Summary Reader Response Draft #3

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According to the review by Cowton (2021), the Yeedi Vac Station is a reliable robot vacuum with the ability to self-empty its bin into the charging station. The Yeedi application made setting up the robot plain and easy. Change of cleaning schedules and locating the robot can be done through the application. The first few cleaning cycles automatically map out the house floor plan. Once the cleaning cycle is complete, the robot returns to the charging station where the station empties the robot’s dustbin into its dust bag. Some factors of the Yeedi Vac that outdo its competitors are its three levels of suction power (standard (600Pa), max (1,500Pa), and max+ (3,000 Pa) and the function for mopping the floor. Unfortunately, the Yeedi Vac Station robot is inferior compared to its competitors because it uses visual-SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for its navigation system together and its flaw in design in when it comes to vacuum efficiency and mopping (Cowton, 2021). 

An example why visual-SLAM is a bad navigation system is because visual-SLAM uses a camera as its only sensor, making it hard to define distance (Mathworks, n.d.). This flaw requires customers to take precautions to prevent damage to their household items. As Red (2021) stated, the Yeedi vacuum robot tends to drag small objects around and bump hard into things. A solution to this is to use LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) SLAM instead. LiDAR uses laser sensors, proving to be more effective in providing precise distance measurements than a camera sensor (Mathworks, n.d.). The Samsung Jetbot AI+ is one robot vaccum that uses LiDAR-SLAM to navigate. By integrating LiDAR with 3D object recognition with AI, the Samsung Jetbot AI+ is capable to provide an accurate map of the house and perform object recognition to avoid household items (Samsung, n.d.). 

Another problem with the Yeedi vacuum robot is despite its strong suction power, the Samsung Jetbot AI+ does it better when both are compared on a carpeted surface. The function to optimize its suction power up to 30AW (1,560Pa) by detecting the type of platform and amount of dust on the platform (Samsung, n.d.) is one of the factors that outperforms the Yeedi Vac robot. Another factor is the high-efficiency brush roller of the Samsung Jetbot AI+. The unique design of the anti-static fibres enables greater contact with the surface. Simultaneously, self-cleaning extractors on the brush roller grind up hair to minimize tangle around the brush. 

Lastly, the mopping function of the Yeedi Vac causes further limitations rather than being beneficial. The diameter of the Yeedi Vac significantly increases when the water tank is attached to it. This design flaw causes misalignment to the Yeedi Vac station after a mopping session, affecting the self-emptying function and preventing the battery to recharge. Furthermore, the Yeedi Vac has the potential to smear its damp mop across the carpet due to the lack of object recognition function. 

In conclusion, the Yeedi Vac might not be the best robot vacuum on the market due to its poor navigation and mop. However, if the aim is for users to return home to a floor free of dirt and dust with the least amount of effort to clear the vacuum bin, this self-emptying robot it is definitely worth the money.

References 

Cowton, H. (2021, December 15). Yeedi Vac Station Review. Tech advisor: https://www.techadvisor.com/article/722884/yeedi-vac-station-review-2.html


Hales, D. (2022, May 4). Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Review. Modern castle: https://moderncastle.com/samsung-jet-bot-ai-review/ 

Mathworks. (n.d.). Mathworks: https://www.mathworks.com/discovery/slam.html 

Red, N. (2021, November 30). Yeedi Vac Station Review: a Powerful Robot Vacuum With a Self-Empty Base. Smart Robot Reviews: https://smartrobotreviews.com/s/robot-vacuums/yeedi-vac-station-review/ 

Samsung. (n.d.). Samsung: https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/vacuums/jet-bot-robot/jet-bot-ai-plus-robot-vacuum-with-object-recognition-vr50t95735w-aa/ 

Velasco, J. (2021, October 2). Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Review: Home security on wheels is finally here. Digital Trends: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/samsung-jet-bot-ai-plus-review/

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