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iRobot Roomba Duo Concept Uses Two Robots to Clean One Home

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, we saw one of iRobot’s most unusual floor-care ideas yet. The Roomba Duo is a two-robot concept that pairs a large vacuum-and-floor-washing unit with a much smaller companion robot. The main robot is designed for open areas and heavier wet-dry cleaning. When it reaches a space it cannot enter, a top-mounted mechanical arm can lower the compact robot to the floor so it can clean beneath furniture and through narrow gaps.

ECOVACS X12s Robot Vacuum Unveiled at IFA 2026 in Berlin

ECOVACS has unveiled the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone at IFA 2026 in Berlin, introducing a next-generation version of the X12 OmniCyclone with higher suction and several new systems designed to reduce routine maintenance.

Dyson’s New Nurovi Robot Vacuums Lead a 10-Product Fall 2026 Lineup

Dyson has unveiled 10 new products for fall 2026, led by three Nurovi robot vacuums. The wider lineup includes an updated PencilWash wet floor cleaner, three HushJet air purifiers, and new oral-care and hair-care devices.

Roborock’s IFA 2026 Lineup Includes New U.S. Models—and a Robot Vacuum That Cleans Stairs

Roborock’s IFA 2026 announcements include three products headed to the United States, a wheel-legged robot vacuum designed to clean stairs, and new robotic systems for pools and lawns.

Narwal Unveils Freo 20 Edge, V50 Cube, and New Steam Cleaners at IFA 2026

Narwal’s IFA 2026 lineup brings its continuously self-cleaning FlowWash mop to the Freo 20 and Freo 20 Edge, alongside the V50 Cube cordless vacuum and two unnamed wet-dry cleaners planned for Europe in 2027.

iRobot’s New Roombas Seal Themselves to Carpet—and Add Heated Roller Mops

iRobot has introduced the flagship Roomba Max 875 Combo and the lower-priced Roomba Plus 678 Combo, bringing a new carpet-sealing vacuum system, heated roller mopping, advanced carpet protection, and highly automated docks to its premium lineup.

Matic Says It Does Not Yet Meet FCC’s 65% U.S.-Content Threshold

Matic robot vacuum navigating a maze marked FCC, representing new U.S.-content requirements for robot vacuums.

Matic designs and assembles its floor-cleaning robot in California, but the company says it does not currently meet the 65% U.S.-component threshold connected to the FCC’s new restrictions. The disclosure highlights the difference between domestic assembly and qualifying as a domestic end product—and the challenge facing future robot vacuum models.

New MOVA V70 Ultra Complete Features a 17cm Reaching Mop Arm, 42,000Pa Suction, and Bagless Dock

MOVA is bringing its new V70 Ultra Complete robot vacuum and mop to the U.S. Its announced features include a MaxiReachX extending mop and side brush, up to 42,000Pa of suction, StepMaster 2.0 obstacle crossing, and MOVA’s first bagless auto-empty dock. We took a closer look at the new flagship and the features we’re most interested in seeing in action.

Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro Launches With 36,000 Pa Suction and Upgraded Threshold Climbing

Roborock’s new Qrevo Edge 3 Pro pairs 36,000 Pa suction with upgraded threshold climbing, retractable LiDAR, advanced obstacle avoidance, warm-water mopping, and an automated multifunctional dock.

Matic Robot Vacuum Gains Voice and Gesture Controls with New Cues Feature

Matic robot vacuum with speech and gesture symbols

Matic has introduced a new feature called Matic Cues, giving owners another way to control the company’s robot vacuum without relying entirely on its mobile app. With the update, users can speak directly to the robot and combine voice commands with gestures to indicate where and how they want it to clean.

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