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Reviewed and published by trentmaziarz, July 9, 2026. Discovered and drafted by our automated research pipeline.
iRobot deployed Dirt Detective, an AI feature in select Roomba j9-series robot vacuums, that analyzes past cleaning history to predict which rooms are dirtiest and automatically determines the order and intensity of each cleaning session without user input. The feature launched in September 2023 and was extended to the Roomba Combo 10 Max in July 2024.
Details
Powered by iRobot OS, Dirt Detective tracks per-room cleaning history, dirt sensor events, and floor type to build a room-by-room cleanliness assessment map visible in the iRobot Home App. The system predicts which rooms need attention most and adjusts settings such as suction power, number of passes, and cleaning order accordingly. Users can view the cleanliness map or trigger Dirt Detective mode directly from the app.
Products affected
Roomba j9+Roomba Combo j9+Roomba Combo 10 Max
Sources & Evidence
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Trace Foundation. (2026). iRobot: iRobot deployed Dirt Detective, an AI feature in select Roomba j9-series robot vacuums, that analyzes past cleaning history to predict which rooms are dirtiest and automatically determines the order and intensity of each cleaning session without user input. The feature launched in September 2023 and was extended to the Roomba Combo 10 Max in July 2024 (data as of 2026-07-09) [Data set record]. AI Trace. https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/14505acc-468e-47bd-bd8b-04639661c3b1. Accessed October 8, 2026.
- Stable link
- https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/14505acc-468e-47bd-bd8b-04639661c3b1
- Data as of
- July 9, 2026
- Last verified
- August 4, 2026
Other practices by iRobot
RecommendationiRobot deployed iRobot OS across its Wi-Fi-connected Roomba and Braava robot products to analyze each user's cleaning history and habits and offer personalized schedule recommendations, suggested clean zones, and keep-out zone proposals through the iRobot Home App. This platform launched publicly in August 2020 as iRobot Genius and was rebranded as iRobot OS in May 2022.Data AnalysisiRobot deployed Enhanced Dirt Detect Technology in the Roomba Combo 10 Max (2024), adding camera-based visual analysis to existing sensor-based dirt detection so the robot can spot dirty floor areas and make multiple cleaning passes in those spots up to eight times more frequently than previous models.OtheriRobot deployed AI-based home mapping and navigation systems across its Wi-Fi-connected Roomba robot vacuums, enabling robots to build and remember floor plans of users' homes, navigate rooms systematically, and allow users to direct cleaning to specific rooms or zones. This capability has been progressively expanded since its introduction in the Roomba 980 in 2015.
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