Tag: Sweeping and mopping robot

At CES 2026, Roborock showcased its new vision for the future of home cleaning. In addition to announcing a collaboration with legendary football club Real Madrid, the company unveiled the groundbreaking Saros Rover, the world's first "wheel-leg" robotic vacuum cleaner, along with the comprehensively upgraded Saros 20 series flagship models and the F25 ACE Pro floor scrubber. Roborock aims to solve the cleaning challenges of complex home environments with enhanced obstacle-crossing capabilities and AI technology. Saros Rover: Breaking the Limits of a Flat Plane, a Robot That Can Climb Stairs. This year, Roborock launched the Saros Rover concept product, becoming the industry's first robotic vacuum cleaner to adopt a "wheel-leg architecture." Unlike traditional robotic vacuum cleaners that can only move on a flat surface, the Saros Rover's design mimics the wheel-leg movement of living organisms, possessing extendable and elevating mechanical legs. This allows for small jumps, flexible turning, and, most importantly, the ability to "climb stairs." Through AI algorithms, motion sensors, and 3D spatial planning technology, the Saros Rover can complete cleaning step by step while moving up and down stairs, maintaining its level and stability on complex terrains such as slopes or high thresholds. If this technology is mass-produced, it will completely solve the pain point of manually carrying the robot in multi-story houses or homes with multiple floors. The Saros 20 series boasts a suction power boost of 35000 Pa, with enhanced terrain specialization and obstacle-crossing capabilities. In its upcoming flagship product line, Roborock introduces the Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic dual flagship robot vacuums and mops. Both feature an impressive 35000 Pa HyperForce suction power and a versatile RockDock base that supports 100°C dual-direction hot water washing, but their functional positioning differs slightly: ...

Roborock announced the launch of its new Qrevo Curv 2 Flow robotic vacuum cleaner in Taiwan. Featuring a new roller-type water-cooling design, it boasts a deeper cleaning effect while avoiding hair tangling, making it easier for users to maintain a clean home. The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow utilizes the SpiraFlow high-pressure water-cooling roller design, with a 27cm extra-long roller for a larger cleaning area. Its high-speed rotation of 220 times per minute and 15N pressure downwards effectively remove common liquid stains such as solidified soy sauce, coffee stains, and kitchen grease. Furthermore, its 43mm intelligent telescopic roller reaches deep into corners and edges of tables and chairs, achieving millimeter-level edge cleaning. Addressing the issue of traditional mopping tools reusing the same mop cloth during cleaning, resulting in residual stains or odors on the floor, and even requiring additional mop cloth washing after cleaning, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow addresses this with a deeply innovative roller module and water system design. This allows the roller mop cloth to be rinsed with clean water during cleaning, while a constant-pressure scraper and vortex siphon system simultaneously guide wastewater and debris into the wastewater tank, ensuring the mop cloth remains clean at all times. Adapting to various floor materials and accurately identifying obstacles, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow can automatically plan cleaning paths. For many Taiwanese households with different floor materials such as wood flooring, tiles, and carpets, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow uses a smart recognition mechanism to automatically raise the roller by 15mm and lower the roller cover when carpet is detected, preventing the mop from wetting the carpet. Furthermore, its Reactive AI obstacle avoidance system accurately identifies over 200 household items, from socks and cords to slippers, flexibly avoiding them and reducing the risk of collisions during cleaning. It can also accurately detect dry and wet debris, making the cleaning process more efficient. In addition, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow can automatically plan cleaning paths based on room type, allowing users to remotely set schedules or start cleaning. Through its zero-tangle system design, featuring a DuoDivide zero-tangle dual-arm brush main brush and upgraded zero-tangle curved dual-lifting side brushes, it cleans deep into corners, concentrating hair suction and avoiding the hassle of brush maintenance and untangling after cleaning. Furthermore, it boasts a powerful 20000 Pa suction, significantly improving cleaning efficiency. After cleaning, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow thoroughly scrubs and removes stains from the roller with 75°C hot water, then quickly dries the wet roller with 55°C hot air, eliminating wastewater odors and achieving a 99.99% sterilization rate. Available for sale now, take advantage of department store anniversary sales starting this week! Qrevo Curv...

