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Neato Robotics is a domestic robot manufacturer headquartered in California and founded in 2005. Neato Robotics was purchased by Vorwerk in 2017 but operates independently of its parent company. Neato Robotics mainly specializes in designing robotic vacuum cleaners.

The Neato XV-11 was released in early 2010 as Neato’s first robotic vacuum. As of 2020, Neato Robotics has 15 robot vacuums on the market. The 11, 12, and 15 model robot vacuums are identical (despite their different colors and model numbers) except for the power cord’s plug, which depends on the market. The Botvac 65, 70e, 75, 80, and 85 are also very similar, the only difference between the models being the accessories that come with the vacuum.

Neato robot vacuums use a laser range finder to travel in straight lines that partially overlap. The laser range finder scans the robot’s surroundings in a 360-degree circle, and an algorithm helps the robot map the room being vacuumed to track its progress. Neato vacuums will automatically return to their charging base when the battery is low. If the floorplan is larger than the robot can cover in one battery charge, the vacuum can recharge and continue cleaning from where its previous session ended. The Neato D7 can run up to 120 minutes on a single charge, though different models have different runtimes.

Neato robot vacuums come in various sizes and colors but all include the name “Neato” in lowercase letters on the top of the robot. Each Neato vacuum also has a ‘D’ shape that allows the robots to vacuum in tight corners.

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On the surface, the Neato Robotics XV-11 vacuum cleaner seems like just another Roomba with a square front, but it caught our attention because of the cheap and innovative Lidar device it uses to sense the room it"s cleaning. It claims to "map" the room it is in and detect doorways so that it can clean a whole room before exiting. So we went ahead and ordered one to tear-down and hack. Then on November 15th, RobotBox announced a $200 prize for the first person to post usable Lidar code. At the time of this writing, the purse is up to $800. While we don"t have a usable hack (yet, muahahaha), we did a thorough tear-down and sniffed around the Lidar signals for all you hackers that don"t want to drop $400 on a vacuum.

On first start up, the bot made some cutesy beep-boop robot noises and insisted that we charge its battery (the robot always refers to itself in the first person on its LCD display). So we stuck it on its wall-charging station for a while. Nothing fancy here, just a couple of spring-loaded contacts that press on the contacts on the back of the bot. However, Neato made the base charger as a simple structure for a standard power supply so the user can remove the power supply and plug it in if desired.

You can see the Lidar assembly sitting on top of the main processor board, the drive motor for the brush, and the daughterboard for the LCD and buttons. In the front of the bot, we can also see the optical switches for cliff detection, as well as the magnetic sensors that detect the magnetic strip. The Lidar device sits on top of the mainboard, which is controlled by a beefy AT91SAM9XE. Since the Lidar is what we"re most interested in, we pulled it off first.

Unfortunately, I can"t recommend it. While it performed well, the standard filter it comes with is very flimsy. That makes it nearly impossible to empty the dust bin without spilling gross stuff all over yourself. Why would you ever bother with that when you can get the $399 Neato XV Signature that comes with one (considerably more substantial) pet and allergy filter and the same, sturdy blade brush as the Essential (all for just $20 more)?

And if you deal with pesky pet hair on a regular basis, you might as well spend the extra $70 to get the $449 Signature Pro. It comes with two pet and allergy filters, a blade brush and a combo brush designed specifically to combat pet hair. You do have the option to purchase various brush and filter upgrades for the Essential (that would make it identical to the Signature or the Signature Pro in every way except color), but that will end up costing you more in the end. And that"s the most interesting takeaway from this review: Neato models are virtually indistinguishable. It"s the seemingly minor accessories that set each Neato apart.

Like every other Neato vacuum, the XV Essential clocks in at 8.6 pounds and measures 12.5 inches by 13 inches by 4 inches. It also has that classic Neato shape: It"s rounded in the back and squared off in the front. But you can distinguish among models by color -- the Essential has a grayish-white finish. It also has a small display screen and a start button surrounded by LEDs.

The display screen includes a menu button where you can select among spot clean, schedule, set clock, language, and support. The LED lights around the start button change color depending on the status of the charge, which is handy. Press start once, and your Neato will power on. Press it twice and it starts to clean.

The XV Essential also has sensors on the top that map out the room to determine the most efficient route. The dust bin is located in the center of the vacuum right in front of the sensors. Just pull up on the handle to remove the bin and empty its contents. This model comes with two basic filters and one blade brush. That makes the XV Essential a stripped-down version of the $449 Signature Pro. They are identical machines outfitted with different filters and brushes. And the fact that you can swap out basic accessories for upgraded ones makes Neato vacuums very versatile but also a little too similar. Where"s the unique tech among models, Neato?

