iRobot launches most powerful Roomba vacuums with advanced cleaning tech

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-02 11:34

iRobot has unveiled two new high-end robot vacuums, the Roomba Max 875 Combo and the Roomba Plus 678 Combo, at IFA 2026 in Berlin. The Max 875 Combo, priced at $1,199, is touted as the company's most powerful robot ever, featuring SealForce Vacuuming Technology for enhanced carpet cleaning with 35,000 Pascals of suction. It also includes ThermaMist Technology for heated mist mopping and PowerSpin Max Roller Mop for scrubbing. The $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo incorporates SprayForce AI for pre-treatment of dirt before mopping. Both models are available for purchase online, with retail availability in North America later this month. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; represents incremental improvements in consumer robotics.

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Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) · 2026-09-02 11:34

iRobot's new $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo is its most powerful robot yet

iRobot has launched the $1,199 Roomba Max 875 Combo and the $899 Roomba Plus 678 Combo at IFA 2026.