5 Things to Know About Your Robot Vacuum's LiDAR Sensor

The spinning tower on top is a LiDAR sensor, not a decoration. It shoots laser pulses in every direction to measure distances to walls and furniture.

LiDAR creates a live floor plan of your home. The sensor stitches distance data into a map so the vacuum knows exactly where it is.

LiDAR-equipped vacuums navigate in straight lines. They don’t bump around randomly like older models without this sensor.

The sensor works in the dark. LiDAR uses its own laser light, so it maps and cleans just as well with the lights off.

LiDAR is more accurate than camera-based navigation. It measures distances precisely, avoiding the drift and confusion common with visual systems.