The XV Essential also comes with a matching charging dock, where the Neato will return after completing a cleaning cycle to hang out and charge. A 6-foot boundary marker is also included in the box. This is my favorite Neato accessory. Where Roomba complicates this feature with Virtual Wall barriers you need to restrict your Roomba to a specified area, Neato simplifies things. Just lay the boundary marker flat on your floor and your Neato won"t travel across it.

The Neato XV Essential is a relatively easy machine to use. Plug in the dock, let your Neato fully charge, and press start (twice if it was powered down). It will immediately leave the dock and begin to scan the room. When it scans it sort of "looks" left and right to determine what route to follow. As far as initiating a cycle, it couldn"t be easier.

Then, it starts to clean and the first thing I noticed is that it"s incredibly loud, particularly on hardwood. The blade brush has rubbery silicone "bristles" and the sound is pretty distracting. (Ry Crist reviewed the Signature Pro using the combo brush and said that it was also loud.) If you plan to be in the same room as your Neato while it cleans, this could get annoying. I also found the brush very difficult to get back in place. One side of the brush fits inside a belt, and it can be a chore to get it situated correctly.

My biggest complaint with the Essential relates to usability, and it"s ultimately the reason I can"t recommend this machine over the $399 Signature or the $449 Signature Pro. The Essential is supposed to be entry-level for Neato; it"s replacing the XV-12 and it comes with basic accessories. That"s fair, but the filter is terrible. It feels extremely cheap, and you have to remove it every single time you dump the contents of your dust bin.

I spread out 2.5 ounces of rice on mid-pile carpet, low-pile carpet, and hardwood. The Neato did very well on all three tests. It came in second place on mid-pile with 2.22 ounces (after the Roomba 880"s 2.38 ounces). It trailed behind the Roomba 880"s 2.43 ounces and the Signature Pro"s 2.33 ounces on low-pile with 2.28 ounces. And, it came in second on hardwood with 2.28 ounces (after the 880"s 2.33 ounces). On average, it didn"t do quite as well as the 880, but it did do slightly better than the Signature Pro.

During this test it became clear just how significant the accessories are for each Neato model. The Signature Pro comes with the pet and allergy combo brush (it"s a mix of silicone and bristle brushes). It"s designed for vacuuming pet hair, and it did that incredibly well. The XV Essential, while still good, used the all-silicone blade brush, which just isn"t designed for pet hair.

The XV Essential is a very good robot vacuum. I mean, it"s a $380 model that performed almost as well as the $700 Roomba 880. That"s quite a feat. However, I still don"t think it"s worth $380 especially when there"s a $400 Neato that"s nearly identical, but comes with an upgraded filter that makes emptying the bin a whole lot easier.

The XV Essential is supposed to be the entry-level robot vacuum for Neato, so I fully expected it to be a bit more basic than the $400 Signature or the $450 Signature Pro. But that"s where the Neato line-up gets a bit foggy. It isn"t as much a line-up of different models as it as a bunch of vacuums with identical features and technology sold at different prices based on "trim level" accessories. Wouldn"t that kind of be like BMW selling one 335i as an entry-level car because it has basic all weather floor mats and another otherwise identical 335i as a premium model because it has high-end carpet floor mats? The difference is pretty arbitrary, especially because you can just go buy carpet floor mats (or upgraded filters in the case). That feels a little bit like cheating.

If you don"t mind that, though, you might be happy with this budget bot. It"s extremely basic, it performs similarly to the Signature Pro and the Roomba 880, and it"s a good value -- if you can get past the filter. Unfortunately, I can"t, and I suspect that it will frustrate you, too. I"d much rather spend another $20 to get the XV Signature or another $70 to get the XV Signature Pro so I don"t have to spend so much time struggling with the standard filter. Or consider iRobot"s Roomba 880 if you"re feeling spendy -- it doesn"t suffer from the same identity crises as the Neato bots.

It cleans, it"s hackable and has a laser guidance system — what more could you ask of your Neato Robotics vacuum cleaner? You want it to assassinate those dust bunnies while dressed in white? Well then, you"ll want to check out the company"s latest offering, the XV-12. This successor to the XV-11 automated sucker doesn"t appear to add much in the features department, but it does get a shiny new coat of "misty white" paint and is available exclusively through Target for $400. The big selling points here are still the constantly updating room maps that the XV series creates using lasers mounted on top and what the company claims is the "strongest suction available in any robotic vacuum cleaner." For some more details check out the PR after the break.

