Published on September 7th, 2023 | by Adrian Gunning
Re-Shaping Home Cleaning – Revolutionary ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 OMNI Launches in Australia
ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leading service robotics brand and Australian market leader, has today announced the Australian launch of its revolutionary new DEEBOT X2 OMNI robotic vacuum cleaner. Square instead of round and more powerful than ever before, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI comes with an exciting range of advanced features and new innovations that redefine the design, performance and navigation of robotic vacuuming and mopping. Seen globally at IFA 2023 in Berlin last week, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI is available for pre-sale in Australia from today, ahead of its broader availability in stores from September 21.
The DEEBOT X2 OMNI boasts a brand-new design and innovations that set a new standard in home cleaning performance, as more than 100 ECOVACS patents come together in this new flagship. Its new square design is complemented by ECOVACS’ newly-developed Semi-Solid-State Lidar which is directly integrated into the main body of the robot for the first time, which means that it can deliver true edge-to-edge cleaning precision as well as a lower profile of just 9.5cm to reach every corner and hard-to-reach, low lying furniture which have previously been impossible to reach without manual intervention.
Its 8,000pa of suction is 60% more powerful than its predecessor, it has a 15mm auto-lift feature on its mopping pads, has a run time of more than two and a half hours, and it contains a raft of new and powerful ECOVACS proprietary AI and machine learning technology that sets a new industry standard. The more it cleans, the more experience it gains, refining its autonomous decisions and cleaning performance and recommending optimal cleaning solutions over time, including the best navigation strategy, more precise and flexible obstacle avoidance, faster response times and higher detection sensitivity.
Meanwhile, the all-in-one OMNI station, now with a smaller footprint than its predecessor, offers a fully automatic cleaning solution, washing its mopping pads with 55 °C hot water and then drying them with hot air. The dust container is also emptied automatically, and clean water is refilled into the robot, making the whole process of the DEEBOT X2 OMNI effortlessly simple.
“The DEEBOT X2 OMNI is a clear indication of our commitment to continuously push the boundaries of innovation to deliver a superior cleaning performance, advanced intelligence, and an immersive cleaning experience,” said Karen Powell, ECOVACS Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand.
“With today’s launch we have delivered the ultimate cleaning companion that truly simplifies home cleaning, making everyday cleaning intelligent, effortless, and effective. We have gone well beyond incremental improvements to set a new course for technological advancement and product innovation in the industry, and Australian consumers will be among the first in the world to be able to access these new technology breakthroughs.”
Unprecedented New Design Breaks New Ground in Thorough Home Cleaning
ECOVACS takes cleaning to new dimensions with the DEEBOT X2 OMNI, particularly for those who value edge-to-edge cleanliness, quality and luxury in their living spaces.
Unmatched Cleaning Coverage: The brand-new design of the DEEBOT X2 OMNI features a square design, built-in edge detection sensors and outstretched mopping pads for edge-to edge cleanliness. These features enable the robot to perceive the furniture environment across the home, which provide thorough deep cleaning with edge coverage as high as 99.77% and a 19% increase in cleaning efficiency. The innovative square shape has expanded the width of the front roller brush and allows the mopping pads to move 30mm closer to the corners, resulting in a 45% reduction in distance over its predecessor X1 model. With enhanced proprietary motion control algorithms, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI effectively resolves the “way-out” problem when navigating narrow areas, ensuring a thorough cleaning experience that leaves no dirt or dust behind. The DEEBOX X2 OMNI also integrates ECOVACS’s longest main roller brush, which further elevate its cleaning performance.
- Effortlessly Thorough Cleaning: ECOVACS has crafted the DEEBOT X2 OMNI with a square and compact design tailored to users’ everyday needs and challenges in cleaning hard-to-reach areas with vacuum cleaners. Measuring 32cm in diameter and 9.5cm in height, the super-thin, low-profile design enables the robotic cleaner to glide underneath all furniture, like sofas and beds, easily, cleaning areas where dirt often hides. This advanced design makes cleaning more manageable and efficient, saving users’ time and effort.
- Space-saving Elegance: Accommodating the DEEBOT X2 is the new OMNI station, featuring a space-saving form factor of 394mm x 527.5mm x 443.73mm in dimensions. This sleek design allows easy integration in various living spaces, ensuring a clutter-free and organised home.
Industry-leading Technology for Unsurpassed Cleaning Performance
ECOVACS’ DEEBOT X2 OMNI emerges as a powerhouse of cleaning performance, driven by sophisticated tech advancements and user-centric engineering.
- Maximised Efficiency: The DEEBOT X2 OMNI boasts a wind tunnel and an impressive suction power of up to 8000Pa, tailored explicitly for comprehensive crevice dusting and carpet cleaning. This ensures superior cleaning efficiency and effectiveness, efficiently tackling challenging and large dirt patches.
- 15mm Intelligent Auto-Lift Of Mopping Pads: The DEEBOT X2 OMNI, employing ultrasonic technology, has a powerful 15mm intelligent auto-lift feature on its mopping pads. This smart technology prevents dirty mops from staining mopped areas during backwashing and eliminates cross-contamination when navigating. It simplifies the cleaning process by removing the need to detach the mopping plate when encountering carpets during mopping or vacuuming, guaranteeing a seamless and hygienic cleaning experience.
- Consistent Cleaning Pressure: The unique OZMO Turbo 2.0 Rotating Mopping System provides consistent pressure to the floor for deep cleaning with the unique chenille fabric mop, capable of tackling even stubborn stains. The LiftUp OZMO Turbo 2.0 Rotating Mopping system lifts when a carpet is detected or passing through a clean area, optimising the suction power from mopping mode to vacuum mode, ensuring a clean home in any scenario.
