Robots use sensors—either a spinning laser (LiDAR) or cameras—to measure distances to walls, furniture, and obstacles. They stitch thousands of these measurements together to build an accurate floor plan, then follow that stored map during future cleaning sessions for faster, more thorough results.What’s the difference between LiDAR and camera-based mapping?

LiDAR uses a spinning laser for faster, more accurate mapping that works well in low light, but adds height to the robot. Camera-based mapping keeps the robot slimmer and can recognize specific objects, but may struggle in very dark rooms. Both work well today, so the choice depends on your specific needs.

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