As many of you already know, the Deebot X5 Pro Omni will be officially released on August 2nd. One of its intriguing features is its ability to overcome obstacles up to 22mm in height. In today’s test, I’m going to verify this claim by running the robot over fixed wooden planks with heights ranging from 14mm to 22mm.
Why Fixed Planks?
We need to fix the planks to the floor because, without proper anchoring, they might shift and not provide a true test of the robot’s climbing ability. The primary purpose of this feature is to navigate fixed obstacles rather than cleaning around loose items scattered on the floor. Therefore, even with the robot vacuum and mop, it’s still necessary to clear the floor of any loose items to allow the robot to work most effectively.
The Climbing Test Setup
To accurately assess the Deebot X5 Pro Omni’s climbing ability, I prepared a series of wooden planks in different heights: 14mm, 17mm, 18.5mm, 20.5mm, and 22mm. Each plank was securely fixed to the floor to ensure a fair and consistent test.
Conducting the Test
- 14mm Obstacle:
- The robot easily climbed over the 14mm plank with no issues, demonstrating its basic climbing capability.
- 17mm Obstacle:
- Similarly, it cleared the 17mm obstacle effortlessly, showing a good performance.
- 18.5mm Obstacle:
- The Deebot X5 Pro Omni continued to perform well by easily overcoming the 18.5mm plank.
- 20.5mm Obstacle:
- The robot climbed over the 20.5mm obstacle successfully, indicating strong climbing power.
- 22mm Obstacle:
- The final test, matching the manufacturer’s claim, was slightly more challenging but the robot managed to clear the 22mm obstacle without slipping or getting stuck.
Additional Challenge
To push the robot further, I placed two 22mm planks side by side to simulate a wider obstacle. The Deebot X5 Pro Omni still managed to climb over this broader barrier, suggesting that if it can ascend an obstacle, it can generally handle slightly wider ones as well.
Conclusion
The Deebot X5 Pro Omni passed all the climbing tests with flying colors, from 14mm to 22mm, as the manufacturer promised. While we didn’t have planks taller than 22mm to further test its limits, the robot’s performance at 22mm was impressive. This shows that the robot handles smaller obstacles with ease and maintains good traction even at the maximum height.
Overall, the Deebot X5 Pro Omni is an excellent choice if you need a robot vacuum that can handle various obstacles in your home. Its ability to climb and navigate different heights ensures it can clean more effectively, providing a thorough and reliable cleaning experience.
Stay tuned for the official release on August 2nd, and get ready to experience the impressive capabilities of the Deebot X5 Pro Omni!
