Robot vacuum cleaners from China are cheap and can compete very well with the comparatively expensive models in this country. Suction robots from Chuwi are particularly popular, but another manufacturer is also jumping on the bandwagon and releasing powerful suction robots under the “JISIWEI” brand that are equipped with numerous gadgets. You can find out in this article what JISIWEI does differently and what impression we have of the “JISIWEI I3” model.
JISIWEI I3
The JISIWEI I3 robot vacuum cleaner is the manufacturer's second model. The predecessor "JISIWEI S+" already surprised with unusual gadgets, such as an HD camera, but also with an interesting design. However, the manufacturer paid a lot for these gimmicks. You have to shell out an impressive €350 for the JISIWEI S+. The new I3 model, on the other hand, does not want to miss out on this variety of functions and is available from just €160.
Camera, app and voice commands
The JISIWEI I3 is also equipped with a camera. This has a resolution of 1 megapixel and can be accessed via an app on a smartphone or tablet. In addition to live image transmission, there is also a possibility for motion detection including alarm notifications, images and videos can be recorded, and a small microphone also records the corresponding sound. The camera is attached to the frame of the vacuum robot. The viewing angle is 120°. Why you need such a function on a vacuum robot is of course questionable. This function is definitely a nice gimmick, because you can also access the vacuum robot externally, for example while on the move. The JISIWEI I3 is located in the home WLAN and is directly connected to a cloud. So if you're on vacation and want to zoom around your apartment, you can operate the robot vacuum cleaner remotely and check whether everything is okay. Another gimmick is the transmission of voice commands. The robot vacuum cleaner can also be operated using so-called “voice prompts”. For example, if you say “Clean”, the JISIWEI I3 starts its cleaning tour. However, all voice commands must be transmitted to the robot in English. The device does not understand German!
cleaning modes
A total of 7 different cleaning modes can be selected. Here is an overview:
Circle cleaning: There are 3 suction profiles to choose from. The robot vacuum moves from a fixed point in snow-shell-like circles to the edges of the room. You can choose whether the robot should move clockwise or counterclockwise. Another option is cleaning in closed circles. The robot drives a complete circle, changes its position by a few centimeters and drives another closed circle.
Edge cleaning: The JISIWEI I3 orients itself to the edges of the room and first moves along them. Then he moves along the edges to the center of the room.
Lane cleaning: The robot moves in lamellar lanes through the room.
Zigzag cleaning: From the edge of the room to the edge of the room in zigzag movements.
Arbitrary: The vacuum robot drives through the room without a fixed profile.
Suction power and sensors
The suction power of the 30W device is specified by the manufacturer as 800Pa, with a volume below 65dB. The dust container has a capacity of 600ml. A wiping function is also available. A microfiber cloth (120x180mm) included in the scope of delivery can be attached to the underside for this purpose. A small, additional water container also enables wet mopping. On the underside of the JISIWEI I3 there are two sweeping brushes that move the dirt to the suction intake. Using various infrared sensors, the JISIWEI I3 can move through the room without collision. To prevent a fall, there are also several IR sensors on the underside of the robot housing. The I3 climbs obstacles up to a height of 1.5cm.
Battery and charging
The battery capacity is 2200mAh. The maximum running time is 2 hours. The device is fully charged after 3 hours. The charging station included in delivery is also the base station of the robot vacuum cleaner. As soon as the battery becomes weak or the “Return to Home” function is triggered by the user, the JISIWEI I3 tries to find its way to the charging station on its own.
Conclusion
The JISIWEI I3 presents itself very well on the data sheet and various reports on the predecessor also suggest that JISIWEI is a good quality vacuum robot manufacturer. The range of functions is powerful and can compete with the Chuwi ILIFE series, but also with models from relevant brands. The robot hoover is scheduled to appear in September 2016. So you can be curious!
