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At IFA 2026, Xiaomi announced that several Mijia laundry appliances earned TÜV Rheinland's 'Allergy Care' certification and performance verifications, while the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 7 Max received a 'High Accuracy Object Recognition' certificate with 97% AI accuracy.
iRobot unveiled the Roomba Duo, a concept robot that combines a heavy-duty floor washer with a smaller Roomba, showcased at the IFA tech show in Berlin. The duo can clean collaboratively, with the main unit handling larger areas and the smaller unit accessing tight spaces.
DJI's second-generation Romo robovac features improved obstacle climbing, quieter operation, and enhanced privacy with a new local data mode to address previous security vulnerabilities.
The article summarizes the best tech and gadget announcements from IFA 2026, including new laptops, a gaming handheld, and a robot vacuum with SealForce technology.
iRobot has announced the Roomba Max 875 Combo robot vacuum with new SealForce technology for improved carpet cleaning, showcased at IFA under its new owner Picea Robotics.
The user shares a positive personal experience with the Matic robot vacuum, praising its gesture/voice controls, quiet operation, and continuous software improvements, while humorously noting how his child exploits the voice control feature.
The article reviews the Mova V70 Ultra robot vacuum, highlighting its innovative mop arm that extends to clean under and around kitchen stools, solving a common household cleaning challenge.
Matic launches Matic Cues, adding voice and gesture control to its robot vacuum, allowing users to point at a mess and say 'clean here' for spot cleaning. The feature uses on-device vision and the Gemini API for natural language understanding.
The US FCC has banned imports of advanced robotic devices, including robot vacuums, citing national security concerns, affecting companies like Roborock and Ecovacs.
The Ecovacs Deebot X11 robot vacuum/mop hybrid is now available at a new low price of $699 ($400 off), featuring powerful suction, a self-cleaning dock, and Matter support.
iRobot announces its first non-robotic floor cleaner, the Roomba Electro Plus, which electrolyzes tap water to create a disinfectant, along with five new Roomba robot vacuums with improved suction and lower prices.
Matic will raise its robot vacuum's price by $250 to $1,495 on September 9, citing rising component costs. The company also extends its return policy to six months and offers free replacement bags with direct purchases.
The article announces oomwoo, an open-source, build-it-yourself robot vacuum cleaner that uses 2D LiDAR and ROS 2 for autonomous navigation, with no cloud required. It is designed for the maker community and is built in public from the start.
A review of the best Roborock robot vacuum deals for Prime Day 2026, recommending the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow as the top pick.
Prime Day offers $240 off Roborock's Saros 20 robot vacuum, praised for its obstacle avoidance and mopping capabilities, bringing it to a new low price of $1,359.99.
The Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum and mop hybrid is highlighted as one of the best Prime Day deals, now available for $449.99 ($350 off). It offers flagship features like self-cleaning dock and strong navigation for apartments.
The article recounts the history of iRobot's Roomba robot vacuum, detailing its development, near-failures, market success, and lasting impact on consumer robotics, as featured in a podcast episode of Version History.
A roundup of early Prime Day deals on tested robot vacuums from Roborock, Dreame, Shark, and others, with discounts across various price points.
Wired's best robot vacuums of 2026 roundup, featuring top picks from Shark and Eufy, with testing notes and buying advice.
Roborock's Q10 S5 Plus robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $269.99 at Wellbots with code NEW10, matching its all-time low price.