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iRobot’s latest Roomba does the mopping and cleaning itself

This means it can automatically wash its mop pad, refill its cleaning solution, and empty itself of dirt, giving you a truly hands-free experience.

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Get ready to kick back and let your robot do the dirty work. iRobot just announced its latest and greatest — the Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock

Folks, this isn’t your typical robot vacuum/mopping combo; They’re taking it one step further: Imagine a robot that not only vacuums and mops but also cleans itself. Yup, it’s finally all coming together.

For the first time, the new Roomba Combo 10 Max is equipped with an AutoWash Dock. This means it can automatically wash its mop pad, refill its cleaning solution, and empty itself of dirt, giving you a truly hands-free experience.

Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock

The Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock is an advanced cleaning robot that vacuums and mops while also washing its mop pad, emptying debris, and more.

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Why is this a big deal?

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is powered by iRobot OS Intelligence and features the new Enhanced Dirt Detect Technology. This means it can recognize and clean the dirtiest areas of your home up to eight times more effectively than before.

Plus, it’s the first iRobot product to be compliant with the Matter smart home protocol and compatible with the Apple Home ecosystem.

What makes it stand out?

  • AutoWash™ Dock: Automatically washes and dries the mop pad, refills the mopping solution, and empties debris.
  • Enhanced Dirt Detect™ Technology: Recognizes large concentrations of dirt and cleans them like a pro.
  • Smart Home Integration: Compatible with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant, making it easier to control with your voice.
  • Powerful Vacuuming and Mopping: The Roomba Combo 10 Max brings 100% stronger suction power¹ to your messes, easily pulling up embedded dirt, debris, and pet hair from carpets and floors.
  • Advanced Navigation: Powered by detection sensors and a camera, it navigates under and around furniture, recognizes rooms, and avoids obstacles like cords, shoes, and even pet waste.

Barry Schliesmann, Chief Product Officer at iRobot, said, “With the Roomba Combo 10 Max, we’re bringing all of our floor cleaning know-how together in the smartest and most efficient robot yet.” It’s designed to vacuum and mop different floor types thoroughly and easily.

When it comes to cleaning, the Roomba Combo 10 Max doesn’t hold back. It’s powerful enough to tackle pet hair and tough stains on both carpets and hard floors. It features a stronger suction capability and advanced mopping technology that scrubs tough messes more effectively.

iRobot has also ensured that the Roomba Combo 10 Max fits seamlessly into smart home setups. It will be compatible with the Matter smart home standard and the Apple Home ecosystem, which means you can control it with voice commands using Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant.

The Bottom Line

The Roomba Combo 10 Max is available for pre-sale on iRobot.com in the U.S. and Canada, with shipments starting in August 2024. The price starts at $1,399, and it will also be available at select retailers beginning in August.

Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock

The Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock is an advanced cleaning robot that vacuums and mops while also washing its mop pad, emptying debris, and more.

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