iRobot Debuts Roomba Max 875 Combo With New SealForce Tech at IFA Berlin

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iRobot has unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Max 875 Combo, priced at $1,199, alongside the more affordable Roomba Plus 678 Combo at $899. The announcement came ahead of the company's showcase at IFA in Berlin, marking its first appearance at a major tech trade show in several years. A standout feature of the new models is a vacuuming system called SealForce, which improves suction by sealing against carpet surfaces. Both models are currently available for purchase on iRobot's official website. The launch comes under iRobot's new parent company, Picea Robotics, a contract manufacturer that acquired the American robotics firm out of bankruptcy in January.

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