RELEASED 2021.06REASSESSED 2026.09.15

360 Smart Life

360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10

Name: 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10
Brand: 360 Smart Life

Triple-eye LiDAR and 3D vision give the S10 obstacle detection, including pet waste, that independent testing confirmed rather than only claimed, and hardwood pickup measured at 99%. The dock requires manual dust and water-tank handling, and low-pile carpet pickup and mop-mode rug avoidance are documented, sourced limitations.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level IV.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
To reach Level VWorks across task types and environments it was never configured for.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyThis robot

360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 sees ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
What it does on its own
- Builds a room map with a triple-eye LiDAR turret (one LDS plus two OLS lasers), dToF scanning, SLAM, and stereoscopic 3D-vision obstacle sensing; automatically increases suction when it senses carpet; detects and avoids obstacles including pet waste, confirmed in independent testing; returns to its charging dock when battery is low and resumes the same cleaning job after recharging; app-based scheduling, no-go zones, and voice control.
Why this level
- Modern Castle found it did not get stuck on any obstacles while cleaning a studio office and returned to its dock unaided from the first run.
- ZDNet reports it avoids slippers and shoes, and that its reviewer has hardly ever had to rescue it from a threshold, a radiator or a forgotten USB cable.
- Its 3D vision senses obstacles before contact.
What holds it at Level IV
- No self-emptying or self-washing dock is documented in any source reviewed; the 500ml dust container and 520ml water tank require manual emptying and refilling. Independent controlled testing measured about 76% pickup of fine, granulated debris on low-pile carpet versus 99% on hardwood. The same testing found that with the mop module attached, the robot will not cross onto rugs, so carpeted areas go unmopped and largely unvisited during a combined vacuum-and-mop run. The brushroll is prone to debris tangling around its axle.
6 sources reviewed
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Verified6 sources reviewed

Sufficient public evidence across source types to publish a non-provisional classification.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation1 sourceOngoing

360 Smart Life's official product page and support/contact information for the S10

360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10360 Smart Life (official)

Press & video reviews3 sourcesReviewed

Independent professional reviews, including controlled floor-type pickup testing

1 sourceOngoing

US retailer listing used to cross-check current pricing and specifications

Smart 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10eVacuumStore.com

Monitoring record3 sourcesReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
Notes on the record
- Available through US retailers at approximately $758.99, backed by an established parent company (Qihoo 360) with active US and Germany phone support and roughly five years on the market since its 2021 launch.
- Independent reviews document strong hardwood performance and pet-waste avoidance, alongside a documented carpet-pickup and mop-mode-coverage limitation worth checking against a specific home.
On the record
- Shipping since June 2021 · 63 months on the market
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- No successor announced
- 6 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

59of 100

CapableAt or above 22% of the 436 robots we scoreand 17% of the 217 scored robot vacuums

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 8 of the 9 inputs10% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for edge-case recovery on this machine, so that input is left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Coverage and navigation82+1.2

Held back by

Routine maintenance30−4.4
Task completion45−4.3

Capability40% of the score59What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score45

Evidence

No self-emptying or self-washing dock is documented in any source reviewed; the 500ml dustbin and 520ml water tank require manual emptying and refilling. Independent controlled testing (ModernCastle) measured 99% hardwood debris pickup but only about 76% pickup of fine, granulated debris on low-pile carpet. The same testing found that with the mop module attached, the robot will not cross onto rugs, so a combined vacuum-and-mop run leaves carpeted areas unmopped and effectively unvisited during that run. Scored below the human-closes-the-loop anchor given the combination of manual dock handling, the documented carpet shortfall, and the mop-mode coverage gap.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score82

Evidence

Triple-eye LiDAR (one LDS plus two OLS lasers) with dToF scanning and SLAM mapping; independent reviews (MakeUseOf, ModernCastle) describe the robot moving through rooms in orderly rows with no reported missed rooms or regions across the reviews found. The only coverage gap documented is mop-mode avoidance of rugs (scored under Task completion), not a mapping or planning failure.

