iRobot introduces Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac – the first automatic floor cleaner in the US

iRobot introduces Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac – the first automatic floor cleaner in the US

iRobot introduces Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac – the first automatic floor cleaner in the US

Keywords: Robots, Cleaning

iRobot Corporation, a leading developer of robotic technology products, has unveiled Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac – the first automatic floor vac available in the US. Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac uses iRobot’s unique advanced navigation technology to automatically clean all household floor surfaces, including carpet, tile, wood and linoleum, so people can spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying their lives. Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac is available for $199.95 (SRP) from selected US stores and directly from iRobot at http://www.roombavac.com/

With its new consumer robotics division, iRobot is applying its unique expertise in artificial intelligence technology and cost-effective manufacturing to develop consumer appliances that work beyond human physical limitations, to enhance productivity and save valuable personal time.

Robot’s current focus on home floor care with the launch of Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac builds on its previous experience in developing an industrial floor cleaning machine with Johnson Wax Professional and the Tennant Company, a leading manufacturer of floor care equipment.

“Our unique experience working with floor care industry leaders like Johnson/Diversey and Tennant Corporation, and in toy manufacturing and product safety with Hasbro, enables us to lead the market in delivering advanced floor care products at affordable prices,” added Angle.

How Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac works

Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac has a proprietary two-stage cleaning mechanism featuring a high efficiency particle vacuum and cleaning brushes that provide exceptional surface cleaning. The advanced intelligent navigation system allows the floor vac to achieve thorough coverage of open areas as well as a special edge-cleaning mode to clean against kickboards in the kitchen.

When Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac starts cleaning it travels around the floor in a spiral pattern until its non-marring bumper gently comes into contact with an object or a wall. It then begins cleaning along the wall using its special Wall Following Sensor. This both cleans that edge (using its Spinning Side Brush to get right up to the edge), and brings the floor vac to a new part of the room. It then makes either a new spiral or some straight runs before allowing the edge cleaning routine to bring it to a new place. Cliff Avoidance Sensors detect stairs guiding the floor vac to turn away from them. Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac can fit under the kickboards in the kitchen and can clean underneath beds or furniture less than 4 in. off the floor. Over the course of time Roomba™ Intelligent FloorVac will cover each part of the room two to five times.

For further information, visit http://www.roombavac.com/ or http://www.irobot.com/