The iRobot Roomba comes in the shape of a disc. It measures 13.4 inches in diameter and less than 3.5 inches in height. On its front half portion is a large contact-sensing bumper mounted. It comes with an infrared sensor at its very center so that the robot is able to measure the room and pick up signs of barriers as it cleans around a certain area. A carrying handle is also fitted on the top for easy handling and storage.

Depending on the model purchased, it may come with one to three "Virtual Wall" infrared transmitter units. There have been several generations of units, with each model fitted with improvements that seem to break barriers of conventional household cleaning.

Electricity is not an issue while the Roomba operates because it comes with internal nickel-metal hydride batteries that can be recharged once cleaning is completed. To charge the batteries, the unit comes with a wall plug. The later generations, however, come with a self-charging Homebase. The robot itself will automatically try to find it with the use of its infrared beacon. Charging takes approximately three hours, with the Home Base designed to adapt to second and third Roomba generations. The earlier models came with a twelve-hour charger, although a three-hour rapid charger is also an option.

The latest set of iRobot Roomba no longer need to be told the size of the room. The built-in sensors are already able to handle this task. Now, users can simply press the Clean button and the Roomba is all set to go.

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So, how exactly does the iRobot Roomba work? This amazing piece of equipment helps you in the following ways:

1. The powerful suction and rotating brushes helps collect dust and lint that has gathered on your floors.

2. While you work, it automatically navigates itself for best cleaning coverage. All these while you concentrate on the other tasks in your home.

3. It cleans under and around furniture, into corners and along wall edges. It even covers areas that are hard to reach.

4. It self-adjusts when it shifts surfaces such as carpets and hard floors.

5. It has built-in sensors that can help the disc automatically avoid stairs, drop-offs and off-limit areas found in your home.

6. It is very easy to use and it doesn't require intensive research just to be able to work it. All you need to do is press the clean button while the Roomba takes care of the rest.

7. You can recharge the Roomba in its Homebase and is able to clean as long as 120 minutes when fully charged.

8. Comes with 2 Virtual Walls that will serve as its barrier so that it knows where to not cross.

Homemakers can now go about their usual business without having to worry about furniture breaking. The best part of the deal is that the iRobot Roomba was designed to take care of itself. The makers behind the model had the today's busy lifestyle in mind when they designed this product. The robot even puts itself away after it completes its chore. This intelligent floor vacuum has saved people hours of cleaning and household chore because of its basic design.

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