Edge-case recoverynot countedno source verified25

Evidence

Scored at the unevidenced state (25): no source reviewed, manufacturer or independent, describes how the 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 behaves when it is stuck, tangled or lost mid-run and has to resume. Nothing here is a finding that recovery is poor. The unevidenced-input rule scores a behavior anchor at its unevidenced state where no source outside the vendor's control speaks to it, and evidence is what moves it upward.

Operating envelope4% of the score60

Evidence

Independent reviews credit the triple-eye LiDAR/3D-vision system with detecting and avoiding obstacles including pet waste, a capability confirmed in testing (Android Central, MakeUseOf) rather than only claimed. The same review coverage documents two degradations: fine, granulated debris on low-pile carpet is harder for the S10 to extract (76% pickup vs. 99% on hardwood), and the brushroll is prone to debris tangling around its axle. Two documented, independently confirmed condition-specific weaknesses keep this below the single-degradation anchor.

Dependability40% of the score66Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score69

Evidence

The S10 has a substantial independent review base (Android Central, MakeUseOf, The Gadgeteer, ModernCastle, Robotobzor) spanning original 2021 coverage, and no recall, systemic defect, or widely documented hardware breakdown pattern was found in any source reviewed across roughly five years on the market. No source, however, provided longitudinal multi-year reliability data or confirmed how warranty claims are handled in practice, so this is scored on the absence of negative findings rather than a positive multi-year record.

Software stability14% of the score66

Evidence

Scored at 66: the 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 is app-controlled, so an update mechanism exists and remains deliverable, but no version history, release note or update cadence a reader could check before buying was found in any source reviewed. Section 4.6 places a mechanism that publishes nothing inspectable at this anchor rather than at the no-mechanism ceiling.

Support longevity10% of the score60

Evidence

The S10 is made by Qihoo 360 Technology Co., Ltd., a large, publicly listed technology company, not a single-product startup; the model has remained listed and actively sold (eVacuumStore, and via 360's own site) for roughly five years since its 2021 launch, with active phone support (dedicated US and Germany numbers with stated hours) confirmed. The standard US warranty term is 12 months (24 months in the EU), short of the 24-month minimum the top anchors require, and no source reviewed confirmed parts availability for out-of-warranty repair or how claims are handled in practice. Scored above the mid anchor given the demonstrated multi-year non-orphaning record and large parent company, but capped below the top anchors by the short US warranty term and unconfirmed claims and parts evidence.

Ownership burden20% of the score44What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score30

Evidence

No self-emptying or self-washing dock is documented; the 500ml dustbin and 520ml water tank require manual emptying and refilling by the owner after runs (charging-only dock, per all sources reviewed). Independent reviews also note the brushroll is prone to debris tangling around its axle and needs periodic manual clearing, adding a messier task on top of routine bin and tank handling.

Consumables8% of the score65

Evidence

No dust-bag system (bin-only) and no cleaning-solution cartridge is documented; the 520ml water tank is filled with plain water per the sources reviewed. This avoids two common recurring-purchase categories. Standard wear items (side brush, mop cloth/pad, filter) are typical for the class, but their replacement interval, cost, and generic-part availability were not confirmed in any source reviewed.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year costNot costed

Purchase price verified at approximately $758.99 through a current US retailer; historical launch-era pricing ($799 Indiegogo/US, EUR 599 Europe) is not used as the current figure. Five-year consumable costs (side brush, mop cloth, filter) could not be priced from any source reviewed, so a five-year total is not computed and is recorded as Unknown rather than estimated.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

Controlled via a companion app for scheduling, no-go zones, and voice control (Alexa/Google Assistant referenced in listings). Stereoscopic 3D vision (camera-based) is used onboard for obstacle detection, a materially different sensing architecture from a camera-less design. The core clean-and-dock cycle is expected to run from the onboard start button without an active app connection, consistent with standard behavior for this class of LiDAR robot vacuum, though this was not directly confirmed for this specific model. No source reviewed disclosed where map, camera, or usage data is processed or stored.

