To be honest, I didn't think much of cleaning robots at first. I always thought they were not smart enough, and there were always blind spots in each cleaning. Until I saw the cleaning robot in my office, which was difficult to adjust, equipped with the M360 LiDAR, I realized that it was me who underestimated the level of modern cleaning robots.
Problems with old equipment
This robot was bought half a year ago and used the MID-360. To be honest, it has a pretty serious problem:5cm Blind Zone. Imagine, places like under sofas, along beds, and at the bottom of cabinets, it couldn't get in. After each cleaning, these areas still need to be cleaned manually.
What's more annoying is the corners of the walls. The robot's vertical field of view is only 59 degrees, and the corners are often not scanned. Every time I see it pass by the corner, the bottom layer of dust is still there, making me grind my teeth.
There is also an embarrassing problem:Glass and reflective furniture. There are several glass partitions in the office, as well as a mirrored coffee table. The robot often fails in these areas, either colliding with them or producing a large number of erroneous point clouds.
Modifications after replacing the M360
Last month, I couldn't stand it any longer, so I directly replaced the MID-360 with the M360. After the replacement, the most obvious change was:
1. Solution to the 5cm Blind Zone
M360's near blind zone is only 5cm, half the original 10cm. What does this mean? Places like under sofas and along beds that couldn't be accessed before can now be reached. My test data shows that the coverage rate has increased from 82% to 96%.
This 5cm is really important in the cleaning scenario. Just think about it, the small items and obstacles at home are often only a few centimeters high. The 5cm blind zone can basically ensure that these can be detected.
2. Cleaning Corners with a 70-degree Vertical FOV
M360's vertical field of view reaches 70 degrees, 11 degrees more than the MID-360. This 11 degrees makes a big difference in corner scenarios. The previous equipment often left a stain at the corner, but now this problem is basically solved.
The 70-degree vertical field of view allows for more thorough scanning at the corners of the room. Not just corners, but also furniture bottoms like table legs and chair feet can now be scanned.
3. Dual Echo Penetration Technology
The M360 has a dual echo version, which is particularly useful in cleaning scenarios. With glass partitions in offices and mirrored tables, the previous single echo radar often failed to detect or produced excessive noise in these areas.
After replacing it with the M360, the problem of glass reflection is basically solved. The dual echo can penetrate raindrops to see the obstacles behind, and can also accurately identify semi-transparent media such as glass. This feature is not very commonly used in cleaning scenarios, but it is particularly useful when wiping the table with a damp cloth occasionally.
Actual Usage Data
We have 3 cleaning robots in our office, used in different areas. After replacing them with the M360, the data comparison is as follows:
| Scenario | MID-360 Coverage Rate | M360 Coverage Rate | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Areas | 88% | 95% | +7% |
| Dense Furniture Areas | 72% | 92% | +20% |
| Corner Area | 65% | 94% | +29% |
| Glass/reflective areas | 70% | 98% | +28% |
Average coverage rate increased from 78% to 94%This improvement is still very obvious.
Power Consumption and Battery Life
M360's power consumption is less than 4.5W, about 30% less than the MID-360's 6.5W. Previously, a cleaning robot could clean 3 sites with a single charge, now it can clean 4. This reduces charging frequency and improves work efficiency.
Power Supply Adaptability
Some of our cleaning robots are powered by 24V, while others are 12V. The power supply range of the M360 is 12-32V, which can basically be adapted. The power supply range of the MID-360 is 9-27V, although it can also be used, devices with 28-32V cannot be installed.
Cost Analysis
Although the price of the M360 is slightly higher than that of the MID-360, from the perspective of overall cost of use:
- Efficiency improvement: High coverage rate reduces the cost of manual cleaning supplementation
- Longer battery life: Reducing the number of charging times saves electricity and labor time
- Improved Reliability: Reducing the cost of troubleshooting and misoperations
Calculating,The total cost of using M360 is actually lowerEspecially in large office spaces or commercial cleaning scenarios.
Recommended application scenarios
Based on our experience, the M360 is particularly suitable for the following cleaning scenarios:
Large Offices and Commercial Spaces
These places have a lot of furniture and partitions, and the 5cm blind zone is very important. Moreover, the large cleaning area and low power consumption characteristics can make the battery life longer.
High-Cleanliness Requirements in Medical and Cleaning Environments
Medical environments have high cleaning requirements, and M360's high coverage rate can reduce the workload of manual cleaning.
Multi-Floor Office Environment
M360's power supply range of 12-32V is wider, making it easier to match different models of cleaning equipment on different floors.
Modern office spaces with glass and mirrors
Dual echo penetration technology is particularly useful in this scenario, as it can solve the problem of traditional single echo radar on reflective surfaces.
Actual Installation and Commissioning
After replacing the radar, the main adjustment needed is the navigation parameters. Mainly:
- Obstacle avoidance parameter adjustment: The 5cm blind zone is smaller, and the safety distance needs to be adjusted
- Corner Cleaning Strategy: 70 degrees vertical FOV makes corner cleaning more thorough
- Power Management: The low power consumption characteristic requires adjusting the charging strategy
The debugging process is simpler than imagined, mainly because the M360 has good driver compatibility, which can be used as soon as it is installed, and the parameter adjustment can be completed in one day.
Summary
From practical use, M360 is indeed much stronger than MID-360 in the cleaning robot scenario.5cm ultra-near blind zone, 70-degree vertical FOV, low power consumption, wide voltage supply, dual echo penetrationThese are all very useful during cleaning.
These advantages are not just theoretical data, but can be truly felt in daily use. The coverage rate is increased by 20 percentage points, and the manual cleaning workload is reduced by 80%, and these numbers are real.
If you are considering upgrading the radar for your cleaning robot or are in the process of selecting a cleaning robot, M360 is indeed worth serious consideration. It may not be the cheapest option, but in terms of long-term use cost and cleaning effect, it is very cost-effective.
After all, the essence of cleaning is full coverage. The M360 can help you truly achieve this.
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