Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuums are chasing smarter mess detection
Dyson's robot vacuum story now has three Nurovi models, lidar mapping, and a pricier version that uses UV light to help find stains. The pitch is simple: less wandering, more targeted cleaning.
Original Geekish context based on the sources linked below.
The short version
WIRED reports that Dyson has launched three robot vacuums in its new Nurovi line: the R1 Nurovi Dry, the R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry, and the R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV.
What changed
All three models use lidar navigation, a shift from Dyson's previous camera-based robot vacuum approach. WIRED says the line also uses Dyson's Twin-Capture System for dust and debris on hard floors and carpets.
The lineup
The R1 is vacuum-only at $550. The R2 is a $700 vacuum-mop hybrid and is listed as a Costco exclusive. The R3 is the $1,200 top model, with higher suction and UV-assisted stain detection.
Geekish take
The robot vacuum category is crowded, so Dyson needs more than the logo. Lidar is table stakes now, but if the UV stain feature actually helps the robot clean what humans notice, that is the fun part to watch.
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