360 S6 suction robot
Anyone who deals with smartphones and gadgets from China may be familiar with the manufacturer “360”. The company "Qihoo 2005 Technology Co. Ltd." was founded in 360. originally specialized in security software. The 360 product range now includes cell phones, surveillance cameras and household items. The “360 S6” is the first vacuum robot from the manufacturer, which is hardly known in this country.
LDS lidar room recognition
On the data sheet, the 360 S6 presents itself as a direct competitor to the well-known Roborock S50 . Technically, both models have a similar structure. A laser distance sensor (LDS Lidar) adorns the top of the vacuum robot. With 6 revolutions per second and 2160 scanning processes per second, the LDS is able to carry out a 360 ° environment scan. From the data obtained, the SLAM algorithm (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) creates a precise room map with the best possible cleaning route.
Multiple sensors ensure that the 360 S6 moves safely through the room. The LDS is equipped with an infrared sensor that prevents collisions with elevated furniture. Three “anti-drop sensors” are located on the bottom of the robot vacuum cleaner. These detect landings and prevent unwanted falls. A side (infrared) main sensor helps the robot vacuum cleaner find its way back to the charging station. To the left of the main sensor there is another infrared sensor that regulates the distance between the wall and the vacuum robot. This allows the side brush to clean even the smallest gap.
Power and brushes
Depending on the suction mode, the 360 S6 achieves a suction power of 800 Pa to a maximum of 1800 Pa. In energy-saving mode, the robot vacuum works particularly quietly. The suction power in this mode is 800 Pa. In standard mode, the S6 achieves a suction power of 1300 to 1500 Pa. As soon as a carpet is recognized and driven over, the vacuum robot increases its performance to 1500 Pa. According to the manufacturer, the maximum climbing height is 2 cm. 1800 Pa is reached in power mode. Despite the high suction power, the noise development is quite limited at less than 65 dB.
The cleaning is done by two side brushes and one main brush. Thanks to the extra long bristles, the side brushes are able to catch dust and dirt over a wide area. The central round brush is designed in such a way that hair is not easily caught in it. Should something get caught in the brush, it can be removed and cleaned in a few simple steps. The dust box can be reached from the top of the robot vacuum cleaner. The maximum capacity is 0.4 liters. A removable HEPA filter catches the finest particles and suspended matter. There is an additional foam filter in front of the HEPA filter to protect it. Both filters can be cleaned with water.
The cleaning time required is around one minute per square meter of surface. Once the cleaning process is complete, the robot vacuum will automatically find its way back to the charging station. By the way: The 360 S6 is also able to wipe wet. A clip-on water tank with a microfiber cleaning cloth is included.
App and battery
The 360 S6 is an app-controlled vacuum robot. The app provides information on the room map, the remaining battery level and the area that has already been cleaned. Settings for the individual cleaning modes can also be made via the app. The app also allows the robot vacuum cleaner to be controlled and cleaning areas to be divided up.
The manufacturer specifies the capacity of the battery as 3200 mAh (14.8V - 44.4Wh). In standard mode the power consumption is 20 watts. One battery charge is sufficient for a cleaning time of 90 - 120 minutes. The charging time is again 120 - 150 minutes.
First impression
The 360 S6 robotic vacuum cleaner is both priced and functional between the Xiaomi Mi Vacuum and the (Xiaomi) Roborock S50). Test reports that have already been published in China are quite positive. We have also already ordered a test copy that should arrive in the coming weeks. To what extent the vacuum robot is also suitable for local use (language barriers? Spare parts and accessories?) Will have to be shown!
