iRobot Unveils Next-Gen Roomba Lineup with Self-Cleaning, Heated Mopping, and Disinfecting Innovations
July 7, 2026
This is iRobot’s first U.S. product wave since its acquisition by Picea Robotics late last year, following bankruptcy proceedings.
Analysts note the new lineup aims for better value compared with prior Roombas, which were often overpriced for basic cleaning, while maintaining strong cleaning performance.
The lineup includes PowerSpin Roller Mop and DirtDetect to target dirty zones, offering up to 35 minutes of cordless operation and coverage for approximately 1,292 square feet per charge.
Company executives emphasize reducing consumer complexity while delivering smarter, safer, and more intuitive floor-care solutions.
The Roomba Electro Plus uses on-demand hypochlorous acid generated from tap water to disinfect surfaces, claiming 99.99% kill rate of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and germs, with a self-cleaning, self-drying mop system and a dock that washes and dries the mop.
Pricing and availability place Electro Plus at around $400 with immediate availability on iRobot’s site and select retailers, and the new lineup available for pre-sale now and rolling out later in the month.
iRobot launches a new robot floor-care lineup headlined by the Roomba Electro Plus and five additional Roomba models, including the Roomba Max 775 Combo with AutoWash Dock and the Roomba Max 715 Vacuum Robot, expanding into heated mopping and self-cleaning features while also offering a more affordable vacuum option.
iRobot highlights improvements in navigation, suction power, and self-cleaning capabilities across the new lineup, underscoring consumer-driven design.
The Max 775 Combo features a hot-water mopping system, LiDAR-based navigation with 3D mapping, AI obstacle recognition, a self-cleaning mop, and can be paired with a dock that auto-cleans the roller and reaches under furniture, with about 35 minutes of eco-mode battery life.
The disinfecting solution is produced on-mop and considered safe for kids and pets; the ThermaClean dock rinses and dries the mop for ongoing sanitation.
The Max 775 Combo is positioned as a more affordable heated-scrub option at roughly $1,000, with a focus on heated mopping relative to competitors.
Picea’s electrolyzing capability underpins the sanitization feature, with 99.9% kill rate of germs using tap water, and Picea becomes part of iRobot post-acquisition.
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