Front bumper stucked ERROR
Front bumper stucked ERROR

Hello.
I just bought Tapo RV30 MAX Plus vacuum robot. Connection went smooth, it updated and made map of my apartment.
Problem is that it gets "Front bumper stucked" error constantly. It doesnt finish not even one room without error. It gets error in some simple corners. Instead of trying to move away from obstacle it starts spining 360° and then reports error and stops.
I removed all removable objects and items, chairs etc.
I tried to look for some dirt or something under or behind bumper, as in troubleshoting instructions, but is nothing there to remove or clean (its new!). I also tried tapping bumper.
So what could be problem? Is bumper sensor broken or it doesnt retreat properly? Or is it just bad sofrware design? Do others have same problems? I would like to solve this issue before I decide to return it.
Thank you. Best regards.
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Cucuso72 wrote
Model: Tapo RV30Max
Purchase date: February 7, 2025 (Amazon)
Error: "Front bumper stucked ERROR". (But it doesn't seem to be stuck at all)
Firmware: 1.2.0 Build 241219 Release.163928
Hardware: 1.0
I have tried basic troubleshooting but the error continues.
Flip the robot vacuum upside down and check if there are any obstructions or foreign objects in the front bumper.
Manually press the front bumper to see if it rebounds normally. If it doesn’t rebound smoothly, please add some lubricant to the green area in the image below (if available). Note: Do not apply lubricant to the cliff sensor - the red zones indicated in the picture.
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@Wayne-TP I have the same problem on my RV30 MAX. It says the front bumper is locked, but I checked and it moves correctly. I tried restarting it and even resetting it to factory settings. But when it starts mapping, it instantly throws up the front bumper locked error. The firmware is updated to its latest version.
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Wayne-TP wrote
Flip the robot vacuum upside down and check if there are any obstructions or foreign objects in the front bumper.
Manually press the front bumper to see if it rebounds normally. If it doesn’t rebound smoothly, please add some lubricant to the green area in the image below (if available). Note: Do not apply lubricant to the cliff sensor - the red zones indicated in the picture.
Refer to the suggestions above. If still no help, warranty assistance is required, you can reach out to the retailer or local TP-Link support.
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