FACULTY OF MATEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

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INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE REPORT

(ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER)

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1.0 Inroduction 1

2.0 Technology 1

3.0 Application 2

4.0 Benefits 2

5.0 Malaysia Suggestion 2

6.0 Reference 3
1.0 Introduction
There are several technical facilities
accessible in the world today, including ones for
employment, hygiene, and many other areas,
especially in this age of globalisation. Modern
technology makes it possible for us to do any work
in our everyday lives, even if we are weary or just
want to take a break from it. Users should make the
most of this technology because it offers us
numerous advantages both now and in the future.
One of the newest technologies that can assist
consumers in effectively and simply cleaning their
homes is the robotic vacuum cleaner.
An autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner,
sometimes known as a robovac or roomba as a
generic trademark, features a restricted vacuum
floor cleaning system coupled with sensors, robotic
drives, and programmable controllers and cleaning
routines. Early models had remote control manual
operation and a "self-drive" mode that let the
machine clean on its own without human
intervention. Some designs incorporate a variety of
cleaning elements in addition to the vacuuming
functionality, while others employ spinning brushes
to access confined spaces (mopping, UV
sterilization, etc.). For improved mapping, object
recognition, and event-based cleaning, more
modern models incorporate artificial intelligence
and deep learning.
Low noise, simplicity of operation, and
autonomous cleaning are typically highlighted in
marketing brochures for robotic vacuums. It's a
common misconception, though not necessarily
true, that these gadgets are set-and-forget fixes.
Robotic vacuums often take up less space than
upright vacuums of the past and weigh far less than
even the smallest canister types. However, one
drawback of a robotic vacuum cleaner is that,
because of its size, it takes a long time to vacuum
an area. They are also reasonably priced, and their
operational costs can be greatly increased by the
need for replacement parts and batteries.
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2.0 Technology
Robotic vacuum cleaners has a few main
technology to that the vacuum can be works with
smoothly and success . Cameras are not used by
robotic vacuum cleaners to view their
surroundings. Instead, they employ a variety of
sensors, including as cliff sensors, bump sensors,
wall sensors, and optical encoders, to sense and
quantify the environments around them as well as
their own movement through them. Cliff sensors
typically detect the separation between the robot
base and the ground by reflecting infrared light off
of it. The robot will back off to avoid tumbling
over something if the distance from the floor
suddenly increases, which indicates that it is
approaching near to a stair edge or something
similar (hence the "cliff sensor" name). The
purpose of the bump sensors is implied by their
name: they detect when the robot vacuum bumps
into an object (such as a wall or chair leg). In a
different way than cliff sensors, wall sensors alert
the robot when it is getting close to a wall or other
object so it can follow the wall. The most
significant optical encoders are those on the robot's
wheels that inform it how far it has travelled. They
are known as optical encoders because they count
the number of times the wheels have revolved
using a light sensor. The robot can determine its
distance travelled from this (as well as any
differences in wheel spacing that signify a turn).
Although different models may come with extra
sensors (such a dust scanner to measure how much
dust is being collected), all robotic vacuums come
with three fundamental sensors.
Next , How the robot vaccum can navigate
the house to cleaned up ? To create a virtual map of
the room, the majority of businesses making high-
end robot vacuums employ visual simultaneous
localization and mapping (VSLAM) or LiDAR
technology. With the aid of these technologies, the
robot vacuum is able to move more effectively and
clean a whole level of a house with various rooms.
The robot won't recognise its new location if you
raise it and set it down. The robot must go forth in
an arbitrary direction to determine its location; but,
once it spots an object and begins tracing the walls,
it may determine its location in relation to the map.
Besides , Microphones are becoming a crucial
sensing technology as manufacturers of robot
vacuums continue to incorporate artificial
intelligence (AI) and the capability to employ voice
assistants. Consider the beamforming technique.
Using AI for fine-tuning, beamforming is a sort of
radio frequency (RF) management technology that
directs the noisy signal toward the microphone. The
robot vacuum is currently making a little of noise
from its motors and rotating brushes. But as
beamforming and microphone technologies
advance, motors and brushes will get quieter, and
microphones will eventually be able to recognise
the user's speech. Algorithms can be trained to
ignore particular sounds and listen just for the
user's speech. In theory, the user wishes to direct
the vacuum cleaner directly, without the use of an
app or voice assistant, to clear up anything or send
it home. That should take place inside the robot
vacuum's host CPU in real time. As an alternative,
if the microphone picks up speech, the robot
vacuum could be able to halt all of its motors and
