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Bob’s cleaning pattern may look quite different from the way a human would clean:
he may spin in a gradually widening circle, follow along walls, or zigzag across a small
area. Sometimes he may seem to be ignoring some spaces or spending too much
time on others — but don’t worry! Bob’s dirt sensors tell him to pay more attention to
particularly dusty or soiled areas. Rest assured, Bob will efficiently clean your home
within the course of a full cycle — just check his dustbin for the evidence!
It is best to let Bob work in his own way, even if his movements appear odd. Moving
him around, manipulating his movements, or picking him up may confuse him and
disrupt his cycle.
If you wish to control Bob’s movements manually, you may use the navigational
buttons on his FullCommand™ remote. If your rooms are divided by higher ledges
than Bob is able to climb, you may block off the area using blOck Plus
™
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Bob’s Cleaning Behavior
Unique Furniture
Bob is designed to maneuver around furniture of most shapes and sizes, but certain
configurations may confuse him temporarily. Bob may sometimes find it difficult to
clean under chairs with narrow legs, or furniture that is too low for his bumper sensors
to detect. Specialty furniture, such as desk chairs with wheels or stools with circular
bases, may also confuse him for a moment — but don’t worry, Bob usually finds his
way around with time.
Edge Sensors
Bob uses infrared light to detect edges and stairs; because dark-colored carpet ab-
sorbs most light, it may seem like an edge to Bob’s sensors. If Bob indicates on his
screen that there is “something funny going on” with his edge sensors, you may need
to temporarily deactivate them. To do so, simply hold down the CHECKUP button
on Bob’s cover until the 4 bars above “Check Up” flash 7 times and remain lit on his
screen [refer to page 61]. Just remember that while Bob’s sensors are deactivated, he
will not be able to detect edges or stairs!
Main Brush
Bob’s main brush, which is designed to reach deep into carpet, may also have trouble
turning on rugs with long fibers or fringes. You may tuck fringes underneath rugs or
remove Bob’s main brush and see how he performs without it.
Bob’s Challenges