- Stronger Mobility Performance: The DEEBOT X2 OMNI is built with a superb 22mm obstacle-surmounting capacity, allowing it to ascend 22mm to cross most thresholds easily. It ensures smooth navigation over drops and protruding thresholds, particularly those on high or uneven surfaces. Users enjoy a hands-off cleaning experience as the DEEBOT X2 OMNI effortlessly navigates different home areas of your home.
Intelligent, AI-Powered Cleaning Assistance, Every Day
The DEEBOT X2 OMNI sets new standards in smart cleaning by integrating advanced artificial intelligence, offering cleanliness and the security of your home’s assets.
- Unsurpassed Cleaning Precision: The DEEBOT X2 OMNI incorporates pioneering Dual-laser Lidar technology. Anchored by a built-in LiDAR sensor – the same technology found in many autonomous vehicles – this feature acts as the DEEBOT’s ‘eyes,’ allowing a 210-degree view, superior navigation, and intelligent obstacle avoidance even for objects 10m away. With its protected, in-built design, the DEEBOT X2 swiftly responds to changes in the home environment, ensuring the safety of your belongings and offering a refined cleaning experience.
- Exceptional Adaptability: Alongside, the AIVI™ 3D 2.0, an AI advancement, grants the DEEBOT X2 enhanced spatial perception capabilities. An upgraded RGBD sensor is more capable of identifying and adapting to a specific environment. The new feature improves its recognition of ground barriers and furniture designation for cleaning, significantly reducing the need for additional adjustments and user intervention. With such advanced AI integration, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI maximises the success rate in recognising and adapting to different cleaning scenarios and environments, further enhancing cleaning efficiency.
- Harnessing Machine Learning: The DEEBOT X2 OMNI employs a new AINA Model (Artificial Intelligence Navigation) machine learning algorithms to adapt effectively to various cleaning scenarios and environments while ensuring the safety of household assets. The more it cleans, the more experience it gains, refining its autonomous decisions and cleaning performance and recommending optimal cleaning solutions over time. Whether it’s swiftly avoiding fast-moving children at home, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI stands ready, ensuring their safety while delivering a stellar clean.
Effortless Cleaning for Busy Households
In tune with the demands of contemporary households, ECOVACS has built the DEEBOT X2 OMNI to deliver unparalleled convenience and efficiency.
- No Manual Intervention: The all-in-one OMNI station sets a new standard in automation, providing a comprehensive solution that covers cleaning, emptying, hot air drying, and refilling. Every cleaning cycle makes your bot good as new. With its unique 55°C hot water mop washing function, the OMNI station ensures that the X2’s mopping pads are always clean, dissolving oil stains better, leaving them ready for the next use. This frees users from everyday cleaning inconveniences and even the toughest stain removal hassles.
- Convenient Maintenance: For effortless upkeep, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI features a detachable cleaning sink and bottom plate components, providing users with an elegant, worry-free, and time-saving way to maintain their vacuum cleaners. With easy-to-maintain parts, home dwellers can keep their DEEBOT X2 OMNI in optimal condition without any stress or effort.
- Extended Battery Life: Equipped with a built-in 6400mAh lithium battery delivering more than two and half hours of runtime, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI delivers consistent cleaning performance even in large homes without frequent recharging. Its extended battery life promises uninterrupted cleaning sessions with minimal user effort, making home cleaning more effortless than ever before.
A Truly New-Age Interactive Cleaning Experience
The DEEBOT X2 OMNI ushers a new generation of interactive cleaning, offering a continually evolving intelligent cleaning assistant that is effortlessly controllable and customizable to user needs.
- Accessible, Immersive Interactions for Tailored Cleaning: Leveraging its newly upgraded 3D map, the DEEBOT X2 OMNI can now identify and clean specific areas, be it a stain under your living room table or a dirt patch in the hallway. Users simply have to swipe their finger over the target area over the app, and the DEEBOT X2 OMNI will take care of it, providing user-centric customisation and convenience.
- Enhanced Voice Controlled Assistance: The DEEBOT X2 OMNI also incorporates the advanced YIKO 2.0 voice assistant, enabling multiple voice control scenarios, including conversations with numerous commands, offline natural language processing, remote control, cleaning scheduling, task adjustments and more. These features offer an immersive cleaning experience and improve the DEEBOT X2 OMNI’s ability to understand and respond to user commands, serving as an intelligent housekeeper.
Leading the Industry with Strong R&D Capabilities
ECOVACS has R&D centers in Suzhou and Shenzhen, housing the largest R&D teams in the industry, and continues to invest in key technologies such as chips, sensors, visual perception, and voice interaction as part of its commitment to cutting-edge technologies. The company’s R&D expenditure in 2022 was over A$160 million, representing an increase of 35.5% from the previous year. By the end of 2022, it had obtained 1,540 patents, including 531 for inventions.
Through its product R&D and technological efficiency, ECOVACS has solidified its leading position in the service robotics industry. Each breakthrough in key areas like cleaning, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and interaction strengthens the foundation for future technological advancements and are also patented, thus strengthening ECOVACS’ technological advantage in the service robot sector.
Pricing and Availability
The ECOVACS X2 OMNI has a recommended retail price of A$2,499 and is available today through pre-order through all retail partners. It will be on-shelf from September 21 from Bing Lee, Godfreys, Harvey Noman, JB HiFi, Robot Specialist, The Good Guys, Amazon & ECOVACS Online.