After previous announcements, DJI has finally unveiled its first crossover robot vacuum, ROMO, utilizing drone image recognition and automatic obstacle avoidance technologies. Featuring a transparent design reminiscent of previous demonstrations, and boasting a powerful 25000Pa suction and comprehensive cleaning path planning capabilities, ROMO challenges the market. While brands like Xiaomi, Roborock, and Dreame have been competing in the robot vacuum market for years, DJI's entry with ROMO leverages its extensive experience in drone image recognition, automatic obstacle avoidance, and path planning. Through two built-in fisheye sensors and three wide-angle solid-state LiDAR modules, it achieves millimeter-level obstacle recognition and avoidance, automatically planning efficient sweeping and mopping paths for maximum floor coverage. Unlike drone obstacle recognition and avoidance, DJI's ROMO avoids obstacles at the closest possible distance, cleaning close to furniture edges. This maximizes the cleaning area and prevents uncleaned areas near furniture. In terms of performance, ROMO features a built-in high-efficiency motor that generates 25000Pa suction power and a large air volume of 20L/s through 9 metal fan blades. The dual-cantilever spiral brush at the lower front edge, combined with automatically expanding side brushes, boasts the ability to clean 100% of corners and the edges of furniture and tables. A 260ml dustbin collects dust, while a 164ml water tank and two sets of disc mops wipe the floor, basically handling daily household floor cleaning. It also includes a built-in stain-removing cleaning solution tank for adding extra antibacterial cleaning solution to ensure a thorough cleaning. ROMO has a built-in 72Wh battery, providing approximately 3 hours of runtime on a single cleaning charge. The base can recharge the robot vacuum at a maximum power of 55W. It also supports voice assistants such as Xiao Ai, and automatic water supply and deodorization modules are available as optional purchases. In terms of appearance, ROMO offers three versions: the ROMO S with a white body and base, the ROMO A with a transparent body and white base, and the ROMO P with a completely transparent design, catering to different consumer preferences. Regarding the base, DJI also emphasizes low maintenance requirements, achieving highly automated cleaning and boasting a 200-day maintenance-free usage experience. The built-in dust bag has a capacity of 2.4 liters, sufficient for approximately 10 dust collections. Combined with the base's sound-absorbing chamber design, the noise level during dust collection is reduced by up to 80%. Furthermore, the base features a high-pressure water jet cleaning system for the mop pad, a large-diameter suction port, and 4-liter clean water tanks and 3.2-liter waste water tanks, capable of automatic cleaning with a downforce of 12 Newtons to maintain mop cleanliness and reduce post-mop odor. Currently, ROMO is only sold in the Chinese market; it is not yet confirmed whether it will be launched in markets outside of China. As for pricing, the suggested retail price for the ROMO S is RMB 4699, the ROMO A is RMB 5399, and the ROMO P is RMB 6799. Whether DJI will further leverage its drones and other product technologies to expand into smart home and automation products after entering the market with the ROMO robot vacuum cleaner, or diversify its product portfolio, remains to be seen.

Anker announced today (April 29th) the launch of new products under its eufy brand in Taiwan: the "E20 Multi-functional Vacuum Cleaner," a 3-in-4 robot vacuum, handheld vacuum, and upright vacuum, and two automatic cleaning robot vacuums, the "E25" and "E28." The "E20 Multi-functional Vacuum Cleaner" is a handheld vacuum, weighing only 1.2 kg. With the addition of accessories, it transforms into a robot vacuum, utilizing 30000 Pa suction and a five-stage filtration system to effectively intercept 99.97% of 0.3µm indoor dust particles. Its quiet mode operates at only 53 decibels, and with its automatic dust collection system and 6-liter sealed dust bag, it can quickly and clean floors effectively. Furthermore, with the detachable handheld vacuum, it can be used as a regular handheld vacuum or an upright vacuum by combining different accessories, catering to various indoor cleaning needs. However, due to its inherent structural design, the "E20 Multi-functional Robot" is only capable of vacuuming and does not offer mopping functionality. In addition to showcasing the "E20 Multi-functional Robot," Anker also simultaneously displayed two other automatic cleaning robots that combine sweeping and mopping, the "E25" and "E28," scheduled for release in Taiwan in early June this year. The "E28" is equipped with the "FlexiOne Fabric Washer" constant-clean circulation system, employing Anker's self-developed three-in-one motor turbine technology. This allows the robot's water tank to be removed, transforming it into a portable fabric washer for thorough cleaning of carpets, sofas, curtains, and other fabric surfaces. Both the "E25" and "E28" feature "Hydrolet Dynamic Constant-Clean Circulation Cleaning Technology," which simultaneously cleans the roller mop with clean water during mopping, addressing the common problem of most sweeping and mopping robots "getting dirtier with each mop," and preventing secondary contamination of floors. Both robot vacuums and mops feature a 29cm long roller mop that self-cleans 360 times per minute and uses approximately 1.5kg of downforce to simulate manual mopping, removing stubborn stains. Combined with 20000pa suction power, they effectively remove deep-seated dust and large debris from carpets. Other features include customizable carpet cleaning modes via an app, and the new Al.See technology, combining RGB vision and artificial intelligence models, provides millimeter-level obstacle avoidance, recognizing over 200 common obstacles and more than 30 types of stains, automatically adjusting the cleaning mode accordingly. They also support the Matter open IoT protocol and integrate with most AI digital assistant services. The base features automatic dust collection, automatic cleaning, drying, water replenishment, detergent addition, and wastewater recycling, enabling a hands-free cleaning experience. The Anker A1695 high-capacity power bank, also showcased today, features dual USB-C cables (30cm and 69cm) and a built-in 25000mAh capacity. It supports up to 165W charging power and PD 3.0 fast charging, and can charge up to four devices simultaneously. The power bank itself can charge at 100W, fully charging in about 2 hours.

