The RCV 3 is a Commercial Cleaning robot developed by Kärcher (Germany). Key specifications: method vacuuming,sweeping,mopping, navigation lidar slam, noise 67 dB.
RoboScore
Adequate evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
4 of 9 signals present
Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.
Weighted factors
average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #113 of 252 in the Commercial Cleaning standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood72 days · best #94 · worst #134
3 days of that is about RCV 3 itself:
- 14 Aug RoboScore rose 3.02 — its evidence changed.
- 5 Sept RoboScore rose 0.71 — its evidence changed.
- 8 Oct RoboScore rose 0.17 — its evidence changed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 14 Oct, taken against 252 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
Will it fit your job?
Tell us the job in plain words — we'll show how this robot measures up, line by line.
Tell us what your job needs — payload, budget, region, must-have certifications — and we'll show how RCV 3 measures up, requirement by requirement. The RoboScore (trust) above is shown for every buyer, regardless.
Overview
The smart RCV 3 with precise LiDAR navigation and convenient app control cleans low-pile carpets and hard surfaces fully autonomously and systematically. Hard surfaces can also be wiped when wet.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Company founded
Specifications
Category: Commercial Cleaning- Method
- vacuuming,sweeping,mopping
- Navigation
- lidar slam
- Noise
- 67 dB
Company profile
- Founded
- 1935
Detailed specifications
Sensing & perception4
- Lidar Type
- 3d
- Lidar Count
- 1
- Sensor Suite
- 3D LiDAR
- Lidar Present
- Yes
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- Connectivity Options
- wifi
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
12 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →Where to buy
Get a price or reach an authorized seller — pick your region, then request a quote.
No authorized seller is listed for this robot yet — request a quote below and we’ll connect you with Kärcher or an authorized seller.
Request a quote — goes straight to Kärcher.
Every authorized seller serving your region is shown equally — placement is never sold, and this data never affects a robot’s score. A seller’s absence here doesn’t mean they aren’t authorized.
Company milestones
- Jan 1935MilestoneCompany founded
- 1959MilestoneFounder died; leadership continued by family
- 1950LaunchFirst hot water high-pressure cleaner
- —MilestoneKIRA B 50 use-case messaging
- —AwardISSA Innovation Award participation
- —MilestoneKIRA B 50 featured in demo video
- —LaunchKIRA B 50 product information published
Compare with peers
Kärcher in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
Kärcher’s New Robotic Window Cleaner Range - Autonomous Window Cleaning | Kärcher UK
Kärcher in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
News about Kärcher, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 4 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Kärcher news
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RCV 3?
- The RCV 3 is developed by Kärcher, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the RCV 3?
- The RCV 3 is a Commercial Cleaning robot made by Kärcher.
- How much does the RCV 3 cost?
- Pricing for the RCV 3 is not publicly listed — contact Kärcher for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the RCV 3?
- Key specifications of the RCV 3: method vacuuming,sweeping,mopping, navigation lidar slam, noise 67 dB.
Reviews for RCV 3
Loading reviews…
