The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot is the company’s first combination robot vacuum and mop, unveiled at Dyson’s Berlin store during the IFA tech show this week as a follow-up to the 360 VisNav robot vacuum launched in 2023. Featuring a new round design, a self-cleaning roller mop, lidar navigation, and Dyson’s first multifunctional dock, the Spot+Scrub also boasts an “AI” moniker, fitting for the year 2025.
Upon testing the Spot+Scrub, I was left underwhelmed, as Dyson’s robot vacuums have yet to meet the high expectations set by their traditional vacuums. While I did not have the opportunity to test the stain-targeting feature in action, my initial experience did not convince me that Dyson has cracked the robot vacuum code.
The standout feature of the Spot+Scrub is its AI-powered stain detection technology, which aims to address the common issue with robot mops not performing as well as manual mops. Equipped with onboard cameras and green lasers, the Spot+Scrub can identify, react, check, and clean stains, distinguishing between dry and wet stains and continuing to clean until they are completely gone.
While several other robot vacuum mop models offer similar “dirt detection” features, Dyson appears confident that the Spot+Scrub exc
