1. Test items

Cleaning ability test: This is one of the core indicators, including the evaluation of the cleaning effect of different types of garbage, such as fine dust, hair, and large debris. Observe whether the robot can completely suck all kinds of garbage into the dust box, whether the hair is easy to entangle the brush and affect subsequent cleaning, and test the cleaning coverage rate, that is, the proportion of the robot covering the ground in a cleaning task. The higher the coverage, the fewer areas are missed and the more thorough the cleaning.

Navigation accuracy test: By simulating a complex home environment, setting up obstacles such as tables, chairs, and sundries, check whether the sweeping robot can quickly and accurately identify and plan a reasonable route, avoid colliding with furniture, and efficiently complete the cleaning task and return to the charging station smoothly, so as to judge the reliability of its navigation system.

Endurance test: Test the continuous cleaning time of the sweeping robot when it is fully charged, and the sensitivity and accuracy of the automatic recharging function when the battery is low, to ensure that it can meet the daily household large-area cleaning needs and will not "strike" midway.

Safety performance testing: Check whether the shell material is fireproof and leakage-proof. During operation, whether the motor and other components have abnormal heating and excessive noise, etc., to ensure safe use and avoid potential dangers.

2. Testing methods

Simulated scene test method: Build a test site similar to the real home environment, filled with various types of garbage, let the sweeping robot work according to the preset program, manually observe and record the cleaning effect, navigation performance, etc., to intuitively reflect the actual use ability.

Instrument monitoring method: Use professional power monitors, noise testers, etc. to accurately measure quantitative indicators such as battery life and noise; use thermal imagers to detect heating conditions and provide objective data support.

Long-term stability test method: Let the sweeping robot perform cleaning tasks for many consecutive days and multiple times, simulate long-term use scenarios, check performance degradation, component wear, etc., and evaluate product durability.

3. Testing standards

National standards stipulate the basic safety and performance bottom line to ensure the basic rights of consumers; industry standards are based on the development of sweeping robot technology and market segmentation, targeting products with different price points and functional positioning, and refining special indicators such as cleaning and navigation to guide healthy competition in the industry; international standards focus on the global market, promote domestic products to meet international standards and enhance competitiveness.

4. Significance of testing

For manufacturers, strict testing promotes technological innovation, quality improvement, creates high-quality brands, and wins market favor; for consumers, they can choose efficient, safe, and intelligent sweeping robots based on testing, free their hands, enjoy a clean home, and promote the healthy development of the industry.