First truly hands-free 2-in-1 with a fully retractable mop
pad: Roomba Combo™ j7+ simultaneously vacuums and mops with no wet
carpet messes
iRobot OS 5.0 lets j7 Series robots avoid more objects and
clean more specific places; provides greater voice and
personalization control across product lineup
BEDFORD,
Mass., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot
Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today introduced
the Roomba Combo™ j7+, the world's most advanced robot vacuum
and mop, along with thoughtful iRobot OS 5.0 updates. Designed for
busy households with a mixture of carpets, rugs and hard floors,
and those who want a robot vacuum that can also mop, the Roomba
Combo j7+ stands out from other 2-in-1 robots by vacuuming and
mopping in a single cleaning job, saving time while keeping floors
fresh and clean. This is possible thanks to a fully retractable mop
pad that lifts itself to the top of the robot when it encounters
carpet and rugs – the first 2-in-1 of its kind – preventing wet
carpet messes. iRobot OS 5.0 introduces new features and
digital experiences that improve intelligence and personalization
across the company's portfolio of connected robots – offering even
more thoughtful updates for pet owners, busy families and those
looking for more control over how they clean.
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"iRobot OS provides the intelligence that powers our robots. It
brings to life thoughtful and intelligent home products that
respect, connect and understand the user's home and lifestyle,
helping our robots become a valued and trusted partner in the
home," said Colin Angle, chairman
and CEO of iRobot. "The Roomba Combo j7+ perfectly marries iRobot
OS intelligence with beautifully designed hardware to give
customers a vacuum and mop solution like no other, capable of
keeping carpet, rugs and hard floors cleaner and fresher every day,
so customers can live their life. With Roomba celebrating its
20th birthday this year, iRobot OS is also giving
our connected product lineup the gift of more intelligence, letting
customers' existing robots clean in new ways."
The World's Most Advanced Robot Vacuum and Mop – Roomba Combo
j7+
"Until today, many 2-in-1 robot vacuums and mops delivered a poor
user experience either because they required separate,
time-consuming cleaning jobs or created more mess by not fully
lifting the mopping pad high enough to avoid carpet and rugs. The
Roomba Combo j7+ uniquely solves both of these challenges," said
Keith Hartsfield, chief product
officer at iRobot. "And thanks to iRobot OS, your Roomba Combo j7+
will get smarter over time because it will automatically download
new capabilities whenever we release them. So, when new
enhancements are developed, your robot gets them too, like
magic."
Unlike other 2-in-1s, the Roomba Combo j7+ vacuums rugs and
carpets first and then vacuums and mops hard floors concurrently,
saving users time by cleaning the area in a single job. Using
advanced sensors, the robot is able to detect various floor types.
When the Roomba Combo j7+ approaches carpet and rugs, its fully
retractable mop arms lift the wet pad to the top of the robot – in
a similar way that a convertible raises its roof – preventing wet
messes.
Thanks to iRobot OS and the robot's PrecisionVision Navigation
system, customers don't have to worry about cleaning up before the
cleaning begins. The Roomba Combo j7+ recognizes more than 80
common objects,1 which enables the robot to clean more
specific places on command, like around kitty litter boxes, toilet
bowls, dishwashers and more. It also allows the robot to detect and
avoid floor hazards like cords, clothes, shoes, socks, backpacks,
pet bowls, pet toys and solid pet waste. To make cleaning even
easier, pair the robot with your voice assistant and simply tell it
to clean specific rooms or by specific objects in your home, and it
does what you ask instantly.2 The Roomba Combo j7+
understands approximately 600 voice commands, more than any other
2-in-1. Users can customize their Roomba Combo j7+ cleaning jobs in
the iRobot Home app, choosing which rooms should be vacuumed and
mopped or vacuumed only, and adjust the amount of cleaning solution
they want the mop to dispense.
The Only Mop That Lifts High to Keep Carpets Dry
Other 2-in-1 mops lift only a few millimeters – if at all – and, as
a result, can leave wet messes on many carpets or rugs. The Roomba
Combo j7+ is the only 2-in-1 with a mop that lifts itself to the
top of the robot, completely away from carpet and rugs. Two fully
retracting, durable, metal mop arms raise the mop pad when the
robot senses carpet and rugs, preventing unwanted wet messes.
