iRobot is introducing the latest in its line of robot vacuum and mop combo devices with the Roomba Combo Essential, which adds mopping, smart navigation, 20 times the suction power, and iRobot OS controls to the best-selling Roomba 600 series.
The Roomba Combo Essential robot is the most affordable 2-in-1 option in the line at $370. Along with the aforementioned upgrades, it also offers 25% better hard floor dirt pick-up performance and can clean in neat rows with customizable suction and liquid settings. There’s also Clean Map reports, longer battery life at up to 120 minutes, and intelligent iRobot OS automations like Clean While I’m Away and suggested cleaning schedules.
“iRobot invented the Roomba robot vacuum more than 20 years ago to make cleaning easy and help people do more,” says Barry Schliesmann, Chief Product Officer at iRobot. “Since the Roomba 600 Series was introduced in 2012, it has been a best-seller thanks to a balance of performance, price, and reliability.
“As iRobot surpasses more than 50 million robots sold worldwide,” he continues, “we’re honouring that legacy with the introduction of the affordable Roomba Combo Essential, which cleans even better and does more than its predecessor. This robot makes the iRobot 2-in-1 cleaning experience more accessible to all, be it a recent graduate, a new homeowner, or anyone looking to enjoy the benefits of automated cleaning for the first time.”
Program the robot cleaner to start a cycle using the iRobot Home app, voice command, or the “Clean” button on the robot itself. It cleans in neat rows, as noted, including around and under furniture thanks to its low profile design.
The 4-Stage Cleaning System consists of adjustable suction and liquid settings, a special V-Shaped Multi-Surface Brush, an Edge-Sweeping Brush and a pump-fed microfibre mop pad that work together to vacuum and mop hard floors in a single pass. Remove the mop pad to run a vacuum only on multiple floor types.
Choose among three suction power levels and three water level options depending on the cleaning job. Suggested cleaning schedules recommend the best times to clean based on previous jobs, and Clean While I’m Away lets Roomba Combo Essential automatically start cleaning when you leave home. After the job is finished, access detailed Clean Map reports in the iRobot Home app to see where the robot has cleaned and other useful details, like coverage and duration for completed jobs.
For customers in North America, the Roomba Vac Essential robot will also be available at select retailers. The Roomba Vac Essential offers the same intelligence and many of the same features as the Roomba Combo Essential in a vacuum-only package. It will sell for $330 starting April 7. The Roombo Combo Essential will be available starting April 12.