Amazon - own iRobot has announced a duo of fresh 2 - in-1Roomba cleaners , which can both vacuum and wipe up the surfaces of your home .
The follow - up from last year’sRoomba Combo j7+tweaks the pattern somewhat . Instead of automatically switching between the two functionalities in a single cleaning tally , the Combo j5 + and Combo i5 + models let in a brace of exchangable ABA transit number .
There ’s the even ol’ Roomba dust holster and another with a water tank and a mop up inkpad . iRobot calls the innovation “ swop and mop ” .
Although it add an extra manual step to the process , this does promise to be an raise in some ways . For instance , it means the capacities of both BIN can be larger now .
After completing the sweeping run , the new model will observe when it ’s time to get the mop out and take a trip home to drop off the dust before requesting drug user flip out the bank identification number . Even though the pee bin is on board , there ’ll still be enough suck to lift up any dislodged shit .
“ When it ’s time to mow , just swap in the Roomba Combo bin occupy with water or a compatible cleaning solution and the robot will automatically detect it ’s time for a combination unclouded , ” the troupe says in apress outlet .
“ The Roomba Combo j5 + will then straightaway transmute into a golem vacuum that also mop up , employing its Dual Multi - Surface Rubber Brushes , Power - Lifting Suction , an Edge - wholesale Brush and mopping pad to undertake debris , dirty footmark and dust . ”
It does n’t appear as if the mop bin offers any fancy cleaning tech beyond a pout pad on the bottom and the key to its success might be whether it has the downward atmospheric pressure want to shift some more stubborn footprints or food spills .
The Combo j5 + and Combo i5 are uncommitted to buy immediately for $ 799 ( we ’re chasing up the UK price ) and $ 549/£699 respectively .
