BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp.
(NASDAQ: IRBT), the leader in consumer robots, today expanded its
Roomba® robot vacuum lineup with the launch of the
new Roomba® i3+, a stylish new Roomba vacuum packed with
advanced features. Starting at $599
USD, the Roomba i3+ offers intelligent navigation,
self-emptying capability with Clean Base® Automatic
Dirt Disposal, and an expanded range of personalized cleaning
features powered by the recently launched iRobot
Genius™ Home Intelligence.
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"Innovative cleaning experiences have been, and always will be,
foundational to our product offerings," said Keith Hartsfield, executive vice president and
chief product officer at iRobot. "We have a proven track record of
delivering products that make consumers' lives easier. The Roomba
i3+ expands our lineup to offer not only exceptional cleaning
performance and value, but greater personalization and control
delivered by iRobot Genius. The iRobot Genius platform also allows
the Roomba i3+ to evolve and get smarter over time, providing new
ways for customers to clean their unique homes."
Take vacuuming off your plate
Similar to the iRobot
Roomba i7+ and Roomba s9+ robot vacuums, the Roomba i3+ comes
equipped with the Clean Base® Automatic Dirt Disposal.
With Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal, the robot empties debris
on its own, with no intervention from the user. Consumers don't
have to think about emptying the bin for months at a time or
worrying the robot won't finish the job due to a full bin. The
Roomba i3+ automatically empties up to 60 days' worth of dirt and
debris into the Clean Base, which doubles as the robot's charging
station. The debris is then locked away in the Clean Base's
enclosed AllergenLock™ bag that uses four layers of allergen
blocking material to trap 99 percent of pollen and mold.
The Roomba i3+ purposefully and logically cleans in neat rows to
navigate multiple rooms within the home, across hard floors and
carpet. If the robot's battery runs low, the Roomba i3+ will
automatically recharge and resume cleaning until the job is
complete.
The Roomba i3+ is also equipped with a High-Efficiency Filter
that captures 99 percent of pollen, mold, dust mites, and cat and
dog allergens. The robot's 3-Stage Cleaning System consists of Dual
Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that work together to effectively
clean, a specially designed Edge-Sweeping Brush to get into
corners, and 10X the Power-Lifting Suction as compared to Roomba
600 Series. Using patented Dirt Detect™ technology, the Roomba i3+
knows where dirt builds up and focuses cleaning in those specific
areas.
Adapts to your life, listens to your voice
The Roomba
i3+ brings a thoughtful new design that fits well into consumers'
homes, with a durable, woven texture that minimizes fingerprints
and collects less dust. The hidden-until-lit light ring helps the
robot blend into the background, only lighting up to communicate
robot behaviors or notifications when the robot is actively
cleaning.
Users can also get more out of their Roomba i3+ with the newly
redesigned iRobot Home App, powered by iRobot Genius™, which takes
users beyond standard app control to give them a personalized
cleaning experience. Available for iOS and Android devices,
iRobot's state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and home
understanding capabilities enable the Roomba i3+ to learn how you
like to clean. The Roomba i3+ will offer personalized suggestions
via the iRobot Home App, such as recommended cleaning schedules
based on past cleaning jobs and helpful cleaning suggestions during
pet-shedding or allergy seasons.
Event-based automations can be set up directly within the iRobot
Home App, an exclusive capability for iRobot customers that is
powered by iRobot Genius™ and IFTTT Connect. Whether you're heading
off to work or going for a hike, the Roomba i3+ can begin cleaning
when prompted by location-based services like Life360 or from smart
home devices, like the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock. When paired with
Alexa enabled devices or the Google Assistant, users can control
the Roomba i3+ with just the sound of their voice. The Roomba i3+
also supports Imprint Link™ Technology so that it can team up with
the iRobot Braava jet® m6 mopping robot to deliver an
extra level of clean.
Pricing and Availability
The Roomba i3+ robot vacuum
is available immediately for purchase online in the U.S.
($599 USD) and Canada ($749
CAD) on www.irobot.com and www.irobot.ca, and in retailers
later this September. The Roomba i3 robot vacuum can also be
purchased without the Clean Base® starting at
$399 USD and $499 CAD. The Roomba i3+ is expected to be
available in other international markets beginning in Q1 2021.
Roomba i3+ robot vacuum photos, videos and information can be
found at: https://media.irobot.com/media-kits.
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About iRobot Corp.
iRobot, the leading global consumer
robot company, designs and builds robots that empower people to do
more both inside and outside of the home. iRobot created the home
robot cleaning category with the introduction of its
Roomba® Robot Vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global
enterprise that has sold more than 30 million robots worldwide.
iRobot's product line, including the Roomba and the
Braava® family of mopping robots, feature proprietary
technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and
navigation. iRobot engineers are building an ecosystem of robots
and technologies to enable the smart home. For more information
about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
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press release that are not based on historical information are
forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. This press release contains express or implied
forward-looking statements relating to iRobot Corporation's
expectations concerning product functionality and upgrades, system
interoperability, management's plans, objectives and strategies.
These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are
subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking
statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot undertakes no obligation
to update or revise the information contained in this press
release, whether as a result of new information, future events or
circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding
these and other risks faced by iRobot, see the disclosure contained
in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
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