The brand new Roomba Mini is half the dimensions of iRobot’s Roomba 105 robotic vacuum. | Supply: iRobot
iRobot Corp. right this moment stated it’s bringing its Roomba Mini, the corporate’s smallest robotic vacuum cleaner, to Europe and the U.Ok. Already launched in Japan, the Roomba Mini Robotic Vacuum & Mop + AutoEmpty Dock can match into hard-to-reach spots that stick vacuum cleaners and standard-size robots can’t attain, stated the corporate.
That is iRobot’s first product rollout for the reason that Bedford, Mass.-based firm emerged from a pre-packaged Chapter 11 chapter course of in January. It was acquired by its longtime contract producer and contract lender, Picea, which has analysis and improvement and manufacturing services in China and Vietnam.
“The Roomba Mini was developed properly earlier than iRobot was acquired by Picea,” stated iRobot. “Picea’s acquisition had no influence on Roomba Mini’s rollout. Going ahead, we count on that below Picea’s possession, iRobot can make the most of Picea’s gross sales and distribution experience.”
Roomba Mini designed for tight areas
The Roomba Mini Robotic Vacuum & Mop + AutoEmpty Dock can higher clear tight areas, navigate slender corners, and vacuum or mop in hard-to-reach locations, in keeping with iRobot. It outfitted the brand new Roomba with ClearView lidar, enabling the robotic to navigate round litter and keep away from rugs whereas mopping.
Customers can begin a cleansing mission by the Roomba Residence App, use their voice assistant for hands-free operation, or just press the button on the robotic for immediate cleansing. The robotic doesn’t require a Wi-Fi connection.
The disposable mopping pads entice mud, grime, and dirt, leaving a recent citrus scent behind, stated iRobot. The AutoEmpty Dock self-empties into an AllergenLock bag for as much as three months of hands-free cleansing. The Roomba Mini is obtainable in 4 colours: pink, mint, white, and black.
“Roomba Mini proves that small may be mighty,” stated Gary Cohen, iRobot CEO. “Designed to wash small, tight areas higher than bigger robots, our mini, compact robotic delivers full-strength cleansing energy in a smaller kind, so it reaches extra of your property.”
“Its fashionable, space-saving design and delightful colours make it the right Roomba for any residence or home the place house is at a premium,” he added.
iRobot sees fast traction with vacuum in Japan
The Roomba Mini is provided with ClearView lidar. | Supply: iRobot
iRobot launched the Roomba Mini in Japan in February, the place the corporate bought out the black mannequin within the first week, an iRobot spokesperson instructed The Robotic Report.
“Though initially conceived and developed as a strong robotic vacuum for smaller Japanese properties, we shortly discovered that this little robotic can also be excellent for European properties, due to its compact design that simply navigates smaller areas and adapts to quite a lot of flooring plans.” stated Nico Meurger, EMEA vice chairman at iRobot. ” Roomba Mini was launched in Japan in mid-February, and the black model is already bought out.”
The Roomba Mini is obtainable all through the Europe and the U.Ok. beginning on March 10 by way of iRobot.com at €399 and £379, respectively.
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