iRobot OS 7.0 brings first-of-its-kind Dirt
Detective intelligence to company's newest and most advanced
robots
With SmartScrub and Clean
Base® Auto-Fill Dock, the new Roomba
Combo® j9+ robot vacuum and mop
offers unparalleled power and intelligence
Company also introduces #1 robot for dirt and
dust pickup1, the
Roomba® j9+ robot vacuum
BEDFORD,
Mass., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers
should trust that their floor cleaning robot is intelligent enough
to avoid making its own mess, will finish its job without
interruption and clean the way they want. iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:
IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today introduced two of its
smartest and most powerful models that solve pitfalls faced by
competing robots – the flagship Roomba Combo® j9+
robot vacuum and mop and Roomba® j9+ robot vacuum.
Taking automation and cleaning performance to a new level, the
Roomba Combo j9+ includes a new Clean
Base® Auto-Fill Dock that automatically empties
debris and replenishes the robot with liquid. iRobot also unveiled
iRobot OS 7.0, redefining cleaning automation with the additions of
Dirt Detective and SmartScrub. The Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+
join the recently announced Roomba Combo j5+ and Roomba Combo i5+
as part of iRobot's expanded fleet of robot vacuum and mops that
give everyone a better way to clean the way they want.
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In 2023, leveraging its advanced testing facility, iRobot
created a comprehensive testing methodology focused on what matters
most when it comes to a robotic floor cleaner: cleaning efficacy,
cleaning reliability, automatic cleaning control and craftsmanship.
Extensive iRobot internal testing and benchmarking revealed common
competitive robot pitfalls in real-life cleaning scenarios,
including stained rugs due to dirty mop pads that are unable to
lift high enough, getting stuck due to inadequate obstacle
avoidance and hardware shortcomings, and the inability for a robot
to get smarter by learning from previous cleaning missions and
through software updates. Combining beautifully designed hardware
and intelligent software, iRobot is tackling these real-life
challenges, providing customers with a superior cleaning
experience.
"iRobot understands that customers need to trust a robot will
deliver on the promise of automated cleaning. If a robot is
continually getting stuck, losing its way, smearing carpeted
surfaces with wet mop pads and so on, then a customer's trust in
that product breaks down," said Colin
Angle, chairman and CEO at iRobot. "The new Roomba Combo j9+
and Roomba j9+ tackle competing product shortcomings head-on with
superior engineering, iRobot OS intelligence and thoughtful digital
experiences. They are designed so you can trust your robot will get
the job done right."
iRobot OS 7.0 – Cleans Your Home Exactly Like You
Would
Based on a customer's habits, home and even the
seasons, iRobot OS combines insights and technology to create a
personalized cleaning experience tailored to fit their unique needs
and preferences – while also giving them control, right from the
iRobot Home App. With iRobot OS 7.0, iRobot is introducing new
digital technologies Dirt Detective and SmartScrub for the Roomba
Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+.
"Since unveiling iRobot OS, we have continued to bring new
features and cleaning experiences to customers, providing them with
ways to intelligently and effortlessly clean the way they want,"
continued Angle. "With Dirt Detective, iRobot is setting its
products apart from the competition by introducing a one-of-a-kind
cleaning experience. Dirt Detective lets our most powerful and
intelligent robots know where the dirtiest areas of the home are –
and the best way to clean those areas. This level of intelligence
lets customers forget about planning their cleaning mission
entirely, knowing that their robot will clean exactly like they
would."
Dirt Detective: Plans, Predicts and Drives a Superior
Cleaning Experience
A floor cleaning robot should be smart
and efficient, getting right to the dirtiest rooms first and
thoughtful enough to know, for example, that cleaning a bathroom
floor with a mop pad should happen last. Powered by iRobot OS,
first-of-its kind Dirt Detective intelligence lets the Roomba Combo
j9+ and Roomba j9+ automate where it cleans based on its cleaning
history, so customers don't have to think about it. It learns from
past cleaning missions to automatically prioritize dirtier rooms
and adjust settings like suction, cleaning passes and scrubbing.
