Neabot Cliff Detection / Anti-Drop Failure

Robot vacuum falls off low ledges or climbs onto areas it should avoid, such as black rugs being treated as safe.

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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

Cliff sensors dirty or misaligned, Strong ambient light saturating sensors, Faulty cliff sensor module, Firmware miscalibration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off the robot and inspect for physical damage from any falls.

  • Clean cliff sensors: Wipe all underside cliff sensor windows with a dry microfiber cloth.
  • Test over edge: Holding the robot securely, lower the front over a table edge while powered on. The wheels should stop and reverse. If not, the sensors may be faulty.
  • Adjust environment: Avoid running the robot in direct sunlight near stairs; close blinds if necessary.
  • Service sensors: If the robot continues to ignore edges, replace the cliff sensor module or have the mainboard inspected.

Warning: Until the issue is resolved, block stairways with physical barriers to prevent falls.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Cliff Sensor Module
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