iRobot launches Roomba, the robotic vacuum cleaner in UK and India
iRobot, the company created by scientists at MIT, has released the new 980 model Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners in the UK and five older models of the robotic cleaner in India. The Roomba cleaners feature navigation technology, allowing them to move between tight spaces and then return back to its charging base after finishing their cleaning cycle. The robots also feature a dirt detection mode, focusing their attention to areas which need more cleaning. The new 980 model, which was also recently released in the US, is retailing for £900 and is equipped with new technology including a camera that allows the robot to track its position with greater accuracy and provide a more efficient cleaning path to follow.

NEW DELHI: iRobot , a company founded by MIT roboticists, has released five models in its Roomba range of robotic vacuum cleaners in India. The five models will be sold in India via Puresight Systems on the manufacturer's behalf.iRobot Roomba 620, Roomba 631 and Roomba 776P will be available in India at Rs 32,990, Rs 38,900 and Rs 49,900, respectively. On the other hand, Roomba 871 and Roomba 880 have been priced at Rs 62,900 and Rs 69,900, respectively.The Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners feature a navigation technology that "responds to the environment to make smart cleaning decisions in the real world," the company said in a statement. Their round shape allows them to move between tight spaces without hiccups and returns to its Home Base once the cleaning is done.The robots have a dirt detection feature that "focuses on cleaning where it's needed most," iRobot says. They can be scheduled to clean at a convenient time.Along with, iRobot also launched the Braava floor mopping robot, designed to dry or damp mop the floor, in the market.