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On some models, a dark surface can trigger cliff sensing because it reflects little light. This can look like an obstacle problem even in an empty room.

Plant areas can contain loose soil, water and trailing stems. Prepare them as small protected zones rather than relying on obstacle recognition alone.

The standard L60 offers mapping, but moving it upstairs still requires a sensible starting point and a safe floor boundary. Map storage does not automate the trip between levels.

Hard water can leave visible deposits, but the remedy must suit the robot’s materials and plumbing. Avoid treating the station like a kettle with a generic descaling recipe.

Fringe behaves like loose string, which can wind around a brush even when the rug itself is easy to cross. Treat the edge separately from the centre.

Sand is abrasive and can overwhelm a small bin when brought indoors in quantity. Remove the bulk first, then use the robot for a controlled finishing pass.