pay attention to the order.
3.0 Application
They are mostly used to clean dirt and
dust from carpets, velvet furniture, hardwood
floors, other types of flooring, laminate floors, and
upholstery. They're also employed to clean
staircases and automobiles. Robotic vacuum
cleaners come in a variety of kinds depending on
their usage. An automated vacuum is proficient at
recognising borders. It can avoid injuring the
furniture as well as being harmed by itself thanks to
sensors and a protective buffer. Additionally, it has
the ability to detect stairs and walls, and when it
does, it will turn around immediately. Some
sophisticated robots, such as the Roborock S5
series, can even create a real-time map and plot a
route to enable more thorough and effective
cleaning.
4.0 Benefits
This robotic vacuum cleaner has many
advantages over normal vacuum cleaners that are
quite large in size and make quite a lot of noise.
Among the benefits we get from this robotic
vacuum cleaner is small, compact and easy to use.
Since a robot vacuum is far smaller than an upright
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or canister vacuum cleaner, it may be kept almost
anywhere—in a closet, beneath a bed, or wherever
there is available space. The device is therefore
perfect for any homeowner who is attempting to
minimise their stuff or has limited storage space.
Due to their size, these tiny vacuums may be
moved from one place to another with ease. You
may relocate it from one spot to another without
emptying your trunk or using a borrowed vehicle.
As an extra bonus, the product's diminutive size
and low-slung design enable it to go under furniture
and access tight spaces that traditional vacuum
cleaners are unable to.
Next , Saves your time also that benefits
that you get from robotic vacuum cleaner .
Everybody has noticed that their lives have gotten
busier in the twenty-first century. Multitasking has
become essential to and a necessary component of
modern life. The fact that you don't need to be there
while the vacuum is running is one of the most
appealing features of robot vacuum cleaners. Just
switch it on before you leave the house, and it will
take care of everything while you're gone. As a
result, the time you save by not physically
vacuuming may be used for business, leisure,
playing with your children, or whatever else you
choose. The saying "time is money" really does
apply to this product as well. Besides, You
may have a lot cleaner environment and a healthier
physique thanks to robotic vacuums. A robotic
vacuum can thoroughly clean your home with great
efficiency and quality, reducing the likelihood that
you will be exposed to an unhealthy environment.
Dust, spots, and other stains in your home may be
harmful to your health. Additionally, using a robot
is undoubtedly good for your health if you have
joint or mobility problems.
Then , The simplicity of operation of a
robot vacuum cleaner may be its greatest benefits.
The device almost runs itself after it has been
configured for a certain area and the timer has been
set at a particular start time. You only need to set
up the gadget by placing it in the proper beginning
location on the floor. In addition, as technology
advances, several models have been improved to be
practically error-proof and self-regulating, making
accidents less probable overall. That means you
won't have to be concerned about your vacuum
breaking down or getting trapped anywhere.
5.0 Malaysian Environment (suggestions)
Many individuals, both in Malaysia and
overseas, must like this more and more advanced
technology because it makes daily tasks easier to
complete at home or elsewhere. Technology like
this robotic vacuum cleaner belongs in every home.
since it greatly simplifies cleaning. Based on
household hygiene, Malaysia likewise embraced
this technique and introduced it to the country in
the early 20th century. This robotic vacuum cleaner
has received highly positive feedback from
Malaysians, and many have purchased one to make
housecleaning easier and faster. Automated
vacuum One of the factors driving interest in this
cutting-edge technology among Malaysian buyers
is the cleaner's ease of storage.
The greatest materials and cutting-edge
technology have to be used to make this advanced
robotic vacuum cleaner. Therefore, the cost of each
vacuum may be extremely considerable for
Malaysian consumers. For some consumers, this is
not a concern since they feel that the convenience
and goodness supplied by this robotic vacuum
cleaner must be comparable to the cost of the
technology. The availability of this cutting-edge
technology must be able to lessen the load on
customers who purchase for domestic cleaning. In
comparison to earlier vacuums, it is quieter and
easier to operate and store. Buyers who may be
busy at work but yet want to maintain their home
tidy make the most of these advantages and
conveniences.

6.0 Reference
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Vacuum Cleaner. (2021, October 15).
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2. Wikipedia contributors. (2022, November
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3. Flowers, J. (2017, April 10). 10 Reasons
Why You Need A Robot Vacuum Cleaner.
Compact Appliance.
https://learn.compactappliance.com/benefi
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4. Essential Robot Vacuum Features to Look
Out for. (2021, October 15). Roborock US
Official Site.
https://us.roborock.com/blogs/blog/essenti
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5. Robot Vacuum Cleaners - Everything You
Need to Know. (2019, April 3). Vacuum
Judge.
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