Dyson has introduced the Spot+Scrub AI, its first robot vacuum that cleans both wet and dry messes. The device uses AI to detect and remove stains, competing with brands like Roborock and Shark. A reporter saw it in action at Dyson's Soho store.
Dyson, known for cordless vacuums and robot models since the 1990s—including the DC06 from 2001—has released the Spot+Scrub AI. This is the company's first wet-and-dry robot vacuum. Founder James Dyson stated: “Now we have engineered a robot that intelligently detects, identifies, and cleans stains, spills and debris, identifying stubborn stains and going over and over them until they are gone, using advanced AI. It is a determined, intelligent and adaptable machine. The wet roller even cleans itself with fresh water as it rotates, ensuring your floors remain spotless.” Chief engineer Jake Dyson added: “By combining lidar room scanning technology and camera vision systems, the Spot+Scrub Ai is able to detect stains and accurately navigate around obstacles, while vacuuming and washing your floors. It continually adapts its cleaning patterns based on real-time detection of debris, sticky spills, and stains. When it detects a stain, the robot performs up to 15 focused cleaning passes over the area, using its HD camera to monitor until the stain is fully removed. Meanwhile, the cleaning roller is continuously washed with heated water on the move, to ensure every area is thoroughly cleaned with a spotless floor finish.” The device features a 12-point hydration system with heated water, a roller that extends 1.6 inches for edges, and AI that identifies 200 household substances using a green LED illuminator and camera. It self-cleans during use and docks into a bagless, cyclonic station holding 100 days of dust with a 0.1-micron filter. Capacities include 0.6 gallons of clean water and 0.55 gallons of dirty water. Priced at $1,199, it is available now via Dyson and supports the MyDyson app. Dyson also launched the Clean+Wash Hygiene wet-and-dry cleaner for $499 (8.4 pounds, 4.4-inch profile) and the PencilWash for $350, both with self-cleaning docks.
