Roborock T6: main features, price and availability

Xiaomi Roborock T6

Almost 1 years after the release of the Roborock S5 series software, the independent production company  "Roborock " by Xiaomi, publishes a new generation of vacuum robots. On the 19th. Mars was the officially presented Roborock T6. Basically, this is largely based on the previous model, but must present in detail some interesting innovations.

High quality materials

Visually, the T6 differs only slightly from its predecessor. According to Roborock used the new generation of superior quality materials such as Covestro's durable plastic rollers (made in Germany), DuPont nylon fiber brushes, Nidec fans and Bosch and KODENSHI sensors. Also have been revised the control knobs on the top. Instead of separate pushbuttons, the T6 uses a single toggle switch.

New map management 3.0 system

Back on board is the laser distance sensor (LDS) that honors the top of the vacuum cleaner robot. This uses Chinese sources as an improved SLAM algorithm, resulting in a faster map layout and more accurate navigation in the room is possible. The new 3.0 system for card management ensures that room cards are permanently stored and can be called. In this way, several floors can be saved and individual parts can be selected to be cleaned from the created parts plans.

Suction

Roborock T6 suction is unchanged 2000 PA, the removable dust container with washable filter has a capacity of 480 ml the inside of the vacuum cleaner has been revised. A new 30.5 mm engine with noise-reducing air filter reduces the volume of operation of the robot vacuum cleaner. According to Chinese test reports, this decibel almost 4 is inferior to that of its predecessor.

The max remote control distance of the Roborock T6 is 2 cm. The main brush also revised with removable brush bearings laterally facilitates the removal of tangled hairs. The wiping function remains with the T6. In addition to washable Microfiber cloths, the vacuum cleaner can also be equipped with disposable wipes sold separately. The capacity of the water tank is 160 ml.

Application and battery

For the management and control of the robot vacuum cleaner, Roborock uses MI home app again, the application allows you to view and manage the captured cards. With the help of  "virtual wall " function, the cleaning area can be limited. Also available is the tapestry mode which automatically detects the carpets and increases the suction power. The suction power itself can be adjusted via the application in several steps. a timer function allows the Roborock T6 to be timed. A connection to the Chinese language assistant  "Xiao AI " allows control by voice command.

The capacity of the permanently installed battery is 5200 mAh, that's enough for an hourly run of 2 1/2, which roughly corresponds to the cleaning of a living surface of 250. If the battery power drops below 20%, the vacuum cleaner will automatically move to the loading dock.

Price and availability

Interested Chinese parties can use the Roborock T6 on Chinese crowdfunding platform  "Youpin " pre-order. The price is 2799 Yuan, equivalent to $418. The shipment takes place from the 04. April 2019. By mid-April, the first import stores should be able to offer the T6.