Anyone else form an emotional bond to their Roomba?

IrateSpeed6 · 12-06-2008, 02:25 AM

Just had my brand new 560 delivered earlier today... I gotta say, that lil' bastard did a damn fine job of cleaning. So far it seems to do a great job - the "lighthouses" work great and it returns to home base without having to smack it. And it asks so little...
Gotta love the little buddy...

Blake · 12-06-2008, 02:32 AM

i've always wondered about those things...more specifically the scooba. i have a lot of wood floors and i hate it when they get dirty.

JayeJaymes · 12-06-2008, 02:32 AM

OMG hahah, man im with you on this one. My parents bought one from costco and we had it for about 2 months but one of the little brissels that spin boke off so we retuned it. It was a sad day

, now and then we miss seeing that little guy start his cycle and pass us by, i think we are gonna get one again though, we miss it...haha craazy

JL330i_UT · 12-06-2008, 02:37 AM

[u2b]<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LQ-jv8g1YVI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LQ-jv8g1YVI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>[/u2b]

JL330i_UT · 12-06-2008, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

rofl!!

Is the cat making it move or does it roll around by itself? And whats it doing, mopping the floor?

it drives itself, and its vacuming.

IrateSpeed6 · 12-06-2008, 08:37 AM

ok, had it for 24 hours - ran it twice...

You should see the dirt bin. I didn't realize how much crap I had in the corners and underneath stuff. Definately a great investment. I'll probably have to manually vacuum my pad maybe once or twice a year to get the tough spots.

BTW ^ you were asking - it transfers seemlessly from hardwood-to-carpet and back, the brushes etc. detect what type of surface its working on, so if it goes from room to room it switches automatically.

Its doing my kitchen right now - not one swear word out of it yet!

IrateSpeed6 · 12-06-2008, 08:38 AM

if you guys monitor woot.com, they usually sell the roomba and scooba at least once every 3 months or so...

darkcloud · 12-06-2008, 09:25 AM

My wife has been harassing me for about a year and a half to get one of these. Does it really work that well? How much noise does it make?

Scorpion · 12-06-2008, 10:02 AM

I've always wanted one after I saw it on tv lol.

777ER · 12-06-2008, 10:15 AM

There's so many different roomba's....how do I pick the right one for my appartment?

I have laminate floor in the kitchen and a plush carpet for the living room and a textured carpet in the bedroom.

TofuTurkey · 12-06-2008, 10:19 AM

OP: what's the maximum height / clearance before it decides it won't go any further in the current direction? There's this "hump", a thin layer of wood, separating my dining room and kitchen, it would be great if the bot can go over the strip and continue cleaning the other room.

LACSTER · 12-06-2008, 11:57 AM

I concur!

IrateSpeed6 · 12-06-2008, 12:07 PM

Think of me as a young Buffett - When I find something that's good I like to share my opinion. (anyone for some iRobot shares?)

SoYank · 12-06-2008, 12:35 PM

An emotional bond with a vacuum?

ACZakka325i · 12-06-2008, 05:09 PM

Can someone explain to me the pattern in which it goes around the room?

Saturn · 12-07-2008, 01:46 AM

Roomba is made by a company called irobot. They also design missile guidance systems for the military and build bomb retrieval/disposal robots for military and police forces.

The way the roomba works is that the first time you run it it goes around bumping into the walls, furniture etc, and creates a layout of what the room looks like. After it has gone around a couple of times, it computes the most efficient way to cover every part of the room at least twice before returning to its home base to recharge.

When its battery gets low, it seeks out an infrared signal sent out continuously from the home base and homes in toward it. A small receiver in the front of the roomba aligns with the IR sender in the base, and it returns home to recharge.

It also has a remote control, and can be programmed to come on automatically at any time, daily. (I have mine set to 2 pm, while I'm away)

My roomba is named Optimus.

MrHarris · 12-08-2008, 07:23 AM

I'll name mine Megatron.

Year's_End · 12-08-2008, 07:36 AM

no?

Year's_End · 12-08-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

I'll name mine Megatron.

man i would totally give you a cookie right now if i could.

SoYank · 12-08-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

man i would totally give you a cookie right now if i could.

And let the Roomba vacuum up the crumbs.

badfish · 12-08-2008, 05:28 PM

Mine is like a pet to me. One time I set mine to clean the room on the MAX setting. I closed the door, came back 15 minutes later and I see the Roomba flying across the carpet and it ran under the bed quite fast. It bumped around under my bed and I had to wait for it to come out. When it came out, I had to catch it and the canister end of it was missing. So basically it was running around without it's back end vacuuming and catching nothing. But it kinda reminded me of being a parent with a kid running around house without their pants on.

SoYank · 12-08-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badfish

Mine is like a pet to me. One time I set mine to clean the room on the MAX setting. I closed the door, came back 15 minutes later and I see the Roomba flying across the carpet and it ran under the bed quite fast. It bumped around under my bed and I had to wait for it to come out. When it came out, I had to catch it and the canister end of it was missing. So basically it was running around without it's back end vacuuming and catching nothing. But it kinda reminded me of being a parent with a kid running around house without their pants on.

