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Why is navigation so important?
A comparison of available systems
Chaotic navigation
• Room dimension is not logged due to absence
of on board roof-mapping camera
• The robotic vacuum cleaner cleans randomly
• Lack of systematic approach leads to energy
inefficiency
Systematic navigation
• Gyro sensor and roof-mapping camera
for orientation in rooms
• The robotic vacuum cleaner moves in parallel
paths
• Hard-to-reach areas and edges are cleaned
unreliably
Smart Navigation from Miele
• Miele's indoor positioning system enables
superior orientation in rooms
• The robotic vacuum cleaner cleans in parallel
paths
• Difficult-to-access areas and edges are
methodically and reliably cleaned