Robotic vacuum cleaners have become almost a necessity in many households, and in recent years, their development has led to features such as sweeping and mopping, automatic cleaning, and even automatic water filling, mop cleaning, and automatic drying, allowing users to clean their floors with minimal effort. I recently used the ECOVACS ROBOTICS DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI robotic vacuum cleaner for an extended period to see how it surpasses other products in terms of convenience. ▲ The ultimate form of a robotic vacuum cleaner is one that minimizes the amount of manual cleaning required, leaving floors clean through automated processes. With the market increasingly favoring products that combine sweeping and mopping functions, robotic vacuum cleaners have become the preferred choice for many buyers. Therefore, beyond basic cleaning capabilities, it's crucial to compare the attractive "added value" of robotic vacuum cleaners. ▲Beyond basic cleaning functions, robot vacuums and mops should offer more attractive "added value." ▲Utilizing the app to unlock more robot vacuum and mop functions prevents floors from getting dirtier and allows for continuous wiping with clean water. Currently, most robot vacuum and mop designs on the market include automatic water intake and replacement, and even automatic mop washing and drying functions, which are becoming basic features. Therefore, Ecovacs has incorporated "OZMO ROLLER constant pressure roller active water washing technology" into its DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI robot vacuum and mop. This changes the mop design from the single-piece, dual-disc design used in most models to a single roller design, and, combined with a 16-hole active water system, achieves "mopping and washing simultaneously," solving the problem of most robot vacuums and mops getting dirtier as they mop. By replacing the mop with a roller mop with one that has a smaller contact area with the floor, the downward pressure on the ground is increased to 4000Pa, thereby improving the cleaning power. Compared to a dual-disc mop system, this provides approximately 12 times the cleaning power. Combined with a cleaning speed of 200 revolutions per minute, it effectively removes stains and grease from the floor. Furthermore, because of the reduced contact area, unlike single-disc mops or rotary mops, it avoids uneven pressure that can leave incomplete watermarks on the floor. In addition, the 16-hole water system enables a simultaneous mopping and washing effect, unlike traditional robot vacuums that must complete a certain cleaning cycle before returning to the charging base for further cleaning, or that rely on manual replacement and cleaning by the user. Therefore, it avoids the situation where it gets dirtier after mopping stubborn oil stains. It boasts that during the mopping process, clean water is sprayed through 16 holes to keep the mop cloth evenly moist, and the roller is scraped and washed at high speed, and the scraped wastewater is collected in the wastewater tank, allowing the robot vacuum to continuously clean the floor with clean water during the mopping process. ▲ Unlike most robot vacuums and mops, the DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI uses a roller mop, avoiding the problem of uneven watermarks left on the floor due to uneven pressure, as seen with single-sheet or disc mops. ▲ The water inlet on the back of the robot vacuum allows for easy filling of the water tank. ▲ During mopping, clean water is sprayed through 16 holes to keep the mop evenly moist. ▲ The roller mop is detachable for easy further cleaning or replacement with spare parts. Enhanced Cleaning Functions: In addition to emphasizing cleaner floor cleaning, DEEBOT...

