Beatbot's Sora 30 Looks Fun, but It's All Business in the Pool
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Beatbot's Sora 30 Looks Fun, but It's All Business in the Pool
"Charging is done via a proprietary, blocklike connector that slides into a hatch on the rear of the device, with a hinged port cover that opens automatically."
"The Sora 30 was able to suck up leaves and dirt with an average 95 percent coverage rate, working reasonably well on steps and platforms."
"The only performance struggles I witnessed were in a single sharp corner area near the pool's steps, where debris seemed to be pushed aside."
The Sora 30 uses a proprietary power adapter for charging, featuring a hinged port cover for convenience. It operates in three modes: floor, standard, and eco, with various running-time options. Testing revealed a 95% coverage rate for debris collection, handling both organic and synthetic materials effectively. However, it struggled in sharp corners, pushing debris aside. The robot operates in water as shallow as 8 inches and lacks advanced AI or camera features, relying on a simple back-and-forth cleaning method.
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