re looking for a sleek, affordable, time-saving solution for messes on your hardwood floor or a comprehensive fix for tiles, carpets and more, ECOVACS DEEBOTs are leaving their robotic vacuum competitors in the dust.
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