iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo Delivers 175x Suction, Heated Mops

Flagship Launch Today

iRobot today unveils the Roomba Max 705 Combo, a flagship 2-in-1 that the company says redefines hands-free floor care with 175x suction and heated mopping paired with an AutoWash dock designed for extended autonomy. The launch, announced in iRobot’s July press release and rolling out first in Europe with staggered availability elsewhere, is positioned to address busy, pet-filled households by combining heavy-duty vacuuming with a heated mop system that promises deeper cleaning without daily intervention. This debut is notable because it pushes iRobot’s combo strategy toward fully autonomous wet and dry cleaning.

What Sets It Apart

The Max 705 is engineered to tackle both bulk debris and sticky residues through a combination of the claimed 175x power-lifting suction, a PowerSpin roller mop with protective coverage for carpets, and heated mop cycles that sanitize and loosen grime. It also pairs dual rubber brushes and edge sweepers with AI-driven dirt detection so the robot can repeat passes on concentrated messes. iRobot frames these capabilities as a move beyond simple vacuum-and-mop hybrids into a single system that minimizes user intervention and reduces follow-up cleaning chores.

Engineering Behind the Scenes

Underneath the glossy exterior the Max 705 integrates ClearView Pro LiDAR with PrecisionVision AI for SLAM-based navigation that maps rooms, avoids small obstacles, and limits wet-mop contact with carpets via a protective cover. The AutoWash dock elevates the engineering story by combining heated wash-and-dry for mop maintenance and an AutoEmpty function to extend unattended operation. Together, these subsystems showcase iRobot’s emphasis on systems integration—mechanical, thermal, and perception technologies working in concert to deliver repeatable, automated cleaning cycles.

Everyday Performance Scenarios

In real homes the Max 705 targets mixed-floor environments where food spills, pet hair, and tracked-in dirt collide with hardwood and rugs; heated mopping loosens dried spills that suction alone can’t handle while the mop cover prevents wetting carpets during pass-throughs. Parents and pet owners benefit from the robot’s PrecisionVision AI that sidesteps toys, cords, and pet accidents, while the AutoWash dock’s multi-week autonomy reduces maintenance time. The result is a device meant for continuous, real-world deployment rather than intermittent spot cleaning.

Measured Design Details

The Roomba Max 705 measures 13.8 x 14.0 x 4.1 inches and weighs 7.5 lbs, making it low-profile enough to slip under low furniture yet sturdy enough to carry integrated water and mop systems. Its battery is a lithium-ion pack rated for 2–3 years of service life under typical use profiles, and sensory hardware includes ClearView Pro LiDAR, PrecisionVision AI camera, cliff and bump sensors, plus dirt-detection sensors; navigation is SLAM-based using LiDAR and AI vision, and safety features add cliff detection, anti-collision sensing, and a child-lock via the app. Mobility is wheeled with a brush roll and suction system running under iRobot’s proprietary iRobot OS and paired firmware plus an app ecosystem for controls.

How It Stacks Up

Compared with the Roomba j9+ the Max 705 advances wet-cleaning with heated mops and carpet-protecting covers where the j9+ focuses mostly on vacuum strength and object avoidance; versus the Roomba Combo i5 the Max 705 offers greater suction and autonomous mop care though at a higher price point and likely larger dock footprint. Against the Roomba j7+ the Max 705 trades some of the j7+’s aggressive obstacle teaching for a more complete wet/dry autonomy package, while the Ecovacs X9 Pro Omni competes on autonomous dock features—X9 Pro Omni’s multi-function base is comparable but the Max 705 emphasizes heated mop cycles and carpet protection as differentiators. Strengths include unmatched suction claims and integrated heated mopping; weaknesses include premium cost and a heavier reliance on dock footprint and supply consumables.