Roborock showcased its G30 Space robot vacuum and mop, equipped with an OmniGrip bionic robotic arm, at CES 2025 this year. After confirming the international version's name as Saros Z70, the company officially announced its launch in the Taiwan market today (April 8th). They also announced the release of their flagship floor cleaner, the F25 ACE Combo, and the H1 AI-powered washing machine with molecular sieve washing, desiccant, and dryer. Unlike traditional robot vacuums and mops that often avoid small objects on the floor, leaving uncleaned areas, the Roborock Saros Z70 features a built-in five-axis folding bionic robotic arm. After identifying small objects using computer vision, the arm picks them up and places them in the user-designated location, successfully completing the floor cleaning. However, the robotic arm can only pick up items weighing up to 300 grams, such as socks, small towels, tissues, and slippers scattered on the floor. It also uses computer vision to determine whether an item can be picked up. When not in use, the robotic arm can be folded and stored within the robot's compact 7.98cm height. Even though the robotic arm takes up internal space when folded, Roborock still boasts that the Saros Z70 offers highly efficient vacuuming and mopping. It utilizes the StarSight AI navigation and obstacle avoidance system to accurately identify obstacles on the floor, thus cleaning more efficiently. It also features the same zero-tangle cleaning and chassis-lifting obstacle-crossing technology as the Roborock Qrevo Curv, allowing it to navigate narrow spaces with its low 7.98cm height. Additionally, the F25 ACE Combo flagship vacuum and floor cleaner, also showcased at CES 2025, boasts an exclusive dual shark tooth design to prevent hair tangling. It combines 90-degree high-temperature washing and drying technology with a 180-degree flat cleaning mode. The "bottom-mounted water tank + AI omnidirectional assist wheels" design makes vacuuming and mopping more efficient, effortless to operate, and simple to clean. The Elisa H1 AI washing machine, showcased earlier this year, features exclusive Zeo-cycle molecular sieve low-temperature drying technology, making it easier to wash delicate garments such as wool and silk. It also incorporates "silver ion" antibacterial technology, which can effectively remove 99.99% of allergens under high-temperature conditions.

Following the launch of the Roomba Combo 10 Max robotic vacuum and mop last year, which included automatic mop washing and drying functions, iRobot recently announced the new Roomba 205 DustCompactor. It boasts the ability to shred and compress dust and dirt, allowing the dustbin to be removed from the charging dock, and focusing its cleaning capabilities more on mopping. According to iRobot, through shredding and compressing, the Roomba 205 DustCompactor can clean dust and dirt up to 8 weeks later without needing to be cleaned again. Its suction power is 250% stronger than the previous Roomba 600 series, improving its sweeping capabilities. It also features ClearView LiDAR technology to enhance automatic navigation accuracy. The enhanced mopping function utilizes a new DualClean mop system, which rotates at 200 revolutions per minute and applies increased downward pressure for improved floor cleaning. In addition, the Roomba 205 DustCompactor's charging dock also features automatic mop cleaning and drying, essentially the same as the Roomba Combo 10 Max released last year. iRobot also updated the Roomba 505 Combo Robot, adding a charging dock that supports AutoWash automatic cleaning and drying, improving its overall cleaning capabilities. They also updated the Roomba Home App, adding more intuitive controls and real-time monitoring of the robot vacuum. iRobot's move to add more features to its robot vacuums and make charging docks with automatic mop cleaning and drying functions available on more models is clearly aimed at increasing its competitiveness against Chinese robot vacuum brands. The Roomba 205 DustCompactor has a suggested retail price of $469, while the new Roomba 505 Combo Robot has a suggested retail price of $1000. iRobot also updated the Roomba...

Besides Roborock showcasing its G30 Space (tentative international name: Saros Z70) robot vacuum and mop at CES 2025, featuring a bionic robotic arm capable of gripping small items to further clean home floors, Dreame also demonstrated its X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop, capable of climbing 6cm steps, along with a prototype design of a robot vacuum and mop equipped with a robotic arm. Compared to Roborock's robotic arm, Dreame's arm features larger and thicker claws, clearly capable of gripping heavier items. However, Dreame did not actually demonstrate the items its robotic arm could grasp. But if the comparison is to Roborock, it is expected that Dreame's robotic arm can also grip specific items, and may even be able to grip more items. Dreame stated that the design combining a robotic arm with a robot vacuum and mop has been under research for some time, and they plan to accelerate the transformation of this prototype into a commercially available product, which is expected to become one of the actual features of their high-end robot vacuum and mop products. Plot Twist: Dreame also brought a robo vac with an retractable arm to CES pic.twitter.com/dLPGC135k5 — Karissa Bell (@karissabe) January…