New Neato XV-12 automatic vacuum cleaner is available at more than 1,750 Target locations nationwide – just in time to spread more cheer at home during holidays

Newark, Calif., October 11, 2011 - Neato Robotics®, a Silicon Valley company that pioneers new technologies and products to free people from household chores, today announced it has signed an exclusive deal with Target to distribute its new Neato XV-12 all-floor vacuum cleaner as the retail giant"s robotic vacuum cleaner of choice. The Neato XV-12, a Target exclusive, is currently available at Target.com and will be available at more than 1,750 Target retail locations across the U.S. beginning on October 16, as part of the retailer"s national product refresh leading up to the busiest shopping season of the year.

The Neato XV-12 vacuum cleaner is designed to automatically and intelligently clean homes on a daily basis, ensuring clean floors and more free time for its owners. It cleans all types of floors and carpets and is the ultimate home appliance for everyone including working adults, busy families and pet owners. The Neato XV-12 is designed to pick up dirt, debris, and pet hair and includes a specially designed brush that avoids tangling. Its automatic daily cleaning reduces contaminants like pet hair, dust and pollen that can cause allergies and asthma.

"In today"s busy world, it is difficult to find time to do all that we want and need to do. The Neato automatic vacuum frees up your valuable time and keeps your home healthy and clean so you don"t have to do it," says Warren Flick, CEO of Neato Robotics, Inc. "Our mission at Neato Robotics is to deliver new and innovative products that save consumers time and keeps their homes neat and clean."

The Neato XV-12 automatic vacuum, which is available in a new Misty White color, can only be purchased through Target. In-store Target shoppers interested in seeing the new Neato XV-12 in action can simply scan the Quick Response (QR) code on the Neato box to see its full features and functionality using their smartphones or mobile devices. The Neato QR code will be available in store and in promotional flyers during the holidays to make it even easier to see it in action. The QR code and product images are available at:http://www.neatorobotics.com/branding, and a video of the new Neato XV-12 in action is available for viewing and embedding on the Neato Robotics YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/neatorobotics.

· Methodical cleaning - Come home to that "just cleaned" look. The Neato XV-12 cleans using smart path planning and a back-and-forth pattern, ensuring that it thoroughly and neatly cleans floors and carpets.

· Scuff-free navigation: The Neato XV-12"s laser-mapping technology constantly updates its internal map so it can accurately detect objects greater than four inches in height and carefully clean around them without damaging furniture and walls.

· Smart design and large dirt bin: The Neato XV-12"s D-shape is equipped with a forward-positioned wide brush allowing it to better clean the corners and edges of a room compared to other circular-shaped robots with short, centrally-positioned brushes. This industrial design allows for a larger dirt bin (660cc or .69 quarts)

· Self-docking to re-power: After completing its cleaning, the vacuum cleaner returns automatically to its base to re-charge itself. By utilizing the charging base, the Neato XV-12 is charged and ready to go when it"s needed most.

· Cleaning scheduler: With its easy-to-use interface, customers can schedule the Neato XV-12 to clean every day automatically, keeping homes neat and healthy and carpets well-groomed.

The Neato Robotics XV-12 automatic vacuum cleaner is available exclusively at all U.S. Target retail locations and online at www.target.com.The suggested retail price is $399.99. For more information, please visit www.neatorobotics.com or www.Target.com

Based in Silicon Valley, California, Neato Robotics, Inc. was founded on the idea that it"s possible to create robots that are smart enough to perform household chores as intelligently and efficiently as a human. The company is dedicated to improving consumers" lives, allowing them to spend less time cleaning and more time with their families and friends. The team of Neato engineers has squeezed innovation from commodity computing products – creating a smarter, more powerful automatic vacuum cleaner than any previously seen on the market.

Neato LCD Display Control Panel XV Series XV-11 XV-14 XV-15 XV-12 XV-21 Binky UI. Neato replacement display for most XV series vacuums. Pulled from a working XV-11 machine. Serial Numbers are recorded. Binky UI. Rev 4. Please ensure compatibility with your vacuum prior to purchase, as there are TWO different styles of board connections, plug and play as this board is or a ribbon cable style. You’ll need to disassemble your vacuum to see which style of board you need. By doing so, you will be voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. **There are two available so the board you receive may differ in color but is the exact same board type** Included are the display board and cable ONLY.