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This New iRobot Concept Is the Matryoshka of Robot Vacuums
Gizmodo • • general
Key Points:
- iRobot unveiled the Roomba Duo concept at IFA 2026, featuring a large, can-shaped base that steam-cleans floors and houses a smaller, deployable robot for tight spaces.
- The Roomba Duo is designed for heavy-duty cleaning, weighing about 66 lbs and standing two feet tall to provide extra power and larger tank capacity, potentially replacing stick or wet/dry vacuums.
- During a demo, the Roomba Duo vacuumed and steam-cleaned a spaghetti spill on carpet, then deployed its smaller companion bot, similar to the Roomba Plus 575, to clean under low furniture.
- The product is still in concept form, with no confirmed market release or pricing, though it is expected to be more expensive than current high-end robovacs like the $1,700 Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete.
- While promising for handling large messes, there is some skepticism about the Roomba Duo’s steam-cleaning effectiveness on tough, old stains or oily spills.
