Samsung Navibot is the 4th generation of robotic vacuum cleaners manufactured by Samsung

Samsung

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, and released on the market in 2009. The Samsung Navibot differs from other robotic vacuums with its Visionary Mapping system where by using an infrared

Infrared

Infrared light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than that of visible light, measured from the nominal edge of visible red light at 0.74 micrometres , and extending conventionally to 300 µm...

 camera on its top, it maps out the ceiling as it manovers around.

Features

5th generation

• reduced height (only 8 cm high)
• self emptying dust bin
• Visionary Mapping Plus System

The Navibot S line will have different versions, not all docking stations will empty the robot's dust bin.

Some of the new models area available under the following model numbers:

• VC-RM84V
• VC-RM52V
• VC-RM52VR
• VC-RM84VB

The 4th gen Navibot has the following features:

• Dual inwards rotating brushes which push debris inwards to its main brush roller.
• Roof facing camera for ceiling mapping
• Infrared depth sensor (Cliff Sensor)
• Front Bumper
• 0.6L Dust Bin
• Remote Control
• Windows CE Operating System
• HEPA Filter

Model Variations

Currently, Samsung only has two models on the western market:

• SR8845
• SR8855 (VC-RL84V in Asian market)

Specifications

• Gross Weight: 7.8 kg
• Battery: Ni-MH (90min running time)
• Camera: 30fps
• Speed: 0.3m/sec
• Noise: 70dBA
• Dimension: 355 x 59 x 93mm
• Dust Capacity: 0.6L

The higher spec SR8855 has all the same features as the SR8845, but also sports the following extras:

• Touch sensitive buttons
• Daily Timer Schedule (SR8845 only has delay timer)
• Quick Empty dust bin (You can insert a larger style domestic vacuum hose and vacuum out any dust in the dust bin)
• Mirror Blue colour (SR8845 is Neutral Gray in colour)
• The SR8855 also comes packaged with two different style of virtual fences
• Extra brush accessories

Other Models

Samsung have the following newer models currently available to select Asian markets. They feature a slightly faster speed, a quieter dB rating, various colours and the high spec models have a revised shaped front sensor window.

Low Spec:

• VC-RL87W
• VC-RL67V
• VC-RL67VB (Same as VC-RL67V, but Blue in colour)

High Spec:

• VC-RL87V
• VC-RL87VR (Same as VC-RL87V, but Red in colour)
• SR8895

Discontinued Models

• 4th Generation
  • VC-RA52V
  • VC-RL52V (SR8840)
  • VC-RL52VB (Same as VC-RL52V, but Blue in colour)
  • VC-RA50V
  • VC-RA50VK
  • VC-RL50V
  • VC-RA84V
  • VC-RA84VC
  • VC-RL84V
  • VC-RL84VC
  • SR8830
  • SR8850

• 3rd Generation
  • VC-RE70V
  • VC-RE72V
  • SR9630

• 2nd Generation
  • VC-RS60
  • VC-RS60H
  • VC-RS62
  • VC-RS62H

• 1st Generation
  • VC-RP30

TangoView

TangoView is a feature used on newer and upcoming Samsung Navibot models. TangoView uses a separate forward facing video camera and microphone which can be wirelessly streamed to computers and smartphones (through a web browser). You can also drive the Navibot through the web browser.

Reprogramming

Although there are no confirmations of hacking or reprogramming the Navibot, the main circuit board does have USB pinouts for connection to a master PC for firmware/software updating. In theory, this would allow a programmer to possibly modify the existing Windows CE

Windows CE

Microsoft Windows CE is an operating system developed by Microsoft for embedded systems. Windows CE is a distinct operating system and kernel, rather than a trimmed-down version of desktop Windows...

operating system, or upload a completely different system (such as Linux).

External links

• http://www.samsung.com/ Samsung Homepage
• http://www.cnet.com.au/samsung-navibot-339304947.htm CNET Australia Review
• http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/home-appliances/vacuum-cleaner/bagless-type/VCR8855L4B/XSA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=specification Samsung Australia 8855 Specification Page
• http://www.robotreviews.com/chat/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=13624 Disassembling the SR8855