Overview
- Major new models are now shipping and being promoted, with MOVA’s V70, Ecovacs’ Winbot W3 Omni and value offers like the Ecovacs T50 Pro Omni highlighted across reviews and retail listings.
- The MOVA V70 is being reviewed as a top flagship for its hardware upgrades, including 40,000 Pa suction, extendable side brushes and mops that reach under toe-kicks, and a station that claims 100°C water wash and 70°C drying.
- Ecovacs’ Winbot W3 Omni was named CHIP’s top window robot for its station’s pad‑scrub self‑cleaning feature, though testers note the full kit weighs about 10–12 kg and still requires occasional hand or machine laundering for deep hygiene.
- Discounts and launch deals are making advanced station features more accessible: CHIP and Business Insider report steep promotions such as the Ecovacs T50 Pro Omni with 21,000 Pa and 75°C mop wash priced near €329 and large price cuts on Shark’s PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro.
- This trend responds to a long-standing problem—dirty mop pads degrade results—by automating pad refresh cycles, but it creates trade-offs in home use because all‑in‑one stations increase footprint, handling difficulty and upfront price; the development builds on decades of robotics progress from Electrolux’s Trilobite to China-led feature and price pressure.