It’s been 20 years since iRobot announced its first robot vacuum, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to announce a new robot vacuum model. In this case, it is the Combined Roomba j7+a model capable of vacuuming and washing at the same time.
To celebrate this very special anniversary moment that few tech companies in the sector can boast of, the company has put all its meat on the grill by developing a new smart system capable of scrubbing floors, but avoiding surfaces such as carpets or mops.
We all know that these types of surfaces do not get along with water, as they tend to favor the appearance of humidity and fungi harmful to health. With this system designed by iRobot, the robot is able to lift the canvas to avoid wetting these surfaces.
When will the Roomba Combo j7+ go on sale?
The company has announced that availability in Europe is imminent. Specifically, from next October 4, it will be possible to acquire the new product through the website maker. Soon it will also be available in the usual points of sale.
Along with the new 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, iRobot made another important announcement, such as the new version of iRobot OS 5.0, which brings more intelligence to its devices. This new version will soon be available for customers worldwide.
How much does the new Roomba Combo j7+ cost?
The new robot vacuum cleaner will be available as two different modes. On the one hand, we have the Roomba Combo j7+ without drain tank at the recommended price of 799$.
If, on the other hand, you are one of those who does not want to worry about emptying the dirt tank for a longer period of time, you should choose to buy the tank kit in which the Combo j7+ deposits the dirt. This version has a final price of $999, which is $200 more.
The iRobot OS 5.0 operating system update will be available to all current users of the brand’s robot vacuum cleaner who are compatible. It is completely free and will be done by OTA update (live) by modifying the firmware of compatible devices.
What’s new on the Roomba Combo j7+?
As you know, the brand has already had its range of Braava robot mops for a long time, which have a pressurized jet sprayer with which it is possible to deep scrub wooden, tile and stone floors, keeping them with a fresh aroma. .
However, anyone who until now wanted a complete home vacuuming and scrubbing system still had to choose to buy a product combo, with the inconvenience that entailed when it came to storing the two robots in their charging system.
With the arrival of the new Roomba Combo j7+, iRobot manages to offer a 2-in-1 cleaning system for those who want to forget about the daily cleaning of the floors in their home.
This new device incorporates improvements in the PrecisionVision navigation system to avoid obstacles such as shoes, shoelaces and animal waste, while with Dirt Detect it is possible to clean the dirtiest areas when the system detects the dirtiest areas of the house.
What’s new in iRobot OS 5.0?
Another of the new peculiarities added by the version of iRobot OS 5.0 is that it supports new voice commands with the main voice assistants (Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant), so that it is possible to command the robot to clean next to the dishwasher or refrigerator and it will move around the area to clean there.
From iRobot they also point out the improvement in object recognition, so that the 2-in-1 device can carry out its work even if there are socks, shoes or clothes lying on the ground, in avoiding them so as not to interfere with the operation.
The company points out that the robot is able to identify more than 80 common objects, which allows the device to clean more specific places with a single command, such as cat litter boxes, toilets or dishwashers. .
Users can also customize their cleaning tasks with the Roomba Combo j7+ through the iRobot Home App, choosing which rooms should be vacuumed and cleaned or vacuumed only, and adjusting the amount of cleaning product they want the cleaning product to be. mop distributes. .
Take a look at our complete exam of the model iRobot Roomba i7+ and how to go about mapping out your home to set up zoned cleaning routines.
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