Shark IQ Robot R101AE Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum review

I’m too lazy to robot vacuum.

I don’t feel like making sure the dog bowl isn’t in the way, moving the shoes out of the middle of the entryway, and moving my laptop cord and cellphone chargers so the robot doesn’t eat them. I also don’t feel like emptying the dustbin after I robot vacuum.

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review a new robot vacuum by Shark called the IQ Robot. What does the Shark IQ Robot have over the gazillion other robot vacuums on the market? Is it prettier? Smarter? Will it fold my laundry? What makes it so special?

Well, like the Roomba i7 plus, the Shark IQ R101AE is an auto-emptying robot vacuum. It’s also supposed to have exceptional suction power, a self-cleaning brush roll, advanced mapping capabilities, and a relatively affordable price tag.

Let’s see if this self-emptying robot is as great as it sounds.

Getting started
When I opened the box, I found the Shark IQ robot, which already had the self-cleaning brush roll, wheels, and main components installed. To complete the robot’s assembly, all I had to do was snap on the two front side brushes, which are single prong. I also found the self-emptying base, which serves as the charging dock as well. Lastly, there’s an included mat in case I wanted to setup the IQ robot on a carpeted area. I didn’t use the mat since I set the unit up on a hard floor surface.
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from Smart Home – Digital Trends