These new Roombas are smaller and cheaper

"iRobot has announced a new line of Roombas, a year after it debuted its first lidar-based robot vacuums just prior to filing for bankruptcy. This week, it introduced eight robot vacuums that improve on its prior lineup and feature lower prices, some up to £200 (about $270) cheaper. Key changes include higher suction power, a smaller overall size to better navigate your home, more models with roller mops, and the introduction of "hot spot mopping.""

"iRobot, which underwent a reboot and is now owned by Shenzhen Picea Robotics, a Chinese original design manufacturer of robotic vacuums, says its new lineup is up to 25 percent smaller for "many" models, better enabling them to move around homes with low furniture, as low as 9cm. The bots also feature increased suction power and improved navigation across the line."

"The new models will launch in mid-2026, rolling out in phases across North America and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the Roomba 415 Combo and 115 Combo apparently arriving first, as they're already listed on iRobot.co.uk as coming soon."

"iRobot has only provided The Verge with UK pricing; the line starts at £229 (about $309) for the base model 115 and goes up to £799 ($1,080) for the flagship 775. The prior lineup started at £249 and went up to £999 - costing $299 to $999 in the US."

iRobot announced eight new Roomba robot vacuums with lower prices and upgrades over its previous lidar-based lineup. The models feature higher suction power, smaller overall size for better navigation under low furniture as low as 9cm, and improved home movement. More models include roller mops, and a new “hot spot mopping” feature targets areas needing extra cleaning. The lineup is planned for mid-2026 release in phases across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. UK pricing starts at £229 for the base 115 and rises to £799 for the flagship 775, with the Roomba 415 Combo and 115 Combo listed as arriving first.

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