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iRobot: Full Lineup, Specs & Which to Buy (2026)
iRobot — The brand that invented the category
Founded in 1990 in Bedford, Massachusetts, iRobot launched the original Roomba in 2002 and effectively created the consumer robot-vacuum market.
iRobot's engineering signature is the twin counter-rotating rubber brushrolls. Instead of bristle brushes that wrap hair into a tangled mess, the rubber extractors flex and shed hair far better — a genuine advantage in homes with pets or long-haired occupants.
Navigation on modern Roombas uses vSLAM (a top-mounted camera reading ceiling and room features) rather than spinning LiDAR. It maps reliably in lit rooms and powers iRobot's smart-mapping features, though it depends on ambient light more than LiDAR does.
The lineup pairs the Roomba vacuums with the Braava mopping robots, and combo models that do both, all feeding into the self-emptying Clean Base.
iRobot Models in Our Database (3)
Every iRobot robot we track, highest price first. Click any model for the full specs, pros/cons, and FAQ.
| Model | Type | Navigation | Key spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iRobot Roomba j9+ | Vacuum | vSLAM Camera | 10,000Pa suction | $1,099 |
| iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ | Vacuum | vSLAM Camera | 10,000Pa suction | $999 |
| iRobot Braava Jet m6 | Robot mop | vSLAM | 180 min runtime | $449 |
Columns vary by category: for vacuums they show suction, navigation, and mopping; for mowers and other types, the most relevant specs.
iRobot Technology Signatures
Brush system
Dual rubber multi-surface brushrolls — the standout feature. They resist hair tangling dramatically better than bristle brushes, which is why iRobot is a perennial pet-hair recommendation.
Navigation
vSLAM camera mapping with smart-map editing, keep-out zones, and room-by-room cleaning. Works best in homes with reasonable lighting.
Clean Base
The self-emptying dock bags debris automatically, holding weeks of dirt — useful for allergy sufferers who want to avoid handling the bin.
Reliability & support
iRobot's long US presence means strong service, abundant spare parts, and a mature app with years of refinement.
Who Should Buy iRobot
Choose iRobot if pet hair and brush tangling are your main pain points, if you value US-based support and parts availability, or if you want a proven, low-drama platform. Look elsewhere if you specifically want flagship rotating-mop cleaning or LiDAR-grade dark-room mapping.
Warranty & Support
iRobot provides a 1-year limited warranty with strong service infrastructure in North America, a deep spare-parts catalog, and long software support windows for popular models.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many iRobot models does this site cover?
We currently track 3 iRobot models in our database, ranging from the iRobot Braava Jet m6 at $449 to the iRobot Roomba j9+ at $1,099. Each has a full specs-and-review page linked in the table above.
Which iRobot model is the best value?
For most buyers, the sweet spot is a mid-range iRobot model that carries the brand's core technology without the flagship dock premium. Compare the table above by price against the specs that matter to you — then open the individual review for the shortlist.
Why doesn't iRobot use LiDAR?
iRobot bet on camera-based vSLAM, which maps well in lit rooms and enables visual obstacle recognition, while keeping the robot's profile low. The trade-off is that very dark rooms can challenge navigation more than LiDAR would. For most homes during daytime cleaning, the difference is small.
Explore iRobot
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