DJI introduces its first robot vacuum cleaner — Romo

DJI has officially entered the home appliance market with its Romo line of robot vacuums. The line has 3 models: S, A, and P. All of them use technologies borrowed from the company's drones: dual fisheyes and three laser sensors for precise obstacle detection, including objects up to 2 mm thick.

Maximum suction power is 25,000 Pa. All models are equipped with dual anti-tangle roller brushes, retractable side brushes and rotating mops that automatically lift when moving to carpet.

The base supports automatic cleaning, charging, emptying the container and refilling water. A full service cycle takes 2.5 hours. The Romo P model has a separate tank for alternative cleaning solution (antibacterial or degreasing).

The Romo S model will have a completely opaque body, while the Romo A will have a transparent top panel of the vacuum cleaner. The base of both vacuum cleaners will be opaque. The most expensive model, the Romo P, will have a transparent body of both the vacuum cleaner itself and the charging station.

Cleaning routes are generated locally using DJI’s drone-based planning algorithms. All models support voice control and video surveillance — the cameras can be used to monitor pets or communicate with people in real time.

Prices in China: Romo S and A — $654, Romo P — $947. Global release expected later this year.