Xiaomi has launched a powerful robot vacuum and mop with a roller instead of spinning brushes: the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum and Mop 6.

For $395 in China - Xiaomi Robot Vacuum and Mop 6

Xiaomi has expanded its Mi Home robot vacuum range with a new model. One of the key upgrades in the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum and Mop 6 is higher suction power: it now delivers 28,000 Pa, up from 23,000 Pa on the Mop 6 Pro. In theory, that extra power should improve pick-up of fine dust and debris, particularly from carpets.

A more significant shift is in mopping. Xiaomi has moved away from rotating pads and instead uses a roller-based wet-cleaning system. The roller is continuously moistened with clean water, while a built-in scraper collects dirt, which should help prevent grime being spread around during cleaning.

For dry cleaning, the robot uses a main brush plus two extendable side brushes designed to reach into corners and along edges more effectively. It is fairly slim at just 90 mm, so it ought to fit under most furniture. Navigation relies on integrated cameras for obstacle detection, with Xiaomi claiming recognition of up to 220 types of objects. It can also cross small thresholds up to 40 mm high.

The dock takes care of part of the maintenance. It supports washing the roller with hot water at 80°C, and the tray can be removed for cleaning. As with other Xiaomi smart devices, you can control the robot through the app and integrate it into a wider smart home setup.

In China, the vacuum is priced at 2699 yuan (approximately $395 USD), making it cheaper than the Pro model.