The brand new Roomba Mini is half the scale of iRobot’s Roomba 105 robotic vacuum. | Supply: iRobot
iRobot Corp. immediately 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 growth 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 affect on Roomba Mini’s rollout. Going ahead, we count on that below Picea’s possession, iRobot can benefit from 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 slim corners, and vacuum or mop in hard-to-reach locations, in line with iRobot. It outfitted the brand new Roomba with ClearView lidar, enabling the robotic to navigate round muddle and keep away from rugs whereas mopping.
Customers can begin a cleansing mission via the Roomba Residence App, use their voice assistant for hands-free operation, or just press the button on the robotic for fast cleansing. The robotic doesn’t require a Wi-Fi connection.
The disposable mopping pads entice mud, grime, and dirt, leaving a contemporary 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 on the market in 4 colours: pink, mint, white, and black.
“Roomba Mini proves that small could 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 type, so it reaches extra of your property.”
“Its trendy, 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 advised The Robotic Report.
“Though initially conceived and developed as a strong robotic vacuum for smaller Japanese houses, we shortly discovered that this little robotic can also be excellent for European houses, because of its compact design that simply navigates smaller areas and adapts to quite a lot of ground plans.” stated Nico Meurger, EMEA vp at iRobot. ” Roomba Mini was launched in Japan in mid-February, and the black model is already bought out.”
The Roomba Mini is on the market all through the Europe and the U.Ok. beginning on March 10 through iRobot.com at €399 and £379, respectively.
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