Three new robot vacuum cleaners with AI features and specialized designs enter the market

Three new robot vacuum cleaners have been introduced, each with distinct features for autonomous home cleaning. The Mova Z60 Ultra Roller Complete, priced at £1,249, is a wet-and-dry system designed for high-traffic spaces, featuring AI-powered 3D-mapping, object avoidance, and StepMaster technology to lift over three-inch thresholds. It includes a pet-avoiding mode and automated maintenance at its base station. Shark's PowerDetect UV Reveal, costing £999.99, uses an ultraviolet sensor to detect invisible stains and combines vacuuming and mopping with a 'NeverTouch Pro' base for self-cleaning, offering three hours of battery life. The iRobot Roomba Mini, available for £379, is a compact model for apartments and smaller homes, offering wet cleaning and auto-emptying for up to three months, and comes in pink, mint, white, and black colors with matching docking stations. These devices address challenges like cluttered floors and obstacle navigation, with innovations such as stair climbing anticipated in future generations. The Mova brand is new to the UK market, launching with three models, while the Roomba Mini originates from Japan and is now available in Europe. Jonathan Bell, Transport and Technology Editor at Wallpaper* magazine, authored the coverage.