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iRobot deployed PrecisionVision Navigation, an AI computer vision system, in select Roomba robot vacuums to identify and steer around household obstacles such as pet waste, charging cables, socks, and shoes during cleaning runs. The feature is available on Roomba j-series and Plus 500 models sold globally.
Details
PrecisionVision Navigation uses a front-facing camera and LED to visually classify objects on the floor and automatically route around them in real time. On supported models, users can opt into 'Obstacle Image Review,' which lets the robot photograph encountered obstacles and send images to the iRobot Home App for user feedback, helping the system improve over time. The technology was first introduced with the Roomba j7/j7+ in 2021 and has expanded to subsequent model lines including the 2025 lineup.
Products affected
Roomba j7Roomba j7+Roomba j9+Roomba Combo j9+Roomba Plus 505 Combo RobotRoomba Plus 405 Combo Robot
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Trace Foundation. (2026). iRobot: iRobot deployed PrecisionVision Navigation, an AI computer vision system, in select Roomba robot vacuums to identify and steer around household obstacles such as pet waste, charging cables, socks, and shoes during cleaning runs. The feature is available on Roomba j-series and Plus 500 models sold globally (data as of 2026-07-09) [Data set record]. AI Trace. https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/727b1238-be5a-4480-97d4-846bf91b2a65. Accessed October 7, 2026.
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- https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/727b1238-be5a-4480-97d4-846bf91b2a65
- Data as of
- July 9, 2026
- Last verified
- August 4, 2026
Other practices by iRobot
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