But that’s not the only problem – these hairballs can get caught in the brush or grille of the dustbin and cause the vacuum to lose suction power. In other words, hairs can make the whole cleaning process more time consuming and less effective.

Not surprisingly, many companies are working to solve this very common consumer complaint. Most of them focus on the brush, the first point of contact, to find a way to keep hairs tangle-free. Samsung, also, came up with an Anti-Tangle tool for its vacuum brushes.

Usually, when hairs are picked up, some end up wrapped around the rotating brush, making it less effective.  To solve this problem, Samsung engineers created a brush made out of rubber, which bounces off dust from the surface, making it easier for the vacuum to pick up dust. They also designed the brush to adhere to the floor and evenly distribute suction power, and with the brush’s new air-flow structure, dirt, dust and hair are directed straight into the dustbin without clogging.  But that’s not all.

The Anti-Tangle Turbine

Dongjin Cho, an engineer at Samsung’s Kitchen & Cleaning Advanced R&D Lab, was looking at a gross fist of hair stuck around the protruding grille of the dustbin. While the majority of his teammates were fixated on building a better brush, he had decided to dedicate an hour every day to  take a step back from his daily job, take a holistic approach, and hopefully find some inspiration. What if he could eliminate these dustbin-generated hairballs? Or rather, how could he eliminate them? It was then that he remembered an article about aerodynamics of a turbine engine for airplanes.

When you want to untangle unwanted pieces of hair, you can physically scrape them off the grille, but you could also blow wind to prevent them from being there in the first place. Cho designed a turbine to blow air in the opposite direction of the overall airflow.

The genius thing about it? This turbine wouldn’t need a separate, dedicated motor. The suction power from a vacuum motor, at 35,000 RPM, would generate a wind strong enough to power a turbine, which with a set of wings to channel outer air outward, blowing away the hair and dust that previously would have clogged the grille. The grille would be flat, instead of sticking out, so that it wouldn’t wind up excess hair in the process. The new turbine, leveraging the centrifugal force – similar to the force of a tornado – already created by the cyclone system would now also help power an anti-tangle gust.

With a conventional grille, the air fan rotates and creates suction power, which can cause dust and hair to get stuck in the grille. With the anti-tangle turbine grille, there is a second fan that creates air flow in the reverse direction and therefore pushes away dirt and debris, including hair, and prevents it from being sucked into the grille or the dustbin.

The anti-tangle turbine, after many divergents, was engineered to generate more than 10,000 spins per minute. Though a faster spin would have increased efficiency, the lower-engineered RPM helped reduce the level of noise. That means debris, including hair, wouldn’t get trapped in the cyclone system or end up sticking to the turbine grille without creating an overwhelming buzz.

All in all it’s a simple everyday solution, less than an inch-thick, which would eliminate clogged hair in the dustbin, ultimately improving cleaning efficiency.

Tangled hair has long made cleaning unnecessarily difficult, but the solution has remained elusive. Samsung’s engineers took a different approach. In taking a step back to think creatively about the problem as a whole, a self-directed project, Samsung’s Anti-Tangle Turbine and Anti-Tangle Tool were born. The innovative solutions – for both the brush and the grill of the dustbin – deliver a powerful vacuum that’s more convenient and more effective.

Technology has been shaping the lives of consumers for centuries. The true value of technology is realized when it improves quality of life. Samsung is driven by the desire to use both technology and design to make life easier. This mission is clear within all divisions of Samsung, including home appliances.

The first manual predecessor of the modern vacuum arrived on the market in the late 19th century. In 1901, the first motorized vacuum was introduced. These models were very bulky and difficult to use. As vacuum cleaners evolved, technology made it possible for new models to become smaller and more powerful. Today, Samsung offers a variety of vacuums from bagged and bag-less canisters to drum vacuums to the latest in vacuum technology and design, the robot vacuum.

In the early 1990s, Samsung introduced its first robot cleaner. The Crubo, which was introduced in 2003 in Korea, came with a built-in webcam and an ionizer to purify the air. With the release of its newest robot vacuum cleaner, the POWERbot VR9000, Samsung continues to revolutionize robot vacuum technology.

Automated Cleaning with Power

The POWERbot VR9000 is a powerful cleaning device that delivers automated floor and carpet cleaning. With advanced technologies, the time-consuming and physically-demanding chore of vacuuming is now convenient and easy.

Let’s take a look at seven key benefits of the POWERbot VR9000:

1. The POWERbot uses unique Digital Inverter Technology to create suction power up to 60 times greater than conventional robot vacuums. With an enlarged drum brush, it eliminates the need for side brushes covering a wider area. Without the side brushes, POWERbot is less likely to become tangled in wires and carpet fabrics.

2. An upgraded high-performance scanning system comprehensively evaluates the room, locating even narrow and small obstacles across a wide area. The FullView Sensor captures more blind spots and navigates smoothly for thorough and efficient cleaning. This smart technology allows POWERbot to avoid areas where it might get stuck, so it keeps cleaning.

3. CycloneForce technology reduces the chance of clogged filters to ensure high performance lasts longer. A strong centrifugal force circulates dust through the inner chamber. Dirt and other debris are then separated into the outer chamber. This CycloneForce, which separates air and solid particles, keeps the filter cleaner longer, with less clogging.

4. The 311mm Wide Brush covers more area with less movement in less time. The brush is about 107mm larger than conventional brushes, speeding up the floor cleaning process.

5. POWERbot features Point Cleaning function, allowing users to direct the vacuum. Using the remote’s red light beam, POWERbot will follow and clean the desired spot. This eliminates any inconvenience of physically moving the vacuum to clean dirtier areas that need more attention.

6. The introduction of Easy Pass wheels improves movement. With a wheel diameter of 105mm and a body raised 15mm off the floor, the POWERbot can easily overcome obstacles in its way. It can easily navigate over wires, rugs and door frames.

7. Visionary Mapping Plus System uses high-performance computing technology and an onboard digital camera to create a complete map of the users’ homes to calculate the most efficient path for fast cleaning. It also finds the docking station for recharging its battery.

Design That Makes Life Easy

The POWERbot VR9000 is sophisticated and sleek and has an easy-to-use control panel. Its innovative design offers superior cleaning and unique technology. The T brush cleans thoroughly from corner to corner. The transparent bin makes it easier to prevent clogging. The POWERbot features seven cleaning modes, scheduling options and sensor functions. The smart technology of POWERbot includes auto-charging. It will find its docking station when the battery is low, and return to its last location to resume cleaning when fully charged. Virtual Guard restricts any areas that should not be disturbed.

The advanced technologies behind Samsung POWERbot VR9000 are helping consumers find more ways to simplify and ease daily life. Eliminating physical hardships of previously large and bulky vacuums, and making it possible to clean while away from the home are just a couple ways Samsung is using advanced technology for improving lives.

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