iRobot Launches Roomba® Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock The Company's Most Advanced 2-in-1 Cleaning System
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iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) has unveiled its most advanced 2-in-1 cleaning system, the Roomba® Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock. The new flagship model features 175x more suction power compared to Roomba® 600 series and introduces innovative features including heated mopping, AI-driven obstacle avoidance, and a first-of-its-kind protective mop cover for carpets.
Key innovations include the PowerSpin™ Roller Mop with PerfectEdge®, ClearView™ Pro LiDAR, and PrecisionVision™ AI technology for intelligent navigation. The AutoWash Dock provides up to 75 days of autonomous operation with self-emptying, heated mop washing, and auto-refilling capabilities.
The device will first launch in Europe at €1099, with subsequent releases planned for North America and Japan later in the year.
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- Premium pricing point at €1099 may limit market accessibility
- Staggered regional release limiting immediate global market penetration
News Market Reaction 75 Alerts
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Roomba Max 705 Combo Provides heated mopping, 175x more suction power and first-of-its-kind cover protecting carpets from wet messes
A Flagship 2-in-1 for a True Hands-Free Clean
As the newest and most advanced 2-in-1 vacuum and mop within iRobot's recently introduced suite of new Roomba robots, the Roomba Max 705 Combo conquers everyday messes - every day.
At the heart of the Roomba Max 705 Combo is the all-new PowerSpin™ Roller Mop with PerfectEdge®, iRobot's most advanced mopping system available to date. Continuously washed during use, the mop extends to get deep into corners, while a first-of-its kind protective mop cover automatically activates to prevent wet carpet messes. Integrated ClearView™ Pro LiDAR and PrecisionVision™ AI technology expertly maps homes in 3D, immediately recognizes toys, cords, pet waste, and intelligently navigates around them.
Paired with the iRobot's iconic AutoWash Dock, which offers up to 75 days of self-emptying, heated mop washing and drying, self-cleaning, and auto-refilling, the device delivers a truly hands-free cleaning experience. It also features 175x more suction power*, anti-tangle Dual Rubber Brushes, and Dual Edge-Sweeping Brushes to power through everyday messes.
Through the Roomba Home App or a voice assistant**, customers can schedule cleaning missions, set no-go zones, or clean by room, object, or floor type. Whether tidying up after dinner or prepping to host a party, the Roomba Max 705 Combo adjusts to every consumer's needs without them ever needing to lift a finger.
Pricing & Availability
The Roomba Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is available for pre-sale in
Additional press materials are available at https://media.irobot.com/.
*In spot clean mode with full battery compared to Roomba® 600 series robots.
**Works with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
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 more than 50 million 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.
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