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iRobot unveils Roomba Max 875 Combo with SealForce carpet sealing technology
Key points
- iRobot launched Roomba Max 875 Combo and Roomba Plus 678 Combo.
- The Max 875 features SealForce technology for deeper carpet cleaning.
- It includes ThermaMist for heated mop pretreatment and 35,000 Pa suction.
- iRobot is exhibiting at IFA under new owner Picea Robotics.
New Flagship Robot Vacuum Introduced
iRobot has unveiled its new flagship robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Max 875 Combo, alongside the Roomba Plus 678 Combo. These models are now available for purchase on irobot.com. The announcement coincides with iRobot's participation at IFA in Berlin, marking its first significant trade show appearance since its acquisition by Picea Robotics in January.
SealForce Technology for Carpet Cleaning
A key innovation in the Roomba Max 875 Combo is the SealForce technology. This system deploys a skirt around the cleaning head when on carpet, creating a seal that directs airflow deeper into the fibers. Combined with a new vane-type blower motor moving 20 liters per second, SealForce is designed to deliver three times deeper carpet cleaning compared to operation without the feature. The device also boasts 35,000 Pa suction power, the highest ever published by iRobot.
Advanced Mopping and Navigation
The Roomba Max 875 Combo also functions as a mopping robot, incorporating a self-cleaning roller mopping system with increased downward pressure. A new ThermaMist feature sprays heated mist to pretreat stains before mopping. For navigation, the robot uses lidar and camera-based vision to detect obstacles and has a slimmer design than previous models. It can also climb thresholds up to 3.5 cm high. The accompanying auto-empty/wash dock automatically cleans and dries the mop with hot water and air.
Market Context and Ownership Change
While SealForce technology is new to iRobot, similar carpet-sealing mechanisms exist in other robot vacuums from brands like Narwal and Dreame. This release is significant for iRobot as it operates under its new owner, Picea Robotics, a contract manufacturer that acquired the company after its bankruptcy. The Roomba Max 875 Combo is priced at $1,199, and the Roomba Plus 678 Combo at $899.
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iRobot, now under Picea Robotics ownership, announced the Roomba Max 875 Combo, a new robot vacuum and mop featuring SealForce technology for enhanced carpet cleaning. This release marks iRobot's first major trade show appearance in years and introduces new features like ThermaMist for mopping and increased suction power.