INTRODUCTION

   Free time is i believe one of the things we all strive to have as much as possible and even though for regular everyday working people that may not be the easiest thing thanks to technology, we now have the ability to increase it. Just think about it, we can now control pretty much every home appliance remotely which means you can turn on heating on your home while you're still on the road back from work, check the status of the food in your oven (and turn it on/off or even increase/decrease temperatures) while away from home, see what's missing from your refrigerator without even having to look inside, start/stop your washing machine, open the blinds/curtains and of course start cleaning your house by using your robot vacuum. So even though i may not completely agree with everything technology has to offer this is without doubt a good thing. Zigma is a robot vacuum manufacturer that just recently appeared on my radar and since their products actually have good ratings i decided to check one of their bestselling models, the Spark 980.

   To break the shallow understanding of AI products in the market, introduce AI technology into the field of smart homes, and let users really enjoy the convenience brought by AI was why Zigma was born. Zigma refuses OEM production, fully integrates the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, and firmly grasps the initiative. We are not only a manufacturer, technical service provider, but also a brand and channel provider of smart homes.

   The Spark 980 is the 2nd best model in the Zigma lineup currently and so just like most mid to high end models it also uses LDS (laser distance sensor - Lidar v4.0) navigation for 360 degree scanning and multi-floor real time mapping. It also packs a strong motor rated for up to 4000Pa of suction power (2500Pa effective), dual side brushes, HEPA filters, electronic water bin (360ml) with y-type mopping (for optimal results), 600ml dust container, 360 degree sensors (anti-fall, anti-collision and edge-cleaning sensors), WiFi 2.4GHz connectivity, convenient remote control, 3200mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (can power the Spark 980 for up to 140 minutes) and support for smart home integration via voice commands (Siri, Alexa & Google Home). Just like most manufacturers Zigma also has its very own Android/iOS app which allows you to fully control the Spark 980 (includes several functions/commands such as auto-clean, spot & edge clean, manual control, clean zones, no-go zones and virtual wall). This features list may certainly not be quite unique but let's see just how Zigma has implemented it in their Spark 980 Robot Vacuum.