iRobot adds Christmas tree and sock-avoidance features to Roomba robot vacuums for the holidays
iRobot, a leader in consumer robots, has decided to share the holiday spirit with everyone by unveiling new features based on iRobot Genius Home Intelligence that provide further personalization and smart home capabilities for the Roomba j7 and j7+ robot vacuums, as well as other connected robots.
The winter holiday season brings joy to every home, but all the decorations, celebrations and family gatherings can also bring mess and stress. The latest iRobot Genius update, made possible by advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, takes the cleaning prowess of the Roomba j7 and j7+ robot vacuums to a new level, enabling them to detect and clean around holiday trees, shoes and socks in addition to pet waste and cords.
The update also makes it easier for existing customers to transfer their robot's knowledge from their current Smart Mapping Imprint device to a new Smart Mapping robot. The company announced the following new iRobot features:
Holiday tree zone detection (spruce and pine)
Everyone loves decorated New Year and Christmas trees during the holidays, but everyone hates the mess they create. Now users can directly send their Roomba j7 or j7+ to clean up those pesky fallen pine needles. The Roomba j7 and j7+ can recommend cleaning areas around holiday trees through the iRobot Home app.
With iRobot Genius, the robot will automatically suggest a cleaning zone around the outer perimeter of the tree and place a no-go zone in the center to prevent the device from contacting the tree.
Preventing hazards related to shoes and socks
Someone left shoes in the living room? Did you accidentally drop a sock from the laundry basket or miss an imaginary three-point shot? The Roomba j7 and j7+ can now identify and avoid shoes and socks while cleaning, adding them to the existing list of other objects the robot can detect and avoid, including cords and pet waste.
The Roomba j7+ will become smarter over time and recognize even more objects through future wireless software updates.
Map copy
Users no longer need to create a new Imprint smart map every time they buy a robot from iRobot. For greater convenience, users with Smart Mapping devices can now transfer existing smart maps from one robot to another, including the Braava jet m6 robotic mop, an ideal solution for those buying a new robot, an additional robot or an iRobot Bundle.
“With each iRobot Genius update, your robot becomes smarter and does even more at no extra cost. This latest update gives the Roomba j7 and j7+ the ability to recognize and clean around holiday trees, shoes and socks, letting you enjoy more of what you love to do during the holiday season. Map copy also simplifies setup for buyers, so a new robot can automatically start where their old robot left off, similar to activating a new cell phone”
iRobot is a global leader in consumer robots that designs and builds devices enabling people to do more both inside and outside the home. iRobot created the home cleaning robot category by introducing its Roomba robot vacuum in 2002.
Today, iRobot is a global company that has sold more than 30 million robots worldwide. The iRobot product line, including Roomba and Braava floor-cleaning robots, includes patented technologies and advanced cleaning, mapping and navigation concepts. iRobot engineers create an ecosystem of robots and technologies for the smart home.
"Object avoidance. Extensive mapping capabilities. Quiet mode. And much more to come. iRobot Genius allows our s, j, i and m series robots to get better over time through regular software updates, so you always have the latest cleaning features for your robot," the company said.
Based on user habits, home and even the time of year, iRobot Genius combines ideas and technologies to create a personalized cleaning experience, offering control right from the app. iRobot Genius anticipates needs by learning the owner's schedule and using unique intelligence to understand where and when the robot is most useful to ensure thorough cleaning.
The device constantly learns and updates to optimize the cleaning routine in your home thanks to innovations available from iRobot. iRobot Genius allows the robot to work according to a constantly changing schedule. You can always send your robot to clean when you are away, and avoid certain times of day so you can enjoy a clean home without watching the cleaning process.
The Roomba robot vacuum uses iRobot Genius to learn when the user wants to clean and suggests automated schedules to match. The Braava jet m6 robotic mop, built on iRobot Genius, has become smarter than ever, as it learns where and when the user usually cleans and offers personalized schedules.
