Walk the floor first
Cables, loose rugs, lightweight mats and low furniture can stop a run. Note thresholds and narrow passages before planning rooms. Give the dock a stable, accessible location with enough clear space for the device to return.
Make the map match reality
Name rooms in language occupants use and draw boundaries at actual doorways. Mark fragile objects, pet bowls and spaces where the robot often gets trapped. Run a supervised test before scheduling unattended cleaning. A map is a working plan, not a perfect survey.
Keep maintenance in the routine
Emptying bins, cleaning sensors and brushes, and checking pads are still part of ownership. Consider where dirty water or debris will be handled. Automation is most useful when it reduces daily effort without making maintenance invisible.
QUESTIONS TO TAKE INTO A PROJECT
Before you choose a product
- Which obstacles appear only on busy days?
- Can the robot reach and return to its dock?
- Who handles routine cleaning of the machine?
This guide is a planning concept, not a product recommendation or a promise of service availability. Site conditions and applicable requirements should be checked for each project.