DJI Romo 2 Robot Vacuum Series Launch Featuring Massive Suction Power Advanced Navigation and Smart Maintenance Systems
DJI has added new hardware to its lineup as the Romo 2 robot vacuum series was announced today. Two machines, the Romo P2 and Romo A2 focus on super strong suction power as well as high accuracy spatial recognition. The new machines have peak suction power of 36,000 Pa per official DJI tech specs which is considerably stronger than most household automated cleaning units.
The navigation of the Romo 2 series employs several advanced sensors to traverse a complicated home environment. Three technologies, the binocular sensor, ToF sensor, and LiDAR, work in tandem allowing the Romo 2 to create accurate models of its surroundings, as well as to detect thin power cords or transparent glass surfaces. A new onboard lamp also works to make dust particles visible to sensors so dirt can be vacuumed when invisible in common light.
A smart cleaning response system works to provide an efficient clean. Sensors recognize if the robot is on a carpeted surface, and will retract its disc mop and power up to maximum suction. If on a hard floor, an oscillating disc mop exerts downward pressure to clean difficult stains by mimicking hand scrubbing motion per the manufacturer.
All cleaning and portability is managed through a multi use charging station. The Romo 2 series can navigate over high thresholds, or climb over thick carpets of 8.5cm, which usually stalls other hardware. When it returns to the charging station after a clean, it automatically washes and hot air dries the mop pads to prevent mold and bacteria build up.
Both Samsung and other electronics manufacturers are facing more competition as DJI is introducing its DJI Home application to control all functions. Users are able to monitor the cleaning path of the robot and program cleaning schedules through this new hardware management app. The industrial design features a semi transparent casing so that some of the internal sensors and components are on display.
Sales of the Romo 2 series will go on sale within China on June 11, and depend on the type of dock station being paired with the robot. The standard DJI Romo A2 with charging station will go for $809, and the same version as the plumbing station model, which can be connected to home plumbing for water supply and disposal, will cost $883. The top model DJI Romo P2 starts at $883 and with the plumbing station accessory costs $956.
