The switchBot S10 mop/vacuum does not require manual refilling
SwitchchBot is doing something we’ve been waiting for a company to do since robot mops started taking the market by storm. The switchBot S10 robotic vacuum/mop plugs directly into the water line, meaning you don’t need to refill or empty that pesky water bowl again.
The problem we often encounter with robot mops and vacuums is that they require a hub with a tank for clean and dirty water. That tank needs to be manually refilled every now and then. The waste water tank needs the same attention, although it is less stressful for the senses. While most of the load is hands-free, filling and draining the robot mop pool is just another chore that gets in the way when you need your mop to clean something.
Announced at IFA 2023, the switchBot S10 mop/vacuum completely eliminates that problem by installing a docking station that plugs into your home water line. The small footprint allows the station to sit under a cabinet or in a bathroom away from traffic. As long as the hub is nearby and connected to an existing water and drain line, it can fill and drain the S10 as it cleans.
The S10 has a second channel, too. That is designed to empty the dust bin as it continues its cleaning processes throughout the day and heats the mop part to prevent bacterial growth. The dust booth is a little big and will take up more space, but the smart move was to create a low-level docking station for water activities that is easy to set up, which is what the SwitchchBot has done.
What’s even cooler is that the SwitchBot S10 can fill itself with water and then run to the new SwitchBot Humidifier 2, fill it with water and completely eliminate the need to manually refill it. The SwitchBot ecosystem essentially sets up an autonomous water-powered cleaning operation.
As for cleaning itself, the SwitchBot S10 uses a roller mop instead of rotating or vibrating pads. According to them, this makes for better cleaning that doesn’t leave smears on the floor. As it rolls and cleans, the small blade inside the S10 pushes the water out of the roller brush and contains it as dirty liquid, which will definitely be removed from your sendle system. The rolling brush automatically raises itself when the carpet is detected and the water stops spraying, although we’re not sure how much bulk the S10 is rated for. Many vacuums claim to be good for carpet but don’t lift the mop pads high enough.
For dry dirt, the S10 can measure a suction power of 6,500pa, which will easily take care of the dirt and dust hanging around your house. SwitchchBot opted to use the LiDAR sensors on the S10 to navigate and avoid obstacles, though we’re excited to test how well that works.
There’s no word on whether the S10 will see compatibility with either Matter or Google Home, but the company has made a point of focusing on that with its other products as of late.
The SwitchBot S10 will launch for an early bird price of $1,199.99 on Kickstarter in October. The SwitchchBot S10 looks like it will mark a new step in robot vacuum/mop tech with an automatic drain station, which is all we’ve ever wanted in a robot mop.
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