‘Tis the season for decking the halls, trimming the tree, and now, thanks to iRobot’s latest Roomba software update, avoiding potential holiday headaches. Roomba robot vacuums are getting even smarter this Christmas, with the ability to steer clear of two quintessential hallmarks of the festive season – Christmas trees and scattered footwear.
This software update comes just in time, as Roomba owners decorate for the holidays and welcome an influx of guests and all the accompanying shoes and boots. By identifying and evading these seasonal obstacles, Roombas can spread cheer all season long with less need for human intervention.
According to iRobot, a Roomba’s camera feeds images to the robot’s neural network, allowing it to recognize changes in the environment. Roomba will now identify Christmas trees as obstacles not to be tangled with. This applies to both real and artificial trees – protecting fragile ornaments and eliminating needles from carpets.
Roombas will even recognize presents under the tree as distinct objects to avoid. So no more worries about Roomba accidentally unwrapping gifts ahead of time or nudging them out of place. Your perfectly placed presents are safe.
Beyond Christmas trees, Roombas will now also identify and steer clear of shoes and boots left haphazardly by the door. This prevents Roombas from scattering footwear across entryways or getting entangled in shoelaces – saving users from frustrating searches for missing shoes.
This ability to recognize shoes as obstacles is not just limited to the winter months but will be active year-round. From snow boots in December to flip flops in July, Roombas will defer to your kicks.
“During the holidays, shoes and boots end up scattered near the entryway, which can create challenges for a robot vacuum,” said Natalie Robinson, iRobot’s Vice President of Robot Software Engineering. “With this update, Roomba will intelligently navigate around shoes to help ensure an obstacle-free cleaning path during this festive time of year.”
This new update builds on iRobot’s continuing mission to improve Roombas through advanced training of their AI systems. Over the past year, Roombas have learned to identify and avoid other common household objects like phone chargers, clothing, socks, towels, and even pet waste. By continually expanding the catalogue of recognizable obstacles, Roombas get smarter with each software update.
Since the original Roomba launched in 2002, these devices have mapped over 25 billion square feet worldwide, collecting data points to refine their navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities. As iRobot brings new models like the Roomba j7 and j7+ to market, they promise more intelligent mapping and cleaning capabilities.
Advanced sensors on the Roomba j7 help it identify furniture, determine room layouts, and avoid unexpected obstacles like shoes or holiday decorations. Owners can even label custom “Keep Out Zones” in the iRobot app to designate areas Roomba should avoid completely.
While Roombas get smarter every year, some things don’t change, like the satisfaction of kicking your feet up and enjoying that freshly vacuumed floor this holiday season. Just be sure to set your shoes aside first, so Roomba can deck the halls, not the entryway.
With Santa making his list and checking it twice, Roombas are helping households stay merry and bright this Christmas. So sit back with some egg nog and let your Roomba take care of the groundwork – your robot helper has the obstacles covered.
The holidays often mean nonstop schedules packed with shopping, celebrations, travel and hosting guests. Roombas ease the burden by flawlessly navigating past potential pitfalls like stray shoes and tree skirts so you can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
Knowing Roomba has your back this holiday season, you can spend more time focusing on the important stuff – sipping hot cocoa, baking cookies, and making lasting memories. While Roomba handles the dusting, you can enjoy some well-deserved family time.
From Thanksgiving leftovers to New Year’s confetti, Roombas are the silent superheroes keeping floors tidy through the holidays so you can stress less and celebrate more. Let others worry about tangled tree lights and cluttered entryways. Roomba won’t judge you for reusing last year’s decorations or indulging in some eggnog. Its only job is keeping your floors clean.
This holiday helper never needs a break and won’t snooze on the job. Once you’ve unboxed that new Roomba, it’s ready to vacuum so you can deck those halls and trim that tree, without losing sleep over the resulting mess.
While Santa’s elves prep for the big night, let the Roomba elves handle the gift wrap, pine needles, and cookie crumbs. Your robot will diligently clean around the holiday commotion so you can enjoy Christmas morning with clear floors and peace of mind.
When you’re shopping for that perfect gift or prepping feasts, think of Roomba as your own personal elf, minus the pointy shoes. This holiday helper is always ready to step in when things get hectic. Let Roomba take on the dirty work so you can soak in the holiday memories.
This Christmas, save your energy for what matters. Let Roomba sweep the floors while you make spirits bright. Avoid needless worrying over clutter and chaos. Roomba has the holiday hassles handled; you focus on the magic.
So rest easy this holiday season. Roomba has been updated and optimized to keep your floors clean without interference. That new obstacle avoidance will prevent any entangled trees or scattered shoes from slowing it down.
Give yourself the gift of time and memories this Christmas. Let Roomba gift you gleaming floors while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. Then next holiday when those shoes and trees appear again, your trusty little robot will be ready, avoiding tangles and delivering tidings of comfort and joy.
The holidays often mean nonstop schedules packed with shopping, celebrations, travel and hosting guests. Roombas ease the burden by flawlessly navigating past potential pitfalls like stray shoes and tree skirts so you can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
Knowing Roomba has your back this holiday season, you can spend more time focusing on the important stuff – sipping hot cocoa, baking cookies, and making lasting memories. While Roomba handles the dusting, you can enjoy some well-deserved family time.
From Thanksgiving leftovers to New Year’s confetti, Roombas are the silent superheroes keeping floors tidy through the holidays so you can stress less and celebrate more. Let others worry about tangled tree lights and cluttered entryways. Roomba won’t judge you for reusing last year’s decorations or indulging in some eggnog. Its only job is keeping your floors clean.
This holiday helper never needs a break and won’t snooze on the job. Once you’ve unboxed that new Roomba, it’s ready to vacuum so you can deck those halls and trim that tree, without losing sleep over the resulting mess.
While Santa’s elves prep for the big night, let the Roomba elves handle the gift wrap, pine needles, and cookie crumbs. Your robot will diligently clean around the holiday commotion so you can enjoy Christmas morning with clear floors and peace of mind.
When you’re shopping for that perfect gift or prepping feasts, think of Roomba as your own personal elf, minus the pointy shoes. This holiday helper is always ready to step in when things get hectic. Let Roomba take on the dirty work so you can soak in the holiday memories.
This Christmas, save your energy for what matters. Let Roomba sweep the floors while you make spirits bright. Avoid needless worrying over clutter and chaos. Roomba has the holiday hassles handled; you focus on the magic.
So rest easy this holiday season. Roomba has been updated and optimized to keep your floors clean without interference. That new obstacle avoidance will prevent any entangled trees or scattered shoes from slowing it down.
Give yourself the gift of time and memories this Christmas. Let Roomba gift you gleaming floors while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. Then next holiday when those shoes and trees appear again, your trusty little robot will be ready, avoiding tangles and delivering tidings of comfort and joy.
