Dreame Navigation Looping or Map Corruption

Robot vacuum repeatedly cleans the same small area and does not progress through the room.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Corrupted map data, Obstructed LiDAR or camera, Strong reflections from mirrors or glass, Faulty navigation sensor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off the robot before cleaning sensors.

  • Clean LiDAR/camera: Wipe the LiDAR turret window and any top camera lens with a microfiber cloth.
  • Remove reflective obstacles: Cover or move mirrors and glass surfaces near the problem area during testing.
  • Reset map: Use the app to delete the current map and perform a full remapping run.
  • Test in simple room: Run the robot in a mostly empty room to see if looping persists.
  • Hardware replacement: If looping continues, the LiDAR (LDS) module or navigation board may be faulty and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

LiDAR (LDS) Sensor Module
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