Roborock, the company that pioneered the market last year with its robotic vacuum cleaners capable of navigating 4cm height differences and launched affordable washing machines in Taiwan, showcased its G30 Space (international name: Saros Z70) robotic vacuum and mop equipped with an OmniGrip bionic robotic arm at CES 2025 pre-show. The G30 Space boasts a robotic vacuum and mop arm that not only cleans floors but also picks up small items weighing up to 300 grams, preventing them from obstructing the cleaning process. Unlike traditional robotic vacuums and mops that often avoid small objects, leaving uncleaned areas, the Roborock G30 Space features a built-in five-axis folding bionic robotic arm. After identifying small items using computer vision, the arm picks them up and places them in the user-designated location, ensuring a smooth cleaning process. However, the robotic arm can only pick up items weighing up to 300 grams, such as socks, small towels, tissues, and slippers scattered on the floor (note). It also uses computer vision to determine whether an item can be picked up. When not in use, the robotic arm can be folded and stored inside the robot's body, which is only 7.98 cm high. Note: After inquiry, it was learned that the robotic arm's ability to pick up items is currently determined through pre-training with a model, so at this stage it can only pick up four types of small items: socks, small towels, tissues, and slippers. However, Roborock stated that it will gradually add support for more items in the future. Even though the robotic arm takes up internal space when stored, Roborock still boasts that the G30 Space has efficient vacuuming and mopping functions, and can accurately identify indoor obstacles with the StarSight AI navigation and obstacle avoidance system, thereby completing floor cleaning work more efficiently. In addition, it also has the same zero-tangle cleaning and chassis lifting obstacle-crossing technology as the Roborock Qrevo Curv, and can enter narrow spaces for cleaning with its low height of only 7.98 cm. In addition to the G30 Space robot vacuum and mop, Roborock also showcased its new F25 series floor cleaner at CES 2025. Featuring a unique dual shark tooth design to prevent hair tangling, it combines 90-degree high-temperature washing and drying technology with a 180-degree flat cleaning mode. The "bottom-mounted water tank + AI omnidirectional assist wheels" design makes vacuuming and mopping more efficient and effortless, simplifying cleaning. This floor cleaner is expected to launch in the Taiwan market, with release information to be announced later. Regarding washing machines, Roborock launched three AI-powered front-loading washing machines: the Elyssa H1/H1 Neo and the Soft Princess M1 Pure. These machines feature exclusive Zeo-cycle molecular sieve low-temperature drying technology, making it easier to wash delicate garments such as wool and silk, and are equipped with "silver ion" antibacterial technology, effectively removing 99.99% of allergens under high-temperature conditions.

Following the design of many Chinese brands' robotic vacuum and mop, iRobot's recently announced Roomba Combo 10 Max robotic vacuum and mop also features automatic mop cleaning and drying functions, allowing users to clean their floors without lifting a finger. However, due to the more comprehensive automatic cleaning functions, the suggested retail price has increased to $1399. It is currently only available in the United States and Canada, and will be available in the European market in the coming months. The specific launch date for Asian markets, including Taiwan, has not yet been confirmed. Like the previously released Roomba Combo j9+, the Roomba Combo 10 Max's automatic water replenishment dustbin can also be used as a "small storage table" in the living room without looking out of place. It adds automatic mop cleaning and drying functions, and the automatic water replenishment dustbin is made of antibacterial material. It can immediately collect dust into the storage bag after the robotic vacuum and mop has finished cleaning, accumulating up to about 2 months' worth of dust. The water tank capacity is enough for about 7 days of mopping and cleaning needs, minimizing the number of times users need to clean manually. The system will automatically remind the user when the dust bag needs cleaning or the water tank needs refilling, and users can also manually replace the bags. Like its predecessors, the Roomba Combo 10 Max automatically recognizes floor types. When it detects carpets or similar materials, it automatically raises the mop to prevent the carpet from getting wet. It can even use the front-facing camera to identify areas needing extra cleaning through image recognition. It also creates a home environment map seven times faster than previous models, automatically marking different room types and using cleaning records to determine the level of cleaning needed for each room. Furthermore, the Roomba Combo 10 Max can connect with Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa digital assistant services, and is expected to support Matter universal IoT connectivity by the end of this year. If, due to a misidentification during cleaning, the robot vacuum accidentally runs over pet feces, iRobot also promises a free replacement within the one-year warranty period.