SwitchBot S10 1

Any links to online stores should be assumed to be affiliates. The company or PR agency provides all or most review samples. They have no control over my content, and I provide my honest opinion.

Tokyo-based smart home company SwitchBot has announced the launch of the S10, an innovative new robot vacuum cleaner with the world’s first fully autonomous self-refilling and draining system. The S10 is currently raising funds on Kickstarter, with super early bird pricing starting at $799.

SwitchBot S10 Specifications

SwitchBot S10 KV 02

Here are the key specifications for the SwitchBot S10 robot vacuum and its accessories:

Mopping

  • Self-clean Speed: 300 RPM
  • Mopping Noise: 62dB(A)
  • Mop Downforce: 10N
  • Retraction Height: 7mm

Vacuuming

  • Suction Power: 6500 Pa
  • Vacuuming Noise: 66dB(A)

Battery

  • Capacity: 4000 mAh
  • Max Cleaning Time: 140 minutes
  • Max Cleaning Area: 120 sqm / 1290 sq ft

Auto-Empty Station

  • Dust Bag Capacity: 4 Liters
  • Mop Drying Time: Less than 3 hours

Water Station

  • Clear Water Tank: 2.5 Liters
  • Sewage Tank: 2 Liters

Dimensions

  • S10 Robot: 365 x 365 x 115 mm
  • Auto-Empty Station: 260 x 207 x 412 mm
  • Water Station: 400 x 165 x 100 mm

Unlike existing robot vacuums that require manual refilling and emptying, the S10 features a compact Water Station that connects directly to plumbing to automatically refill its water tank and drain dirty water. The Water Station has one pipe for clean water and another that links to the sewage drain, allowing the S10 to function much like a washing machine in self-supplying and draining water without any manual intervention.

Self refilling and draining

Once connected, the S10 can be placed anywhere with access to a water supply and drainage. The Water Station shares water supply from dishwashers, washing machines or directly from home plumbing using the included accessories. Measuring just 10cm x 40cm, the Water Station has a small footprint, even when paired with SwitchBot’s auto-emptying station.

For homes where connecting to plumbing is not possible, SwitchBot will provide an external water tank with 2.5 liters of fresh water capacity and 2 liters for waste water. This accessory comes at no extra cost for Kickstarter backers.

In addition to self-refilling, the S10 also automatically helps refill SwitchBot’s Evaporative Humidifier and drain the SwitchBot Dehumidifier using its direct plumbing connection. The Evaporative Humidifier provides cool mist, reduces white dust and prevents damage to furniture.

The S10 has a full suite of vacuuming and mopping features powered by strong 6500Pa suction. It uses an anti-tangle rubber brush optimized for carpets, a roller mop for hard floors and LiDAR navigation with AI to avoid obstacles and map homes.

Other key features include:

  • Self-vacuuming and mopping
  • Self-drying after cleaning
  • Self-emptying dustbin
  • LiDAR mapping
  • AI obstacle avoidance
  • Carpet drying technology
  • 6500Pa suction power

SwitchBot plans to add Matter support in the future once the protocol officially supports robot vacuums. This will allow the S10 to work with other Matter-compatible smart home devices.

The SwitchBot S10 is now available on Kickstarter with super early bird pricing starting at $799. The estimated retail price when it launches is $1199.

Quoted in the announcement, SwitchBot CEO Simon Weng said: “The S10 takes the robot vacuum to the next level with its revolutionary self-refilling and draining system. This eliminates the hassle of manual maintenance so you can truly experience hands-free cleaning.”

The Kickstarter campaign has already raised over $1 million in the first day, demonstrating strong interest in this innovative new product. Delivery of the first S10 units to backers is estimated for July 2024 if fundraising goals are met.

Comparison SwitchBot vs Roborock vs Ecovacs vs Dreametech 

Product nameSwitchBot S10Roborock S7 MaxV UltraRoborock S7 Max UltraECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OmniECOVACS DEEBOT T10 OMNIECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OmniDreametech L10 Ultra
Product overview
ASIN/B09NM549V7B0BVB6JKMXB0C4DFB33WB0BBYWK3HYB09NPKWDRXB0BTDKV1GS
MSRP$1,199.99$1,199.99$1,299.99$1,099.99$1,199.99$1,549.99$899.00
Navigation and obstacle avoidanceLDS + infraredLDS+3D+CamLDS + Collision Obstacle AvoidanceLDS + AI + 3D obstacle avoidance + visual mappingLDS + AI Obstacle Avoidance + Visual Mapping + CamLDS + 3D Obstacle Avoidance + Visual Mapping + CamLDS + collision avoidance + 3D mapping
Robot vacuumVacuumingSide brush * 1 rubber brush * 1Side brush * 1 rubber brush * 1Side brush * 1 rubber brush * 1rubber brush * 1 side brush * 2rubber brush * 1 side brush * 2rubber brush * 1 side brush * 2Side brush * 1 rubber brush * 1
MoppingRoller mopSemicircular mopSemicircular mopRound mop * 2Round mop * 2Round mop * 2Round mop * 2
Mopping methodRolling mopping + real-time self-cleaningVibrationVibrationPress down + rotatePress down + rotatePress down + rotatePress down + rotate
Auto-lifting mop7mm5mm5mm9mm//7mm
Suction power6500Pa5100Pa5500Pa6000Pa5000Pa5000Pa5300Pa
Battery life4000mAh (140 min)180min180min5200mAh (190 min)5200mAh(260min)5200mAh(260min)210min
Base stationAuto empty
Empty size4L (70days)2.5L2.5L (7 weeks)3L(75days)3L(75days)3L(75days)3L(60days)
Auto mop washingReal-time self-cleaning, no need to return to the station for cleaningNeed to return to station for cleaningNeed to return to station for cleaningNeed to return to station for cleaning, 131℉ hot water mop washingNeed to return to station for cleaningNeed to return to station for cleaningNeed to return to station for cleaning
Auto mop washing×
Water tank filling methodAutomatic filling and draining by connecting to plumbing systemManual refilling and drainingManual refilling and drainingManual refilling and drainingManual refilling and drainingManual refilling and drainingManual refilling and draining
Base station self-cleaningNo need to clean×
Other featuresVoice control√ Works with Alexa√ Works with Alexa√ OK YIKO/Alexa/Google+√ OK YIKO/Alexa/Google+√ OK YIKO/Alexa/Google+√ Works with Alexa
Multi-floor mapping
Camera monitor××

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *