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iRobot reveals experimental Roomba Duo concept at IFA tech show
The two-part system pairs a heavy-duty floor washer with a deployable slim robot vacuum.
Latest update: Added hardware specifications for the Roomba Duo concept, including 46 newtons of downward mopping pressure, an internal steam heater, 17-centimeter hub-motor wheels, and the use of a Roomba Plus 575 Combo companion unit.
The short version
- At IFA Berlin, iRobot demonstrated the Roomba Duo, an experimental concept pairing a large floor-washing machine with a smaller companion robot vacuum.[CNET · The Verge]
- The primary unit uses an integrated mechanical arm to deploy a slim Roomba Plus 575 Combo for cleaning narrow areas and under furniture.[CNET · The Verge]
- iRobot states the dual system is currently an engineering concept exploring solutions to consumer pain points, with no confirmed retail release.[CNET]
Key facts
- iRobot demonstrated the Roomba Duo concept at the IFA technology trade show in Berlin.[CNET · The Verge]
- The main mothership unit features an arm mechanism to lower a smaller companion vacuum into narrow spaces.[CNET · The Verge]
- The demonstration unit paired the system with a Roomba Plus 575 Combo measuring 8.35 cm tall and 29.8 cm wide.[CNET]
- iRobot reports the main module exerts 46 newtons of downward pressure and features an internal steam heater.[CNET]
- The main machine is equipped with lidar navigation, an AI camera, and 17-centimeter hub-motor wheels.[CNET]
What remains uncertain
- iRobot has not confirmed whether the Roomba Duo concept will ever be produced or sold as a consumer product.[CNET]
Sources
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