iRobot Corp. reported it is rolling out its iRobot Genius 4.0 Home Intelligence software update for Wi-Fi-connected Roomba robot vacuums and Braava jet robot mops.
iRobot Genius 4.0 features updates for new functionality, including Imprint Smart Mapping for Roomba i3 and i3+, as well as customization and convenience features for Room-Specific Cleaning Preferences, Siri Shortcut Integration, Child & Pet Lock, and Do Not Disturb. The update also expands the list of objects the Roomba j7 series can recognize and avoid including clothing and towels.
iRobot also announced the Roomba i3 and i3+ will be sold as the Roomba i3 EVO and Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuums in the Americas. These Roomba i3 models automatically include the Imprint Smart Mapping update and are being sold at a new, lower retail price, starting at $349 for the Roomba i3 EVO and $549 for the Roomba i3+ EVO, according to the company.
The free updates are being pushed to existing owners of the specified robotic cleaning appliances, the company stated.
