Xiaomi's New 2in1 Robot Vacuum Can Wash And Dry Its Own Mops

In addition to launching the 12T smartphone series today, Xiaomi also announced that the Robot Vacuum X10+, which debuted in China in April, is now heading to Europe. This is the company's most versatile robot vacuum to date. Not only can it vacuum at 4000Pa and clean with pressurized roller bearings, but with its base station, it can automatically empty the waste by filling the waste tank. Wash and dry clothes even in hot weather. In general, the robot vacuum itself should require very little maintenance; Simply fill the water tank of the base station and empty the waste water tank and dust container from time to time.

This isn't the first time Xiaomi has launched a robot vacuum with the ability to clean and dry mops; It was made for the Chinese market almost a year ago. Other models require you to clean and wash the mop yourself, which honestly isn't the funnest job in the world. Even if you think your mop is fine after each run, chances are its odor is due to moisture encouraging mold growth. Certainly not good.

X10+ solves this problem with its multifunctional base station. Once the two mops are installed, they are cleaned by running a wet brush underneath, followed by a two hour low temperature drying session. Basically, you probably don't need to touch the mop until you replace it because it's worn out. In addition, the X10+ is able to detect the carpet using an ultrasonic sensor, which will automatically raise the mop at that moment.

Like its predecessor, the X10+ uses LDS (Laser Range Sensor) for indoor mapping and navigation. It is also equipped with the Xiaomi "S-Cross AI" system. Some software tricks are combined with the engine's linear diode laser and RGB camera to identify the type of object in the foreground and estimate the appropriate safe distance for each object. You assume you have a scale in your living room. X10+ still keeps a distance of 2cm to 4cm. In the case of ordinary furniture, such as a coffee table or a sofa, the robot can approach them to carry out its normal tasks. For those interested in adding another camera to their personal space, Xiaomi has requested the TÜV Rheinland Cyber ​​Security standard and Privacy Shield certification for the X10+.

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ will be available from €899 (about $900) across Europe. Compared to the $1,099 Roomba Combo j7+, which is also shipping today, Xiaomi definitely has the price advantage, especially when the competition offers self-cleaning and self-drying features on their cleaning bots, not to mention automatic bin emptying.

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