iRobot launches Roomba 500 series

iRobot has a brand new series of Vacuum Cleaning Robots in town, and they are none other than the 500 series. Looks like iRobot’s flagship home robot has received a much needed boost half a decade after its introduction with double the vacuum performance for cleaner homes. These new robot vacuums are smart enough to get themselves out of virtually any household jam, and using the wonders of wireless technology, they are able to move on to the next room once they’re done with the current room. There will be different models of the iRobot Roomba 500 series available, with prices ranging from $249 to $399. More features are available after the jump.

• A solid, heavy-duty design featuring modular components for enhanced durability and easy servicing
• Anti-tangle technology so Roomba can extract itself from tassels and cord tangles
• iRobot’s proprietary built-in, light-touch intelligent sensing system that can detect when Roomba is approaching a wall or obstacle and automatically slow the robot for a gentler impact and quieter operation
• One-button activation, simply press “clean” and go
• A built-in voice tutorial for new users that demonstrates Roomba’s features right out of the box
• A new mobility platform that allows Roomba to travel on thicker carpets, climb higher thresholds, and transition easily between floor surfaces
• New re-designed dustbin holds significantly more debris
• Colorful faceplates in white, steel blue, champagne, burnt orange, silver, charcoal, and chestnut so people can personalize Roomba to match their style

Edwin Kee
Categories: Gadgets, Home