12-06-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
IrateSpeed6 ¡Roca encendido! 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '08 STi Stage II Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone else form an emotional bond to their Roomba? Just had my brand new 560 delivered earlier today... I gotta say, that lil' bastard did a damn fine job of cleaning. So far it seems to do a great job - the "lighthouses" work great and it returns to home base without having to smack it. And it asks so little... Gotta love the little buddy... __________________ Like Martin w/ no Gina
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-06-2008, 02:32 AM	#2
Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	i've always wondered about those things...more specifically the scooba. i have a lot of wood floors and i hate it when they get dirty.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 02:32 AM	#3
JayeJaymes Alien 52 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: YMB 2016 M4 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00] 2011 M3 [0.00] 2016 M4 [0.00]	OMG hahah, man im with you on this one. My parents bought one from costco and we had it for about 2 months but one of the little brissels that spin boke off so we retuned it. It was a sad day , now and then we miss seeing that little guy start his cycle and pass us by, i think we are gonna get one again though, we miss it...haha craazy
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 02:37 AM	#4
JL330i_UT Lieutenant 33 Rep 462 Posts Drives: G20 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Utah iTrader: (0)	[u2b]<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LQ-jv8g1YVI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LQ-jv8g1YVI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>[/u2b]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 08:37 AM	#6
IrateSpeed6 ¡Roca encendido! 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '08 STi Stage II Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	ok, had it for 24 hours - ran it twice... You should see the dirt bin. I didn't realize how much crap I had in the corners and underneath stuff. Definately a great investment. I'll probably have to manually vacuum my pad maybe once or twice a year to get the tough spots. BTW ^ you were asking - it transfers seemlessly from hardwood-to-carpet and back, the brushes etc. detect what type of surface its working on, so if it goes from room to room it switches automatically. Its doing my kitchen right now - not one swear word out of it yet! __________________ Like Martin w/ no Gina
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#7
IrateSpeed6 ¡Roca encendido! 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '08 STi Stage II Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	if you guys monitor woot.com, they usually sell the roomba and scooba at least once every 3 months or so... __________________ Like Martin w/ no Gina
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 09:25 AM	#8
darkcloud Colonel 353 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	My wife has been harassing me for about a year and a half to get one of these. Does it really work that well? How much noise does it make? __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 10:02 AM	#9
Scorpion Major 166 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	I've always wanted one after I saw it on tv lol.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 10:15 AM	#10
777ER Lieutenant 37 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	There's so many different roomba's....how do I pick the right one for my appartment? I have laminate floor in the kitchen and a plush carpet for the living room and a textured carpet in the bedroom. __________________ -Chris 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Sedan \| Poplar trim \| Steptronic \| Cold Package \| Power front seats w/memory \| Xenon Adaptive Headlights \| PDC \| 2008 Plate LED's \| PBX \| LUX v5.2
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 10:19 AM	#11
TofuTurkey Gobble gobbledygook 5 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	OP: what's the maximum height / clearance before it decides it won't go any further in the current direction? There's this "hump", a thin layer of wood, separating my dining room and kitchen, it would be great if the bot can go over the strip and continue cleaning the other room.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 11:57 AM	#12
LACSTER Major General 781 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	I concur!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 12:07 PM	#13
IrateSpeed6 ¡Roca encendido! 17 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '08 STi Stage II Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Think of me as a young Buffett - When I find something that's good I like to share my opinion. (anyone for some iRobot shares?) __________________ Like Martin w/ no Gina
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 12:35 PM	#14
SoYank Major General 582 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	An emotional bond with a vacuum? __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-06-2008, 05:09 PM	#15
ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Can someone explain to me the pattern in which it goes around the room? __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-07-2008, 01:46 AM	#16
Saturn Private First Class 4 Rep 177 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Roomba is made by a company called irobot. They also design missile guidance systems for the military and build bomb retrieval/disposal robots for military and police forces. The way the roomba works is that the first time you run it it goes around bumping into the walls, furniture etc, and creates a layout of what the room looks like. After it has gone around a couple of times, it computes the most efficient way to cover every part of the room at least twice before returning to its home base to recharge. When its battery gets low, it seeks out an infrared signal sent out continuously from the home base and homes in toward it. A small receiver in the front of the roomba aligns with the IR sender in the base, and it returns home to recharge. It also has a remote control, and can be programmed to come on automatically at any time, daily. (I have mine set to 2 pm, while I'm away) My roomba is named Optimus.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-08-2008, 07:23 AM	#17
MrHarris yodog 201 Rep 5,024 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	I'll name mine Megatron. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-08-2008, 07:36 AM	#18
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1234 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	no? __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-08-2008, 05:28 PM	#21
badfish Major 102 Rep 1,018 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Mine is like a pet to me. One time I set mine to clean the room on the MAX setting. I closed the door, came back 15 minutes later and I see the Roomba flying across the carpet and it ran under the bed quite fast. It bumped around under my bed and I had to wait for it to come out. When it came out, I had to catch it and the canister end of it was missing. So basically it was running around without it's back end vacuuming and catching nothing. But it kinda reminded me of being a parent with a kid running around house without their pants on. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote