New Lab Testings of Ascender - the Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuum

[@ZF0317]

Love how transparent you are about your progress and status! There is clearly work to be done, such as cleaning up the app, testing in more complex environments, and production issues. This is a promising place to be at this time.

[@Ethnic38]

Small tip. Instead of doing these tests om concrete, do it on laminate, pvc and carpets. While watching the video the first thought i got was "I'm not going to use this robot at a factory." You guys are doing great, keep up the good work

[@MigoRobotics]

Great tip!

[@PersonXes]

While i remain one of your more critical backers (because you're not able to send a review unit to vacuumwars or similar before the end of the Kickstarter campaign) I must congratulate you for this video. I love the long form video offering us a detailed look at the performance of the ascender. Really good to have included a start to finish cleaning of an area including going up and down stairs. Most of all I think it's great you showed us something that is incomplete and needs some more work: the desin of the map. Can't agree more that you focus on functionality rather than making it look pretty. Would be nice to see more footage of things that are still being improved. Personally I'm wondering a bit avout how small the mop is. It's a lot smaller than my current robot's mop. It means it will need to be cleaned faster (while in my case it would need to do multiple flights of stairs to get back to it's base unit). Great job with this video!

[@MigoRobotics]

Thank you very much for your encouragement!

[@ZadesLegacy]

I've been waiting for this for a while. Thank you for making the video!

[@MigoRobotics]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@dachi880]

I’m a backer, and it’s really nice to see you follow up on your promise to deliver testing videos. One suggestion to improve transparency for the sound test is to film your phone while running a sound-meter (db) app. I have no doubt it is silent and efficient, but it might help sway some customers. Really excited for the product!

[@MigoRobotics]

Great suggestion, currently, because the camera is positioned too far away, the decibel meter is really hard to see clearly.

[@RuckusPNW]

I know it's less important, but does this have any type of voice notifs like "cleaning complete," "going back to the dock," or others? And will end users be able to customize them? I think it would be fun to make Migo say "here I go, wish me luck!" whenever it's about to climb stairs. 😂

[@chris3rd]

this is awesome I'm so excited for this vacuum!

[@MigoRobotics]

Hahaha, you can check it out on Kickstarter, thanks!

[@moortu]

Be warned, their claims are not all legit. I cancelled my pledge.

[@cristianallevi28]

I suggest a more deep test for every type of stairs and timing

[@MigoRobotics]

Our testing team will still conduct tests on various types of stairs.

[@the_guy_next_door_31]

I would like to see more tests about object detection and avoidance please ? Other competitors have a light near the camera to improve recognition, is there one too ?

[@MigoRobotics]

Please follow our channel, there will be more to come later.

[@The3kproduction]

I really hope the price can be low when this come out , I want to buy it right now

[@susanlivi]

Yes me too

[@cobri1233]

What is the maximum stair nose length the robot can climb over?

[@MigoRobotics]

Hi there, Ascender expertly navigates the nosing part with precision. For nosing less than 2.5cm, Ascender operates in its standard mode. Should the nosing exceed 2.5cm, the front ToF sensor triggers a warning signal, prompting the machine to readjust its positioning for the climbing process.

[@cobri1233]

@@MigoRobotics That's great to hear! Thank you for the information. Can't wait for it to be released.

[@FangerZero]

I wish we got more news about the Ascender, even though I got my refund I wish they had more updates for us to follow.

[@MaxJohnsonPlus]

Can you provide measurements for the sound output during cleaning so I can compare to other vacuums? I have no context for the sound tests in the video other than "it sounds like it is working... now it sounds like it is working... harder." How many Db at the different suction levels? I saw these stats on the kickstarter page, but only for the base station, not the unit itself. Thanks!

[@JungleJackNL]

I have backed the project and cannot wait for the Ascender to clean our home. Just one question about the rubber brush. Is that included in the kit or can we purchase it? I have also pledged for the accesories kit, dont know it if is included in there.

[@MigoRobotics]

The rubber brush is included in the kit and can be purchased separately later.

[@Simpleboneguy]

I didn't realise you can pledge for accessories. Wish I had. I can't wait for the robot to come home. It looks amazing.

[@Ata5ll]

It also seems it isn't really doing the corners. the header-brushes are more inward and the case doesnt even go in there completely. The main Brush is in the center, so it's not just the 3 CM for the stairs-climbing tool that isnt being a un-vacuumed buffer, but pretty much anything before the center of the machine when it drives on a different axis.

[@tika-b9j]

Love to see the testing, I hope can vacuum the stairs twice or maybe 3 times

[@xblunkx]

QUestion, my I backed and I am exited but I am afraid of the stairs size. THe high is good, but there is a corner for about 80 degree, this means one side of the stair in the corner is about 30 cm long and the other side gets smaller and smaller down to 10 cm. Can he hanbdle that and climbe just up on the bigger side?

[@MigoRobotics]

For safety reasons, please make sure there is a 40 cm x 16 cm space on the stairs.

[@jhawk1045]

You may need to make a no go zone. My current vacuums would dive right off that step.

[@ukaszprzybysz7650]

Would you expose a local API for smart home integrations? Ideally fully local, bypassing your servers.

[@MigoRobotics]

Our product will be offline accessible. Ascender supports local operation, which allows remote control via a smart app even without an internet connection, enabling a more flexible cleaning solution anytime, anywhere, even offline.

[@ukaszprzybysz7650]

@@MigoRobotics Hey, thank you, but it does not answer the question. Will there be a local API or MQTT support for smart home integration purposes?

[@Luix_OS]

@@MigoRobotics Would be nice to have a concrete answer to that

[@hollyt4527]

I was a backer on Kickstarter and was really excited to receive this product. Unfortunately, you have hit some "speed bumps" and had to cancel the product on Kickstarter. I appreciate the timely refund. Any idea when you may get this product out? I would love to order one as an early backer.

[@honestychampmilland2007]

The first thing that impressed me was when the robot became interrupted and went around the persons shoes. When it returned to that same location it avoided, it noticed the obstruction was gone and cleaned it without issue. My s7 maxv ive owned since its release doesnt do that. If it comes across any obstruction it will bypass it everytime it passes that area whether the item is present or not.

[@grovefalls]

I am a backer as well. Enjoyed the new video. This demonstration of Ascender doesn't leave the carpet with lines that look aesthetically pleasing. While performance of cleaning, stair climbing, and obstacle avoidance are critical. When cleaning is complete carpet lines should look uniform and hopefully efficient patterns eventually selectable so as not to keep repeating line marks in the same exact locations wearing the carpet non-uniformly. The presentation after cleaning is also very important. To some this may seem unimportant, but I know many that will balk and see this as a go/no go decision. The appearance of the resulting vacuumed carpet matters. I hope Migo will take this to heart, embrace this requirement and then build on it as a feature discriminator.

[@ChewysBro]

I could not agree more. Half the reason I purchased a robot vacuum was to be able to come home to fresh and crisp carpet lines every day.

[@Tomahawk729]

I'm a backer as well and hopefully those lines are not the finished product. I completely agree that's very important.

[@sjimpy1]

Will it also be able to climb cornered stairs?? If so il back it right away 😅

[@the_guy_next_door_31]

Is it possible to make the plastic less glossy, I think it makes it look cheap

[@Obababoy]

Are there any specs for stair climbing speed? I am curious how long it will take to climb 11 stairs. I also have two sunk in living rooms. Will the map be able to handle those and the main stairs? Is there a sq ft limitation on house? We are 2950sq/ft and have upstairs and basement.

[@MigoRobotics]

Climbing at a speed of 10 to 15 seconds per step, 2950 square feet is no problem at all for the Ascender.

[@mbmf007]

How will the robot handle mirrors? My terrible ecovacs robot often crash the hole map. I hope the Ascender works fine with grounded mirrors.

[@MigoRobotics]

Ascender will perform avoidance.

[@schuellerf]

Awesome - congratulations

[@MigoRobotics]

Thank you!

[@mom_of_two_sunshines]

Can it also suck in larger particles such as corn stains, rice or corn??

[@hollydinapoli7550]

What are the dimensions of the robot itself? I have searched the website and cannot find this information.

[@MigoRobotics]

H 3.86 inches * W 16.54 inches * L 11.22 inches H 9.5cm * W 42cm * L 28.5cm

[@the_guy_next_door_31]

I'm à backer and I would like to know how to précise my choice in order to chose the Titanium Black version ?

[@MigoRobotics]

Our after-sales team will send out a questionnaire for users to select the desired color.

[@Damian-rp2iv]

nice video!! thanks a lot!

[@MigoRobotics]

Thank you too!

[@BrantWeller-wi1ym]

Does the base station remove pet hair from the robot?

[@mom_of_two_sunshines]

Hello, I have a puppy. Does it also recognize poop, So that he doesn't drive over it if an accident happens when we're not at home.

[@VIEW189]

Please tell how to buy in India - Chennai? Any dealers in the city?

[@RaaSkak]

Hi, We have simple 2.8-3cm high doorsteps. Perhaps this is an easy job for the Ascender, but I hope you can confirm here. Can the robot easily lift itself over high doorsteps? 🤞 All other vacuum robots I can find on the marked have a maximum of 2cm in doorstep height.

[@MigoRobotics]

If the height of a step or floor threshold is less than 2cm (approximately 0.78 inches), the Ascender can easily traverse it without any special action. However, for heights greater than 2cm, Ascender's stair-climbing feature kicks in, enabling it to tackle any stair height up to 22cm (about 8.7 inches).

[@etaney]

What is the shallowest step ascender can ascend and clean? My steps are tall, normal width, and not very deep.

[@christofun621]

Sur leur page Facebook il on un document avec toute les types d'escalier

[@etaney]

@@christofun621 I’ll look. Just didn’t see it on their website and don’t have facebook on my phone

[@MigoRobotics]

You can check the details on Kickstarter, and the link is in the video description below.

