6 days Ago By Miranda Aitken
or signup to continue reading A robot window cleaner may sound like the height of excess, but for some people, it's a justified household appliance. Some individuals find cleaning windows cathartic, yet many people neglect cleaning them. In some homes, floor-to-ceiling windows can also be a huge investment in time and effort spent cleaning them or bearing the cost of hiring window cleaners.
For brands like , is the future of cleaning, offering people innovative products that help with home automation so that we humans can focus on spending time with family or doing the things most important to us. has been working on this particular category for 10+ years. Until now, every window cleaner has needed to be plugged into power.
This has been both a performance and a safety issue (as the machine would simply drop off the window if the power stopped). The new delivers a world-first in portable robotic window cleaning thanks to an OMNI (power station) that runs alongside the WINBOT. Especially useful for people with large windows containing hard-to-reach areas, a robot window cleaner like the can help contribute to long-term cost, effort, and time savings.
We explore the benefits of the and find out if it is worth the investment. In recent market research conducted by , robots that clean windows were marked as one of the most desired options by Australians when asked about the most desirable use cases for home robotics. Robotic window cleaning was equal with robots that cook dinner, but was more desired than robots that iron, purify air, clean your pool, receive deliveries and more by a significant margin.
"Australia is full of stunning landscapes and spectacular views, so it is no wonder we often design our homes with large windows. The takes a generational leap forward in automated window cleaning, its breakthrough station design helping customers to embrace effortless window cleaning with no restrictions," said Karen Powell, ANZ regional director for ECOVACS Robotics. ACM's Daniel Cratchley set out to test the product.
"The initial setup was brilliant as it only required I attach a cleaning mat and add cleaning solution to the tank to get started", said Dan. "This made the process very easy." "Although I experienced a bit of trouble in the initial stages of locating and attaching the cleaning mat, the alerted me of this error so that I could amend it before the clean.
" "I had the fortune of working with the large 4 by 6 metre windows that map the entire vicinity of an office meeting room in Sydney, which made it ideal for testing", said Dan. "If your windows are small or contain tricky-to-navigate stylised features, the may not be as effective." "As I worked with the ideal base for testing the , I found it to be highly efficient, and gave it a performance rating of 9.
5 out of 10, based on its thoroughness, lack of streaks, low noise and its efficient speed." "To emphasise the point, management was so impressed with the results of the initial clean that they asked me to set up the device to complete the window cleaning throughout the office." Optimised with 5,500 Pa suction power, a floating cleaning cloth plate, and a classic cleaning cloth design with better conformity, the has been designed to deliver an effective clean that requires little intervention.
"Thankfully for me, the has a built-in handle and lightweight construction (weighing just 5.2kg), meaning that when I do need to transport it from one room to another, it is highly portable." The has a commendable battery life.
A single charge powers the WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI robot for over 110 minutes of continuous cleaning-enough to spotlessly clean 55m squared. This means that the can handle large exteriors or interiors in spaces without a constant power supply. Users should also enjoy its no-fuss control panel, with one-touch buttons that allow you to manage cable retraction, turn the power on/off and select cleaning modes.
"I found the to be highly efficient (and fun) to use", said Dan. "While I used the in the perfect conditions - working with the large wrap-around windows of a wall-free meeting room - it would not be worth using on small windows or windows and windowsills with hyper-stylised features." Overall, the is an innovative device that will be valuable for the right home and person, such as for busy families, tech enthusiasts or elderly relatives who struggle with daily physical tasks.
While the novel luxury of a robot window cleaner is not for everyone, it represents an important innovation in the home automation and robot cleaning space nonetheless. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data.
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