Dyson’s new AI vacuum
Dyson’s Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum posted strong first impressions — outperforming previous Dyson models on initial tests but entering a crowded field against Roborock and Dreame rivals (early review coverage) review.
Dyson released the Spot+Scrub Ai on March 12, 2026 announced) and priced it in the U.S. at $1,199.99 reported). The robot uses green illumination paired with an AI camera to identify nearly 200 household substances and will repeat focused cleaning passes until the stain is removed described). Its wet-cleaning hardware includes a self‑cleaning roller driven by a 12‑point hydration system that delivers fresh heated water and an extending roller that reaches 1.6 inches to clean edges specs), while the base features a bagless cyclone auto‑empty using 10 cyclones and supports hot‑water wash and hot‑air dry cycles in the dock detailed). Dyson pairs LiDAR navigation and an HD AI camera with strong vacuum performance — Tom’s Guide lists an 18,000 Pa suction rating and up to 200 minutes runtime in quiet mode reported). Early reviews called out the unit’s very large physical footprint, loud dock operation, and a roller that can take hours to clean, even as they praised its hygienic mopping and reliable suction noted). At $1,199.99, Dyson positions the Spot+Scrub Ai against premium, all‑in‑one dock rivals such as the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (MSRP around $1,599 at launch) and Dreame’s L10s Ultra family (which has seen retail and sale prices ranging from about $499 to $1,099 depending on model and region) context).
