How loud are autonomous cleaning robots?
Noise level is an important factor, especially for deployment in offices, hotels, and hospitals:
Typical Noise Levels:
- Quiet Models: 55-62 dB(A) - comparable to a normal conversation
- Standard Models: 62-70 dB(A) - comparable to a vacuum cleaner on low setting
- Industrial Models: 70-78 dB(A) - comparable to a car engine at idle
For Reference:
- Whispered conversation: ~30 dB(A)
- Normal conversation: ~60 dB(A)
- Conventional vacuum cleaner: ~75-85 dB(A)
Recommendations by Deployment Location:
- Offices and hotels: Choose models under 65 dB(A)
- Hospitals: Under 60 dB(A), many offer a "Silent Mode"
- Warehouses/production: Noise level less relevant due to ambient noise
Many manufacturers offer programmable schedules so intensive cleaning can run during off-hours.
Find the noise level for each model on the Botomix product detail pages under technical specifications.