I Watched a Stain-Removing Robot Completley Miss Its Target at IFA
Improved mopping, stain removing spray and a physical privacy shutter build on Ecovac’s previous model.
The Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone robot vacuum, which aims to tackle dust mites and stains, failed to effectively remove a ketchup stain during a demonstration at IFA. Despite its advanced features, such as 53 air watts of suction power and 60% more suction than its predecessor, the X12S missed the spray entirely, dousing a wider area of tile instead.
The robot was tested in an ideal setting, with a small, well-mapped area to clean, bright lights, and carpet that traps dust mites and allergens. However, its inability to accurately target a simple stain suggests that the software controlling the spray force, distance, and quantity may need improvement. The X12S includes a physical privacy shutter for the camera, addressing privacy concerns, and can be purchased for $1,300 in the US, with a launch deal reducing the price to $1,000 from September 4 to September 11 on Amazon and Ecovacs.com.
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