On-device processingYes

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FIT CHECK

Will the 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 work in your home?

Describe your home using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the 360 Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Home size

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SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 13.78 in dia · 3.35 in tall
Weight: 8.48 lbs
Water tank capacity: 520ml, no auto-refill documented
Warranty: 12 months standard (24 months in the EU)
Suction modes: Four power levels, 600Pa to 3,300Pa
Onboard dustbin: 500 mL

Where it lands · ranked across 243 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range

Suction3,300Pamax mode

1,000 Pa42,000 Pa

Bottom of range

Runtime180min

60 min360 min

Near median

Price$758.99

$160$2,599

Near median

Weight8.48lbs

3.6 lbs25 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment. Suction in Pascals has no standard test method, and the published figure is a peak-mode claim, so it is comparable only within a brand and generation.

Official referencesManufacturer support Product page

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Five years on market with no documented systemic defect; warranty handling stays unverified.

Independent reviews spanning original 2021 coverage (Android Central, MakeUseOf, ModernCastle) report routine operation with no recall or breakdown pattern; no source offers multi-year failure data or documents how warranty claims resolve in practice.

Owner effort~60 minhands-on per month

Reliability trend Stableowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · 4 documented · 1 self-recover

Common

Brushroll hair tanglingPickup drops until axle cleared

Owner fixCut wrapped debris from the axle

Common

Mop-mode rug avoidanceCarpets skipped during combined runs

Owner fixRun a vacuum-only pass for carpets

Common

Low-pile carpet pickup gapFine debris remains after passes

Owner fixSupplement with a stick vacuum

Occasional

Max-mode battery exhaustionWhole-home run pauses to recharge

Self-recoversUse standard mode for full-home runs

Step-by-step fixesBattery Draining Fast?App Says Offline or Won’t Connect?Auto-Empty Base Not Emptying?All robot vacuum guides

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Empty the 500 ml dustbin; there is no auto-empty dock to do it. · On mopping runs, empty the 520 ml water tank and rinse the mop cloth; no auto-refill is documented.

Weekly52×/yr

Clear the brushroll; independent reviews describe debris tangling around its axle.

Monthly12×/yr

Wash or tap out the dustbin filter and wipe the camera and LiDAR windows.

As neededno fixed schedule

Replace the filter, side brush, and brushroll as wear shows; no replacement interval or part pricing is documented on the manufacturer's product page.

Cost over time · past the sticker

$758 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Safety notes

NoteCamera-based obstacle sensing: Stereoscopic 3D vision uses onboard cameras; review 360's data handling before mapping private spaces.

NoteManual water tank handling: The 520 ml tank fills and empties by hand; drain it after mopping to avoid standing water.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentAutonomy Ladder reclassified III → IV
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 52 → 59
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 42 → 52
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 42 of 100
Jun 2021 · Release360 S10 launches in Europe at a EUR599 price with Red Dot-winning design
Apr 2021 · Announcement360 S10 debuts via Indiegogo with hidden triple-eye LiDAR design

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationDoes the S10 empty its own dustbin?

No. No source reviewed documents a self-emptying or self-washing dock; it uses a charging dock only, and the 500ml dust container is emptied by hand.

OperationDoes it avoid pet waste?

Independent reviews credit its stereoscopic 3D-vision system with detecting and avoiding obstacles including pet waste, a capability confirmed in testing rather than only claimed.

OperationHow does it perform on carpet?

Independent controlled testing measured about 76% pickup of fine, granulated debris on low-pile carpet, compared with about 99% on hardwood.

OperationCan it mop and vacuum carpet in the same run?

No. Independent testing found that with the mop module attached, the robot will not cross onto rugs, so carpeted areas are unmopped and largely unvisited during a combined run.

OperationWho makes the 360 S10?

360 Smart Life, part of Qihoo 360 Technology Co., Ltd., a large, publicly listed Chinese technology company.

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