Xiaomi has added a new model to its Mi Home robot vacuum lineup in China, as a more accessible option under the Robot Vacuum and Mop 6 series. It sits below the Pro version that launched recently, but still brings a few noticeable upgrades over the previous generation.

One of the main changes in the standard Robot Vacuum and Mop 6 is the bump in suction power, now rated at 28,000 Pa, up from 23,000 Pa of the Mop 5 Pro. On paper, that should help with picking up finer dust and debris, especially from carpets. But the bigger shift seems to be on the mopping side. Xiaomi has moved away from rotating pads and is now using a roller-style mopping system. The roller is fed with clean water continuously, while a built-in scraper collects dirt, which should help avoid spreading it around during cleaning.

The robot also uses a main brush along with two extending side arms to better reach corners and edges. It’s relatively slim at 90 mm, so it should be able to go under most furniture. For navigation, onboard cameras are used for obstacle detection, with Xiaomi claiming support for recognizing up to 220 types of objects. It can also cross small thresholds of up to 40 mm.

The docking station handles a few of the maintenance tasks. It supports 80°C hot water mop washing, and the tray can be removed for cleaning. Like other Xiaomi smart devices, the robot can be controlled through the app and tied into a wider smart home setup.

In China, the vacuum is priced at CNY 2,699 (roughly $395), making it cheaper than the Pro model. There’s no word yet on a global launch, but based on past releases, it could show up in other markets under a slightly different name.

Overall, this looks like Xiaomi trying to bring some of its newer cleaning features into a more affordable model. It doesn’t do everything the Pro version does, but it covers the basics, with a few practical upgrades along the way.

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(Source: Xiaomi Youpin)

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