Dyson Launches Nurovi Series: Intelligent Machines Transform Robot Vacuum Market

Dyson's New Robot Vacuums Aim at Shark with UV Stain Detection and Powerful Scrubbing - CNET

CNET's Smart Home & Robotics Editor covering robot vacs, home appliances, smart home, and yard & outdoors. Built CNET's lab-exclusive testing methodology and lab awards. Dyson makes some fantastic cordless vacuums, and many of its models have earned top spots in our lab-tested picks. Our lab testing history for Dyson's robot vacuums is a bit of a mixed bag, with the older models we've tested not always offering the cleaning performance of top competitors like Shark, Roborock, Dreame and iRobot. Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuum range, consisting of three new models, may be set to change that by incorporating stain detection and stain-cleaning features we've seen on models like the Shark UV Reveal, with improved AI recognition. "Now we have shifted from purely mechanical devices to intelligent machines that can see, think and respond," said Jake Dyson, chief engineer at Dyson in a press statement. "We're using artificial intelligence, vision systems and machine learning to allow the machines to understand the environment they are operating in. The approach is the same, whether it's operating in your mouth, on your hair or around your home." I was able to see all three units in action prior to IFA Berlin 2026 in Dyson's demo areas, which showcased their ability to clean in tight spaces and avoid obstacles. While the demos were limited in scope, the design changes and improvements were promising. The $1,199 R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV is the top-end model in Dyson's Nurovi lineup that will be available on Sept. 15. It uses a mix of UV light, AI vision and the green LED illumination we've seen on Dyson's cordless vacuum models to identify 200 different types of household substances and spills. Once it detects spills, Dyson says it uses a 12-point hydration system to apply 158-degree Fahrenheit water to the self-cleaning roller mop to scrub stains. The roller itself is microfiber and extends 1.6 inches to the edges. It also features a 30,000-pascal motor, a self-emptying cyclonic bagless dustbin, and a self-cleaning dock, as we've seen with the other Spot+Scrub models. I've certainly seen more companies try to tackle the problem of cleaning older, tough and dried stains, with differing degrees of success, so I'll be interested in seeing how the Nurovi lineup fares in our lab testing. The $699 R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry comes in at the middle of the pack in price. The big feature here is the completely redesigned Reuleaux triangle mopping pads, rather than traditional circular spinning pads or a roller like the R3. It's certainly the most distinctive mopping pad design I've ever seen, and a Dyson representative justified it by pointing out that the triangles have a constant width and movement that allow them to wash directly into square corners, unlike circular mopping pads that miss spots The R2 also uses 167-degree Fahrenheit heated water to remove more stubborn stains. It has a twin-capture system that can mechanically sweep up larger debris like a broom, while the suction power is reserved for finer dust particles. It also comes with an acoustic piezo sensor that adjusts suction based on the floor type and dust levels. It'll be available Sept. 3 exclusively at Costco. The $549 R1 Nurovi Dry is Dyson's most basic vacuum model. As the name suggests, it's only for dry cleaning of hard floors and carpet. However, it features the same twin-capture system as the R2 with a side-sweeper that has a web connector to brush or guide debris into the airflow path and reduce hair tangles. Finally, while it's not a robot vacuum, Dyson has also updated and improved its PencilWash mop with the new W1 PencilWash+Dok. The new cleaner is slimmer and lighter than the older model, includes a more absorbent roller, a hygienic waste system, and self-cleaning features built into the dock. It will cost $349 and will be available in the fall. I'm expecting to lab test all of the new models in this lineup, and we should have results in the coming months. Editors' note: Ajay Kumar's travel costs for the IFA conference were covered by Roborock. The judgments and opinions of CNET are our own.

