Basic knowledge appliances

• How does the Kobold VR200 detect obstacles and hazards such as thresholds or steps?

  The Kobold VR200 knows its environment very well: its unique laser scanner with ultrasound technology detects 98% of all obstacles – including mirrored or glass surfaces in the home. Please be advi...

• What is the range of the VR200 remote control and which batteries are used?

  The remote control reaches a range of at least 5 m.The required batteries are CR2025 button cells.

• How long does the VR200 battery last?

  We have developed a battery management system using a very gentle charge in order to achieve a longer battery life. Currently, after 800 charging cycles, the capacity of the battery pack is approx....

• Can the Kobold VR200 charge itself independently?

  If the vacuum cleaner robot needs charging, it moves slowly to the contact surface of the charging station. Gentle docking prevents the charging station from shifting and the charging process can b...

• I am allergic to household dust – is the VR200 right for me? How can I empty it?

  The high-quality lasting filter system holds vacuumed dirt particularly well and is easy to clean. The collection tank also has an opening for vacuuming out the dirt. This means you are no longer i...

• How does the Kobold VR200 find its way around the home and clean every corner?

  The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum cleaner covers every room, “lane by lane”. The robot vacuum cleaner uses this method to clean every home particularly efficiently. A laser scanner scans its surroundin...

• Will the Kobold VR200 scratch my furniture when it touches it?

  The unique laser scanner and the built-in ultrasound technology allow for virtually contact-free navigation. This means that the Kobold VR200 detects around 98% of all obstacles. However, if it was...

• Does the robot vacuum cleaner detect the different floorings and adapt its suction power accordingly?

  The Kobold VR200 offers impressively strong suction power on hard and carpeted floors. There is no need to distinguish between different kinds of flooring to achieve thorough cleaning – regardless ...

• Why can't the Kobold VR200 mop?

  Our research and development team are working constantly on new technologies and product modifications. We decide on a case-by-case basis which newly developed technologies suit the Vorwerk product...

• Can the Kobold VR200 replace my “normal” vacuum cleaner?

  The Kobold VR200 robot vacuum cleaner is the perfect companion for its "big brothers", the Kobold VK200 upright vacuum cleaner and the Kobold VT300 canister vacuum cleaner. The robot is programmed ...

• Can the VR200 be updated?

  Yes, software updates can be made on the Kobold VR200.