Dirt Detective brings:
- Cleanliness Assessment Map: Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba
j9+ customers can now check their iRobot Home App for a
room-by-room assessment of their home's cleanliness. iRobot OS
tracks historical cleaning missions and dirt events to provide an
assessment on which rooms need the most attention during the next
cleaning job.
- Dirty Room Prioritization: With Dirt Detective, the
Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ can now prioritize where to vacuum
and mop, or just vacuum. Based on which rooms were last cleaned and
frequency of dirt events, Dirt Detective will automatically clean
the dirtiest rooms – those that haven't been cleaned as recently
and need more attention. Dirt Detective also makes it possible for
the Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and mop to automatically clean
the bathroom last so those messes don't get spread around the
home.
- Smart Cleaning Preferences: Dirt Detective creates a
customized cleaning plan based on room and floor type,
automatically giving customers a deeper clean in higher trafficked
rooms and a lighter clean in less demanding areas. It lets the
Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ know it should make two cleaning
passes in the kitchen, increase its vacuuming power on carpeted
areas and apply gentler suction on hallway floors. It also enables
the Roomba Combo j9+ to automatically mop more in areas where it's
needed and less in areas where it's not – and to provide extra
scrubbing.
SmartScrub – Power and Pressure for a Pristine
Clean
Some areas of the home need a deeper clean – like a
mudroom full of pawprints or kitchen tiles. With iRobot OS 7.0
updates, new Roomba Combo j9+ and existing Roomba Combo j7+
customers will be able to enable SmartScrub in targeted rooms, and
their robot will scrub back-and-forth with consistent downward
pressure to eradicate messes. SmartScrub tackles stubborn messes
like grime with 2x deeper scrubbing.2
"In addition to one-of-a-kind intelligence provided by iRobot OS
7.0, we're also pleased to be expanding our product lineup with the
addition of new 2-in-1 robots for everyone and our most powerful
and smartest Roomba yet," said Barry
Schliesmann, chief product officer at iRobot. "The Roomba
Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ rely on a range of proprietary cleaning
technologies to ensure they are best-in-class at picking up
everything from fine dust to stubborn dirt and hair embedded deep
into carpets and floors – and at finishing the job they set out to
do without getting stuck. They also look beautiful and fit
seamlessly into people's homes."
Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum and Mop – More Power and
Intelligence Than Ever
The Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum and
mop reigns supreme in its class, designed to tackle dirt, pet fur
and debris with unmatched precision. Its 4-Stage Cleaning System
and unique Dual Rubber Brushes provide 100% more powerful
suction3 and pressurized scrubbing action. And unlike
competing 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mops that barely lift their mop
pads, if at all, iRobot's D.R.I. (Dry Rug Intelligence) means
customers can trust that their Roomba Combo j9+ will keep even
high-pile rugs clean and dry. This is made possible because of its
unique Auto-Retract Mopping System that lifts the mop all the way
to the top of the robot when detecting carpet, preventing wet
messes.
Advanced iRobot OS technology captures an accurate map of the
home 7x faster4 and automatically names rooms. It also
allows the Roomba Combo j9+ to recognize and maneuver around
clutter like shoes, wires, backpacks, clothes, pets, and even solid
pet waste, giving customers more confidence that it will complete
the job.
With Dirt Detective, the Roomba Combo j9+ anticipates cleaning
needs for every room in the home, automatically customizes settings
and cleans the dirtiest rooms first based on insights from cleaning
history, so customers never need to plan where to clean. For
tackling stubborn messes on hard floors, SmartScrub adds elbow
grease to the mop, working back-and-forth while applying downward
pressure.
"Customers want a thoroughly scrubbed floor and their carpets to
stay clean and dry. Combining SmartScrub with our exclusive
Auto-Retract Mopping System, iRobot is the only product on the
market that can do both. By lifting its mop to the top, the robot
serves as a drip shield, separating the mop pad from the floor when
not in use and preventing it from transferring wet messes to
carpets and rugs," concluded Schliesmann.
Roomba Combo j9+ Clean Base®
Auto-Fill Dock
The new, stylish Clean Base®
Auto-Fill Dock does more than ever to support the Roomba Combo j
Series robot vacuum and mop. It empties debris for up to 60 days
and refills liquid for up to 30 days for autonomous cleaning.