Dyson's new gigantic air purifier looks like a sandworm from Dune - Engadget

The company revealed 12 new products this week - it's not just the toothbrush. While Dyson isn't officially at IFA 2026, Europe's biggest tech show, it's conveniently hosting its Dyson Unveiled event just down the road in Berlin. After revealing its new toothbrush in Paris, it also had no fewer than 11 more products, covering new air purifiers, robovacs, floor cleaners and haircare. The company's 2026 theme, according to chief engineer Jake Dyson, is more intelligence, whether that's computer vision, AI or machine learning. A good example is the CameraJet's sensors detecting your gumline and aiming waterjets in the right place, or Dyson's new Airsmooth hot brush that measures temperature 100 times a second to reduce hair damage. The new product range is literally dominated by the company's new HushJet Big+Quiet Cool Pure+ air purifier. The flagship unit (it comes in three sizes) has a new design including a directional nozzle that can pumps purified air across big rooms, or multiple rooms. It's huge and it will cost $1,099. Dyson calls it its most powerful purifier yet, literally designed for "long-range air projection and multi-room purification". It has a three-stage filtration system to capture dust, particulates, gases and even destroys formaldehyde. The same nozzle, designed to help project air while also minimizing noise, will be introduced across all of Dyson's range of air purifiers, heaters and coolers. Dyson is launching its new robovacs under a new Nurovi banner, a portmanteau of neural intelligence plus vision systems. Of course. The top of the range is the Dyson R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV, combining wet and dry robot that floor cleaning with sensors able to spot and identify invisible stains through UV, green illumination and AI smarts. Dyson says the system can identify nearly 200 types of household substances and objects. The self-cleaning wet roller uses a 12-point hydration system with water heated to 158°F to improve stain removal efficiency. It launches on September 15, priced at $1,199. The Dyson R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry also handles carpet and hardfloors, but features ing Reuleaux triangle pads that are better able to wash right into corners, nooks and crannies. The Reuleaux triangle pads maintain a constant width while rotating to create what Dyson calls "a square cleaning finish". It uses heated water too, but lacks the AI stain detection tech. It also has a new twin-capture system, which separates fine and coarse dirt to improve cleaning efficiency. While the bristles on the brush bar mechanically sweep larger debris directly into the machine, the vacuum itself is designed for pulling in smaller particles and dirt. It goes on sale today, for $699. However it's a Costco exclusive. Dyson also announced a new generation of its slimline PencilWash, launched earlier this year. The W1 PencilWash includes an upgraded absorbent roller and a more hygienic waste system for improved performance, as well as self-cleaning function built into its dock. Because it's a PencilWash, it's still slim and light, too. It will go on sale Fall 2026, priced at $349.

Dyson's robot vacs just got a lot more accessible with the Nurovi series - here's what you need to know

Dyson has unveiled a huge range of products today including three new robot vacuum cleaners Following on from its long-awaited reveal of the $500/£420 Dyson CameraJet electric toothbrush a couple of days ago, Dyson has now launched a raft of other new products. These include three new robot vacuums to follow up on last year's Spot+Scrub AI. The key thing is that there are two new wet and dry models as well as a vac-only model and they are available at various price points instead of all being over $1000. Dyson's new flagship is the R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV (the name is a nod to the neural intelligence used). This betters last year's model by using UV light to identify nearly 200 types of household substances. As with the previous Spot+Scrub, this will repeat clean dried-in stains until they go. We don't yet have pricing for this model, which will be available in early 2027 but expect it to be north of the $850/£800 of the current model. The £750 R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry features triangle cleaning pads and again is wet and dry. Typically thought through by Dyson engineers, these have curved edges (the Reuleaux triangle shape)so they can reach into corners. The design of the dock only has two cylinders on it. Like the R3, it stores clean water, grey water and vacuum debris but there's just less capacity. This model also features Dyson's new 'twin-capture' system, which works to separate fine and coarse debris; bristles on the brush bar mechanically sweep larger debris directly into the machine, reducing reliance on suction power. The motor then works on the smaller particles. Finally, the £500 R1 Nurovi Dry has a single cylinder bin in the dock - this is a dry vacuum only. Elsewhere, Dyson has also reengineered the super-thin PencilWash, now known as the £300 W1 - there's now a more absorbent roller, hygienic waste system and self-cleaning dock which should be a big improvement. Dyson has also reengineered its larger fans with a new shape to increase airflow and reduce noise - the £900 HushJet Big+Quiet Cool Pure+ Formaldehyde air purifier is joined by a smaller version and a Hot+Cool equivalent which will also heat - both are £550. "We've always been very focused on the mechanical engineering of a product, spending decades honing the physical way that each machine performs," says Jake Dyson. "Now we have shifted from purely mechanical devices to intelligent machines that can see, think, and respond. We're using artificial intelligence, vision systems and machine learning to allow the machines to understand the environment they are operating in. The approach is the same, whether it's operating in your mouth, on your hair or around your home." Dyson also launched some additional personal care products - the Dyson Corrale Coolshine straightener which improves on the Corrale's straightening technology. Plus there's also the Dyson Airsmooth, featuring patented dual-bristle technology to dry, lift and smooth with ease.