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| DJI Romo P robot vacuum with transparent design and drone navigation technology. |
DJI, the well-known drone manufacturer from China, officially unveiled its first-ever robot vacuum series called Romo on Friday (Aug 9). The lineup includes three models — ROMO P, ROMO A, and ROMO S — featuring advanced obstacle-avoidance technology adapted from DJI’s drone perception systems. This innovation allows the robots to clean with millimeter precision, even in hard-to-reach areas.
The flagship ROMO P stands out with its transparent base and body accents, letting users see the internal components in action. It’s equipped with a high-pressure jet self-cleaning system that can maintain itself for up to 200 days without manual intervention. Its suction power reaches 25,000 Pa, powered by a nine-blade motor and optimized airflow design. When detecting fine debris such as cat litter, ROMO P automatically slows its movement and side brush rotation to prevent scattering and improve pickup efficiency.
For mopping, Romo features two rotating mop pads, a 164 ml water tank, and dedicated compartments for cleaning solutions and disinfectants. Users can schedule specific cleaning tasks, such as removing kitchen grease with a gel cleaner or performing antibacterial cleaning in targeted areas. Navigation relies on a fish-eye sensor and three wide-angle lidars, paired with machine learning algorithms capable of detecting objects as thin as 2 mm cables. DJI claims the robot leaves no “dead zones” during operation.
Other features include smart carpet cleaning, voice control, video call support, and 55W fast charging that fully powers the device in just 2.5 hours. DJI has priced the ROMO P at 6,799 yuan (about $935), ROMO A at 5,399 yuan (about $743), and ROMO S at 4,699 yuan (about $646). The main differences lie in the transparent design and the presence of disinfectant cleaning functions, while core technical specifications remain the same across all models.
With Romo, DJI is making its first move into the increasingly competitive smart home market, going head-to-head with brands like Roborock and Ecovacs. Market analysts predict its drone-inspired navigation system could be a game-changer, setting a new trend for transparent designs in smart home appliances. Global sales are expected to begin in late 2025, starting in China before expanding to Europe and Southeast Asia.