Beautifully crafted from premium materials with a wood-like top to
double as a useable surface, the Clean Base Auto-Fill Dock also
includes a place to store extra bags and mop pads. iRobot's
quietest Clean Base dock yet, it has been thoughtfully engineered
to produce less noise while it works to empty debris and refill
liquid.
Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum – #1 Robot Vacuum for Dirt and Dust
Pickup1
iRobot's most powerful and smartest robot
vacuum, the Roomba j9+ is designed to thoroughly clean and freshen
larger homes and those with furry pets. Based on years of cleaning
research, it is designed and equipped with 100% more suction
power3 and a longer lasting battery,5 as well
as more pet features than any other robot vacuum. With Carpet Boost
technology, a 3-Stage Cleaning System and Dual Rubber Brushes, the
Roomba j9+ automatically detects floor type and adjusts its
cleaning power to do everything from sweeping up dust to lifting
and removing trapped pet hair from deep carpets. When it's finished
cleaning, the Roomba j9+ returns to the small and sleek Clean Base
Automatic Dirt Disposal, where it empties itself automatically for
up to a full two months. Like the Roomba Combo j9+, Dirt Detective
lets the Roomba j9+ analyze past cleaning preferences, patterns and
timing, so it can automatically prioritize rooms that need the most
attention and customize settings like suction and number of
cleaning passes room-by-room.
Powered by iRobot OS and Imprint® Smart Mapping
technology, the Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ understand more
voice commands than other robot vacuum brands. Customers can pair
their robot with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri6 and
tell their robot to clean specific rooms or near specific objects
like couches, counters, dining tables or a stove. With
PrecisionVision navigation, the Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ are
also able to identify exactly what's ahead, and if there's an
object it should avoid, it steers clear. This includes cords, pet
bowls and toys, litter boxes, cats, dogs and pet waste. iRobot's
P.O.O.P. (Pet Owner's Official Promise)7 guarantees a
replacement if it ever sweeps over accidental pet messes.
iRobot Commitment to Customer Data, Privacy and
Security
iRobot products and iRobot OS are backed by the
company's commitment to customer privacy and data security. The
company uses the highest standards of data encryption to make sure
customer data stays private and secure. Customer data is only used
to improve their experience and their robot's performance.
Customers may update their settings in the app at any time,
empowering them to determine what information iRobot may access.
iRobot does not, and will not, sell customer data.
iRobot's commitment to data security has earned it the
substantial TÜV SÜD Cyber Security Mark, the first company
worldwide to receive this level of certification.
Pricing & Availability:
North America:
The Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ are available for pre-sale
beginning September 11 in the U.S.
and Canada on iRobot.com.
They will be available for pre-sale at select retailers beginning
September 12. The Roomba j9+ will
also be available as part of the iRobot Select membership program
in Q3 2023. Pricing starts as follows:
Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum and Mop - $1399
Roomba j9+ Robot Vacuum - $899
Rest of World:
The Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba j9+ are also available for pre-sale
in Europe beginning September 11, with availability in other
international markets throughout September and Q4 2023.
iRobot OS 7.0 updates are currently rolling out to customers
worldwide.
For more information:
Roomba robot vacuum and
Braava jet robot mop photos, videos and information can be found
at: http://media.irobot.com/media-kits.
iRobot's Privacy Principles can be found here.
Please join iRobot on Facebook, Instagram,
TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
Follow iRobot CEO Colin Angle on
Twitter and LinkedIn.
1#1 cleaning system based on IEC 62285-7 on
hard floor and carpet with dust. Cleaning system available in
multiple iRobot products
2Compared to standard vacuum & mop mode
for grime
3Compared to Roomba i
Series
4Compared to previous iRobot
mapping technology
5Compared to Roomba
j7 Series
6Works with Alexa, Siri, or
Google Assistant enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos
are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a
trademark of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and
regions.
7Offer valid for 1 year from
purchase and covers replacement product only. Valid only for solid
cat or dog waste. Additional terms and conditions apply – see
https://www.irobot.com/legal/terms-and-conditions#promise for
full details.
About iRobot Corp.
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 has sold millions of robots worldwide. 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. For more information about iRobot, please
visit www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
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expectations concerning new product availability and new product
features, including features that expand product performance over
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