The First Truly Hands-Free Vacuum and Mop Robot
Using the Roomba Combo j7+ is simple. The robot senses when a mop
pad is attached and the mopping solution tank is full – and then
goes into mopping mode automatically. Other 2-in-1s have a mop that
you must manually attach yourself after the vacuuming is done,
adding extra work and time. With the Roomba Combo j7+, the mop arm
is already attached and ready to go. For vacuuming, it also comes
with the Clean Base® Automatic Dirt Disposal system
so you can forget about vacuuming for months at a time. The Clean
Base allows the Roomba Combo j7+ to empty the dirt and debris it
collects into an enclosed bag that doesn't need to be replaced for
up to 60 days.
iRobot OS 5.0 Home Intelligence – Clean Where You Want, When
You Want
iRobot OS delivers a premium and customizable experience for all
customers, including pet owners, busy families and anybody looking
for more control over how they clean. As part of iRobot's continued
development of iRobot OS, the company is introducing new features
and thoughtful digital experiences that improve intelligence,
personalization and control across its portfolio of connected
Roomba robot vacuums and Braava jet™ robot
mops.3 Expanded object recognition allows more
cleaning on command, navigation of every floor's obstacle course
and a continued focus on delivering more pet features than any
other robot.3
- Clean More Specific Places on Command – The iRobot
OS visual vocabulary is expanding with new Clean Zone
recommendations. In addition to previously announced objects like
couches, tables, counters and holiday trees, Roomba robot vacuums
with Imprint® Smart Mapping and the Braava jet m6
robot mop can now automatically detect and proactively recommend
Clean Zones around dishwashers, toilets, ovens/stoves, litter boxes
and pet bowls.3 Users are also able to customize
their Smart Map by designating their own precision Clean Zones.
Using Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled devices, users can instruct
their robot to clean these zones with just their voice, such as,
"Alexa, tell Braava jet m6 to mop around the
toilet."2
- Avoids More of the Objects You Want It to
Avoid – Roomba j Series robot vacuums can detect and avoid
even more floor hazards than before, providing greater peace of
mind that the job will get done for busy families and pet owners.
Roomba j Series robots will now recognize and avoid pet toys, pet
bowls, litter boxes and backpacks, in addition to previously
supported items like shoes/slippers, socks, cords, headphones,
clothing, towels and solid pet waste.
- Skip a Room on the Fly – Things do not always go as
planned, including your cleaning routine. Now you can skip a room
during a current cleaning job to avoid unwanted interruptions or
when life throws you a curveball. Pressing the Skip button in the
iRobot Home App or using your voice with Alexa will skip the room
or zone that the robot is currently cleaning and move onto the next
room or area, allowing you to continue your day uninterrupted.
- Use More Siri Shortcuts – iOS users can now create
Siri Shortcuts for directed room cleaning and saved "favorites"
from the iRobot Home App. Now you can use your voice to ask Siri to
clean areas like the living room or dining room. Or you can start a
cleaning job using your voice from your saved favorites in the
iRobot Home App. For example, you can say, "Hey Siri, clean after
dinner," and your Roomba or Braava jet m6 will clean the rooms you
designated as that favorite.
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. All data is kept
secure from start to finish, incorporating multiple layers of
protection around the company's robots, cloud and app. iRobot
treats customer data with the highest standards of privacy
protection, and to that end, has obtained the globally recognized
TRUSTe Certified Privacy Seal. 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.
"At iRobot, protecting customer data and privacy is of the
utmost importance as we explore the path forward for home robotics
and the future of the home," continued Colin Angle. "We know that customers welcome us
into their homes because they trust that our products will help
them do more, and that we will respect their information. We take
that trust seriously."
iRobot is also the first consumer robot company to achieve the
third-party TÜV SÜD Cyber Security Mark, a more stringent framework
that goes beyond the industry standard, for the Roomba j7/j7+ robot
vacuum. The company is currently pursuing this same level of
certification for the Roomba Combo j7/j7+ robot vacuum and mop.
Pricing & Availability:
North America:
The Roomba Combo j7+ is available for pre-sale beginning
September 27 in the U.S. for
$1,099 USD on iRobot.com, with
shipments beginning October 4. It
will be available for purchase in Canada beginning October 4. The Roomba Combo j7+ will be available
at select retailers throughout North
America beginning in October. It will also be available as
part of the iRobot Select membership program in 2023.
Rest of World:
The Roomba Combo j7+ is also available in Europe beginning October 4, with availability in other
international markets throughout Q4 2022.
iRobot OS 5.0 updates have begun 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.
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and YouTube.
Follow iRobot CEO Colin Angle
on Twitter and LinkedIn.
1Robot behavior varies by object.
2Works with Alexa, Google Assistant enabled devices
and Siri. 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.
3Certain iRobot OS digital features will only work
with Imprint® Smart Mapping robots, like the Roomba
i Series, Roomba s Series, Roomba j Series robot vacuums and Braava
jet m6 robot mops. Timing and availability of iRobot OS features
may also differ based on model.
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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historical information are forward-looking statements which are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release
contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to
iRobot Corporation's expectations concerning new product
availability and new product features, including features that
expand product performance over time, and privacy certifications.
These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are
subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking
statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot undertakes no obligation
to update or revise the information contained in this press
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in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
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