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expiredeljeferocks posted Apr 17, 2022 05:30 PM
expiredeljeferocks posted Apr 17, 2022 05:30 PM

Costco Members: iRobot Roomba i8+ Robot Vacuum w/ Automatic Dirt Disposal

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$580

$700

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: iRobot Roomba i8+ Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum w/ Automatic Dirt Disposal (i855020) for $579.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member eljeferocks for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal
  • 3-Stage Cleaning System and 10X the Suction
  • The i8+ Learns the Layout of Your Home & Builds Personal Smart Maps
  • Target Specific Areas to Clean Within Your Rooms
  • Imprint Link Technology Allows Roomba i8+ & Braava Jet m6 Robots to Clean Together

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  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through May 8, 2022 or while supplies last
    • Limit 2 per member
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars out of 5 overall based on 5,000+ reviews on Costco Wholesale
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale return policy may be found here

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: iRobot Roomba i8+ Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum w/ Automatic Dirt Disposal (i855020) for $579.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member eljeferocks for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal
  • 3-Stage Cleaning System and 10X the Suction
  • The i8+ Learns the Layout of Your Home & Builds Personal Smart Maps
  • Target Specific Areas to Clean Within Your Rooms
  • Imprint Link Technology Allows Roomba i8+ & Braava Jet m6 Robots to Clean Together

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through May 8, 2022 or while supplies last
    • Limit 2 per member
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.4 stars out of 5 overall based on 5,000+ reviews on Costco Wholesale
  • About this store:
    • Costco Wholesale return policy may be found here

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paperwastage
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irobot never has lidar.

for this model (i8+), it uses camera & VSLAM (uses the camera to determine where it is, to construct a 3D map), not random bouncing

but because it doesn't have lidar, it will "SLAM" against your furniture to determine where it can go (it's more like a touch/bounce, not a hard slam). usually your furniture will be okay

if you don't want marks at all on your furniture, look for lidar robots (those sometimes do touch/bounce against your furniture, but not as badly as a VSLAM robot)

vslam camera vs lidar (there are some robot vacuums that use both lidar + camera for object avoidance)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O8VmDiab3w
Kinaesthetics
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Front facing camera with object detection and navigation. The J7+ is SIGNIFICANTLY better at navigating and avoiding objects like cords and such. The i8+ is old stuff. I tried both and settled on the J7+ because it was that much better. I can actually trust it without having to prep my floor. It navigates around all of the stuff.

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Could probably knock another $50 off with the Easter22 coupon which expires today.
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Apr 18, 2022 02:34 AM
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DealzcatApr 18, 2022 02:34 AM
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Hold out for the Costco J, coming soon. Already available in Canada
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Apr 18, 2022 03:15 AM
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crrinkApr 18, 2022 03:15 AM
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Quote from Dealzcat :
Hold out for the Costco J, coming soon. Already available in Canada
What is the Costco J? Couldn't find any info. with a web search nor a search of the Costco.CA site for vacuums.
Apr 18, 2022 03:27 AM
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DealzcatApr 18, 2022 03:27 AM
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Quote from crrink :
What is the Costco J? Couldn't find any info. with a web search nor a search of the Costco.CA site for vacuums.

https://store.irobot.com/default/...55020.html

https://store.irobot.com/default/...15020.html

https://www.costco.ca/irobot-room...10301.html

https://www.costco.ca/irobot-room...10267.html
Last edited by Dealzcat April 17, 2022 at 08:30 PM.
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paperwastageApr 18, 2022 08:22 PM
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Quote from crrink :
Ah...thank you.
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/15735736

The BBB J7+ deal is better if you don't care much about Costco return policy
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kida182001Apr 18, 2022 11:27 PM
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Ok I see a bunch of fancy words in the description on the website, and I still can't tell if this is a smart robot that can navigate (using lidar or whatever) or a dumb one that just randomly bounces off walls and objects.
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Quote from kida182001 :
Ok I see a bunch of fancy words in the description on the website, and I still can't tell if this is a smart robot that can navigate (using lidar or whatever) or a dumb one that just randomly bounces off walls and objects.
This is a "mapping" robot, you'll get a smart map where you can name rooms, create borders and "stay out" zones
Apr 18, 2022 11:38 PM
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spydersdeals69Apr 18, 2022 11:38 PM
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Pretty cool that this little thing can navigate all the way out to the trash bin to dispose of the dirt. Even Claptrap can't do stairs.
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paperwastageApr 18, 2022 11:48 PM
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Quote from kida182001 :
Ok I see a bunch of fancy words in the description on the website, and I still can't tell if this is a smart robot that can navigate (using lidar or whatever) or a dumb one that just randomly bounces off walls and objects.
irobot never has lidar.

for this model (i8+), it uses camera & VSLAM (uses the camera to determine where it is, to construct a 3D map), not random bouncing

but because it doesn't have lidar, it will "SLAM" against your furniture to determine where it can go (it's more like a touch/bounce, not a hard slam). usually your furniture will be okay

if you don't want marks at all on your furniture, look for lidar robots (those sometimes do touch/bounce against your furniture, but not as badly as a VSLAM robot)

vslam camera vs lidar (there are some robot vacuums that use both lidar + camera for object avoidance)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O8VmDiab3w
Last edited by paperwastage April 18, 2022 at 04:51 PM.
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chefcwisApr 19, 2022 07:56 AM
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Quote from Dealzcat :
Hold out for the Costco J, coming soon. Already available in Canada
What's the difference between the i8 and j7?
Apr 19, 2022 01:29 PM
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KinaestheticsApr 19, 2022 01:29 PM
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Quote from chefcwis :
What's the difference between the i8 and j7?
Front facing camera with object detection and navigation. The J7+ is SIGNIFICANTLY better at navigating and avoiding objects like cords and such. The i8+ is old stuff. I tried both and settled on the J7+ because it was that much better. I can actually trust it without having to prep my floor. It navigates around all of the stuff.
Apr 19, 2022 11:28 PM
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superstealsApr 19, 2022 11:28 PM
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Great vacuum. Got this around thanksgiving (since we got a new dog that sheds like crazy) and it's been running twice a day in downstairs area everyday… battery lasts around 1.5 hours.
It does get stuck on things like nerf gun bullets, store receipts, etc. it also has a hard time with carpeted areas, and rugs. If you have large carpeted areas, then this is not for you…
I have replaced the rollers once with a generic brand one from Amazon.
Overall good vacuum.
Apr 20, 2022 02:00 AM
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Neyd34Apr 20, 2022 02:00 AM
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I have this model as well it a fine vacuum, but I would wait for the J version to get on sale if someone isn't sure.

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Apr 21, 2022 01:46 AM
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bobcat05Apr 21, 2022 01:46 AM
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yeah im not to keen on owning a wifi connected robot that goes around my house with a camera, but that's just me
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