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<\/a> At IFA 2026, iRobot Unveils Roomba\u00ae Duo\u00ae which pairs an advanced main robot that vacuums and steam-mops with an ultra-compact companion robot. The pair use a shared home map and an autonomous mobile dock, working together as one intelligent system to deliver seamless, comprehensive cleaning throughout the home. <\/p>\nUnlock Next-Generation Floor Care with Dual-Unit Architecture
At the heart of the concept is a capability that no other consumer robot vacuum offers: one robot that carries and deploys a secondary unit. The main robot features a top-mounted mechanical arm whose end remains level as the arm moves, providing the stability needed to carry the additional weight. It can then safely lower and release an ultra-compact companion robot into tight spaces the main unit is unable to reach. <\/p>\n
Connected through the Roomba\u00ae Home App on a shared home map, the two robots communicate in real time, leveraging AI to coordinate their cleaning tasks: the main unit thoroughly vacuums and mops large, open floor areas, while its ultra-slim companion reaches beneath furniture, into narrow spaces and other spots conventional robot vacuums often miss. By dividing the workload between two specialized robots, the system expands cleaning coverage within the same cleaning mission, bringing a new level of intelligence to home cleaning. <\/p>\n
Deep-Clean Wet and Dry Messes, Without Hand Scrubbing
The main unit moves beyond the physical constraints of conventional robot vacuums. Its distinctive cylindrical body maximizes internal space, allowing it to house a wet-and-dry floor-washing module, a high-performance motor, and a high-capacity battery, bringing true floor-washing capability to robotic floor care. <\/p>\n
Its industry-leading 60mm-diameter PowerSpin\u2122 Max Roller Mop applies 46N (around 4.7kg) of downward pressure, scrubbing the floor as thoroughly as cleaning by hand. For dry debris, it delivers exceptional suction power to effortlessly lift pet hair, food crumbs and everyday debris. <\/p>\n
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As a pre-treatment, an internal heater generates controlled steam that is evenly distributed across targeted areas to help loosen tough, dried-on grime without exposing the floor to excessive heat.\u00a0A continuously self-cleaning roller then washes away loosened dirt and sticky spills, from pasta sauce to cooking grease. A hot-air drying component behind the roller dries the wet surface to help protect wooden floors from prolonged moisture. <\/p>\n
Whether it’s for busy families with toddlers or pets who spend more time close to the floor, this deeper washing capability extends automated floor care beyond what standard robot vacuums can achieve. <\/p>\n
Slip Under Low Furniture, Clean Tight Corners The companion robot’s PerfectEdge\u00ae mop pad extends by up to 31mm outward, along with extended edge sweeping side brush, cleaning automatically into corners, along walls and baseboards, even around irregular edges, to remove pet hair, dust and crumbs. With air-lift omni-wheels, it climbs thresholds up to 3.5 cm and continues cleaning in multiple rooms without getting stuck. <\/p>\n Navigate and Maintain with Greater Autonomy Moreover, large 17cm wheels powered by hub motors give the main robot greater stability as it moves between spaces. The shared AutoWash\u2122 dock handles autonomous maintenance in one place. It features a centralized clean-water supply and wastewater tank, automatically washes and dries the mops, and empties collected dust into a large bag for months of hands-off use. <\/p>\n “The Roomba\u00ae Duo represents a real leap forward in how we’re reimagining home robotics,” said Hao Li, CEO at iRobot, “Every breakthrough starts with someone willing to imagine what others can’t\u2014to challenge what’s expected, and to build what doesn’t yet exist. That conviction led us somewhere completely new. Instead of asking one robot to do everything, we’ve built specialized robots that work together as a single intelligent system\u2014because that’s what it takes to truly transform life at home. It’s the foundation for our vision of a fully autonomous home that takes care of itself, so you don’t have to.” <\/p>\n Media Availability at IFA 2026 About iRobot Corp. * Source: iRobot ranks #1 in cumulative global sales of household and similar-use cleaning robots (2016-2025), based on Frost & Sullivan’s market position statement <\/p>\n
The companion robot, demonstrated live at the IFA booth, uses the company’s Roomba\u00ae Plus 575 Combo Robot<\/a>\u00a0which launched earlier in 2026. It reaches\u00a0the corners and edges, exactly where pet hair and debris collect. Measuring just 8.35 cm tall and 29.8 cm wide, the companion robot glides between dining chairs and cleans beneath low beds, sofas and TV cabinets, capturing dust in spaces most robot vacuums cannot enter. <\/p>\n
The Roomba\u00ae Duo is designed to understand the home, navigate everyday obstacles and reduce routine maintenance through a unified system. Both units are equipped with ClearView\u2122 Pro dual-line LiDAR\u00a0and PrecisionVision\u2122 AI\u00a0to detect and move around common household objects. On top of this, the main unit features top-mounted AI cameras to capture a wider, elevated view of rooms, furniture and floor layouts. This helps the Roomba\u00ae Duo build more detailed maps across large, multi-room homes and identify larger stains or areas of debris build-up for targeted deep cleaning. <\/p>\n
iRobot showcases the Roomba\u00ae Duo prototype at Booth 133, Hall 9, Messe Berlin, Germany from September 4\u20138, 2026. Media, influencers, and industry partners are invited to attend live demonstrations and\u00a0learn more about the company’s latest innovations, from the recently launched 2026 flagship Roomba\u00ae Max 875 Combo\u00a0to the high-performance Roomba\u00ae Plus 675 Combo\u00a0and the compact, AI-powered\u00a0Roomba\u00ae Plus 575 Combo<\/a>. <\/p>\n
iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that ranks No.1 in cumulative global robot vacuum sales*. iRobot’s product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping, and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live.\u00a0Roomba. The Original. Trusted by over 50 million homes. For more information about iRobot, please visit\u00a0www.irobot.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n