[@WaltherMaciel]

why does the sound cut out when the robot is going up or down the stairs?

[@clouddragon7823]

The sound wasn't cut out; it was actually the vacuum motor that stopped

[@MigoRobotics]

During the stair-climbing process, the vacuuming function will be paused until the machine has fully climbed onto the step.

[@mils232]

Will it increase suction automatically as it moves from floor to carpet

[@MigoRobotics]

Ascender will undergo adaptive adjustment.

[@LongDono]

You highlighted my comment in this video and now, we can see it go up 2 steps and down 2 steps. With 14 days to go, we need to see it reliably go up and down many different sets of full stairs, or acknowledge there is work to be done, otherwise it's best to wait for it to be completed and in the hands of reviewers. For some, that potentially might mean waiting for an improved, successor model, as well. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the product but it needs to be able to do it's core function, and do it well. It would be better to address all current issues and how you hope they will be overcome rather than pretend everything is perfect at this stage. This said, make no mistake, we're all hoping it will be a success.

[@tango91]

Agreed that they should have video of it working on many different styles of stairs, but they do have a video of it working on a full set of stairs in the video "Narrow Stairs in Loft Whole-house Cleaning" so it works on at least 1 full set of stairs, but without seeing more who knows how reliable it is on different stairs

[@jtaylor8606]

Anyone dropping hundreds of USD before seeing several independent reviews of it has more money than sense imo

[@mom_of_two_sunshines]

Can it also wipe away dried ketchup without leaving stains?

[@leobolander3124]

Can it climb turning stairs, because if that is the case, I want one!

[@zcubed11]

This video and any others you post on youtube should be posted as an update to the kickstarter, it resolves a lot of recurring questions in the comments.

[@MigoRobotics]

It will be updated to the page soon.

[@olgamaria.lacalle2632]

Me gustaría saber si tenéis una sede en España? Saber si sirve para una casa de dos plantas ( 6 habitaciones , salón y cocina grande, 2 cuartos de baños ))? Especificaciones técnicas en español, si tenéis una web con traductor automático, precio en euros

[@sanasoso9083]

how we can get this king 😅 and what about price ?

[@MigoRobotics]

Please copy the link from the video description below and go to Kickstarter to make your selection.

[@Ata5ll]

Is it me or is the mop hitting every carpet it's on?

[@Ata5ll]

Also, how rigid is the center cylinder of the test area? Would love to see if it start pushing around light things for when I pass out drunk and left my glass on the floor but the schedule starts to clean..

[@bengamez14]

It found down is op cause now I don't have to lower it

[@bengamez14]

It is 1.500

[@laurabovee9107]

We have an open loft in our house without railing. Will the Ascender recognize this and not mistake it for stairs and tumble down?

[@Mguy393]

Will it have the ability to identify pet waste and avoid pushing it around? lol

[@FangerZero]

This is what I want to know, if it can figure it out please take my money! This includes urine spots on carpet which should be easy to recognize because of color differentiation.

[@Mguy393]

@@FangerZero I assume it will as they have object detection and other robot vacuums do this now

[@honestychampmilland2007]

Im a backer and have a roborock s7 maxv that doesnt recognize liquids.

[@Mguy393]

@@honestychampmilland2007 backer as well can't wait to get ours!

[@FangerZero]

@@honestychampmilland2007 Yeah I asked them about the S8 and they were like "it doesn't detect anything like that" I decided to go w/ the kickstarter since it was half the price on kickstarter, and hopefully just as good as the S8 MaxV Ultra which is releasing in 10 days.

[@bougy]

Thank you for providing the current status. I have to say that the way ascender moves around is not impressive at all, a lot of small moves like it doesn’t know it's size at all. Very very far from walls and very very uneffective if you look the time spent vs the area covered. My dreame l10s ultra is SOOO much more quick and accurate. I am thinking of baking out

[@scottskidmore8424]

I am backer 19, and I want to see the robot work when it's dark out with no lights on.

[@MigoRobotics]

Don't worry, dark environments are not a problem.

[@stanyoung3247]

Who cares you backer no 19 grow up

[@fripi]

@@stanyoung3247 Maybe he was refering to the age? :P

[@moortu]

Be warned. They mention in the comments of having talked to valetudo for integration, but they did NOT. They even had to remove those claims from their kickstarter campaign page because valetudo warned them to remove them

[@MigoRobotics]

Hi, please leave your email and I will forward you the discuss email between Yun and the owner of Valetudo. And I hope you can make a clear clarification here, using a new comment. Thank you.

[@bougy]

@@MigoRobotics May I suggest that you clarify already here instead of asking an unknown commenter to do it ? It's weird. Do you had to remove Valetudo ? Because, indeed, I can't find Valetudo word on the kickstarter page. (I am a backer)

[@LucaPrestipino]

Refund my money

[@Masterpj555]

is the project delayed? (most kickstarters are) What happened