Independent Technical Reference
Commercial robot vacuum airflow, floor tools, navigation, filtration and buyer verification
This profile separates dry-pickup hardware from mapping, runtime, public-area safety and fleet-data claims so buyers can compare complete operating systems.
First published 2026-08-09 · Last verified 2026-08-09
This independent category reference is not a safety, filtration, dust-hazard or purchasing approval. Confirm the exact robot, floor tool, filter, software, mapped site, regional conformity and service plan.
| Fact | Technical reference | Scope boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup boundary | Dry debris pickup through brushes, airflow, separation and containment | Reviewed robots; not wet pickup or hazardous dust approval. |
| Metric boundary | Suction pressure, airflow, cleaning width and pickup result are not interchangeable | Exact model values only. |
| Floor boundary | Carpet and hard-floor capability depends on the installed floor tool and approved surface | Named machines and accessories. |
| Autonomy boundary | Mapping and automatic charging do not remove supervision, emptying or exception work | Reviewed systems. |
WCB explanatory visual
An original system map synthesized from reviewed operator manuals. It explains functional flow, not a universal machine architecture.
Maps, zones and schedules
Defines authorized cleaning work.
Main roller, side brushes and floor tool
Moves debris into the pickup path.
Vacuum motor, ducting and seals
Carries loosened debris toward separation.
Filter, bag or bin
Retains collected debris and manages exhaust air.
Sensors, battery, charger, alerts and fleet layer
Keeps the robot localized and returns work to staff when needed.
Equipment taxonomy
These formats describe operator relationship and task scale. None is a universal winner.
Official Gausium product image illustrating a larger upright autonomous vacuum architecture with side brushes and a serviceable floor tool.
Buyer focusUse the format as a starting point, then compare the operating envelope, utilities, duty cycle, operator workflow, accessory system and the exact configured machine.
Official image sourceSpecification dictionary
| Metric | Purchasing meaning | Reporting boundary | Comparison caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning width | Nominal brush or floor-tool path | May include or exclude side brushes | Do not compare unmatched width definitions. |
| Suction pressure and airflow | Describe different parts of the airflow system | Static pressure, airflow and input power are different | None alone proves pickup result. |
| Bin or bag capacity | Supports emptying-frequency planning | Nominal container volume | Bulk density and fill sensing affect usable capacity. |
| Runtime and charging | Supports route and fleet sizing | Battery, floor resistance and settings dependent | Maximum runtime is not achieved cleaning time. |
| Practical coverage | Measures completed route output under real conditions | Must include turns, obstacles, emptying and interventions | Do not mix vendor theoretical and site-measured values. |
Evidence + WCB interpretation
Official application evidence does not establish automatic suitability. Each row shows what still needs to be tested.
Official Gausium application image. A buyer still needs a trial on representative carpet, edges, transitions, traffic and debris.
Buyer focusTreat the photographed setting as context only. Validate utilities, surface compatibility, operating space, operator controls, environmental conditions and the planned work process on site.
Official image sourcePickup, pile interaction, edge result and visible grooming should be trialled together.
Transitions and tool compromises can matter more than nominal suction.
Traffic segregation, bulk debris and dust classification determine fit.
System component map
Component families are labels only. No component link or cross-model compatibility is claimed.
WCB map separating floor-contact tools, airflow and filtration, autonomy and safety, and battery or fleet interfaces.
Buyer focusBefore substitution or service work, match the current manual, model and serial range, part number, physical interface, approved material or chemistry, and electrical configuration.
Evidence sourcesiec63327, karcher-cv50, gausium-v40, lionsbot-r3vac
Agitate surfaces and feed the pickup inlet.
Transports, separates and retains dry debris.
Localizes, plans paths and responds to people or obstacles.
Supplies traction, vacuum and computing power.
Schedules, reports and supports the robot.
Verified relationships
Representative, not exhaustive. A link means the official source connects the named brand and model; it does not establish a factory, OEM or component-supplier relationship.
| Brand | Model | Subtype | Official specification reference | Market scope | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kärcher | KIRA CV 50 | Autonomous commercial vacuum robot |
| Kärcher Singapore product page | 2026-08-09 | karcher-cv50 |
| Gausium | Vacuum 40 | Autonomous multi-surface vacuum robot |
| Gausium global page | 2026-08-09 | gausium-v40 |
| ECOVACS | DEEBOT PRO K1 VAC | Commercial carpet vacuum robot |
| ECOVACS Commercial page | 2026-08-09 | ecovacs-k1 |
| Makita | DRC300 | Commercial robotic cleaner |
| Makita official product materials | 2026-08-09 | makita-drc300 |
| Makita | DRC200 | Robotic cleaner |
| Makita cleaner catalogue | 2026-08-09 | makita-catalog |
| LionsBot | R3 Vac | Compact autonomous vacuum robot |
| LionsBot global product page | 2026-08-09 | lionsbot-r3vac |
WCB decision support
No composite score or brand ranking. Each row identifies a comparison trap and the next verification action.
Engineering validation
This checklist narrows verification work; it is not a compatibility guarantee or repair manual.
Brush and inlet geometry determine surface interaction and pickup.
Required actionConfirm exact tool and consumable IDs for each surface.
Filter media alone does not define whole-machine containment.
Required actionObtain system test basis and approved dust class.
The robot moves around people, obstacles and level changes.
Required actionVerify conformity documents and site controls.
Uptime depends on the full support system.
Required actionRecord versions, battery pack, charger, spares and SLA.
Standards boundary
JurisdictionInternational
Version2021
ApplicabilitySafety requirements for automatic commercial floor-treatment machines within scope.
JurisdictionInternational
Version2021
ApplicabilityParticular safety requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners for commercial use, including power-brush provisions within scope.
Technical developments
LionsBot announced R3 Vac as a professional autonomous vacuum solution with MagicTag deployment.
IEC published the commercial automatic floor-treatment machine safety standard.
Evidence record
First published 2026-08-09 · Last verified 2026-08-09 · Last material modification 2026-08-09
IEC
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09 · Published 2021-10-14
IEC
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09 · Published 2021-06-23
Kärcher
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09
Gausium
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09
ECOVACS Commercial Robotics
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09
Makita
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09
Makita
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09
LionsBot
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09
LionsBot
Open official sourceAccessed 2026-08-09 · Published 2023-05-31