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iRobot

iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo

Name: iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo
Brand: iRobot

A compact AutoWash-dock combo built to fit under low furniture, pairing LiDAR mapping with spinning, pressure-applied mop pads. The dock washes and dries those pads and empties the bin on its own.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

ClearView Pro LiDAR mapping with PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance
Why this level
- ClearView Pro LiDAR builds and retains a map of the home, supporting systematic room-by-room navigation rather than random-pattern cleaning, consistent with Level III Conditional Autonomy.
- PrecisionVision AI obstacle avoidance and four selectable cleaning modes indicate mapped, condition-aware operation within a known layout, matching the level assigned to other LiDAR-based AutoWash-dock combos.
What holds it at Level III
- Depends on a stored LiDAR map of a known layout; does not adapt to a home it has not mapped, and needs a fresh mapping run after major furniture or layout changes.
Autonomy dimension 65 / 100 · 9 sources reviewed
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Provisional9 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation3 sourcesReviewed

iRobot's own product page for this model: dimensions, suction rating, AutoWash Dock wash and dry specifications, and model numbers

Press & video reviews1 sourceReviewed

Retail listing for this exact model confirming launch pricing and physical specifications

iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock Review & SpecsSmart Home Compared

Press & video reviews1 sourceReviewed

Independent spec review for this exact model

iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock Review & SpecsSmart Home Compared

Firmware release notes1 sourceOngoing

iRobot publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

iRobot home support & software updateshomesupport.irobot.com

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

Monitoring record2 sourcesReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Longitudinal signalPending

Early owner reports and independent hands-on coverage pending accumulation after the 28 Jul 2026 launch

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Shipping past the first-90-day ownership window with a published assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor.
On the record
- Shipping since July 2026 · 3 months on the market
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- No successor announced
- 9 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

67of 100

CapableAt or above 49% of the 450 robots we scoreand 41% of the 224 scored robot vacuums

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 7 of the 9 inputs26% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for edge-case recovery, field failure rate on this machine, so those inputs are left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Routine maintenance76+1.0

Held back by

Task completion68−0.6

Capability40% of the score70What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score68

Evidence

The AutoWash Dock is documented to empty the dustbin, wash the DualClean pads (~167°F) and heat-dry them (~113°F), and auto-refill detergent, so a scheduled run across any of the four modes (vacuum only, mop only, simultaneous, sequential) can close the loop without a hand-rinse or bin swap between visits. That is iRobot's documented mechanism, not an independent multi-week completion-rate test; none exists yet for this SKU seven weeks after its 28 Jul 2026 launch.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score74

Evidence

ClearView Pro LiDAR builds and retains a map of the home, and iRobot documents PrecisionVision AI for obstacle recognition alongside it, supporting systematic room-by-room coverage rather than a random bump pattern. No independent test of mapping accuracy or missed-region rate has been published for this specific SKU.

Edge-case recoverynot countedno source verified55

Evidence

Unevidenced: no independent report describes how this SKU behaves when stuck on cords, low furniture legs, or the compact 3.29 in chassis wedging under something it can't clear. The score reflects category-typical LiDAR-combo behavior, not an observed outcome for this model.

Operating envelope4% of the score66

Evidence

Manufacturer specs describe a compact 11.93 x 3.29 x 11.73 in chassis intended to clean under beds, sofas and cabinets that taller combos can't reach, widening the range of home layouts it can service. Its 25,000 Pa suction sits below iRobot's higher-suction combo tiers, and thick high-pile carpet performance is not independently documented.

Dependability40% of the score61Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure ratenot countedno source verified55

Evidence

Unevidenced: the 575 Combo launched 28 Jul 2026, roughly seven weeks before this evaluation, too recent for an independent field-failure record, teardown, or recall history to exist. No open recall or systemic defect has been reported for iRobot's current AutoWash-dock combo line.

Software stability14% of the score62

Evidence

iRobot ships firmware over the air through the iRobot Home app across its current AutoWash-dock combo lineup, with no regression pattern reported for that shared platform as of Sep 2026. No update has yet shipped specifically to this SKU with independent reporting on its effect, so the anchor reflects the ordinary-case platform cadence rather than SKU-specific confirmation.

Support longevity10% of the score60

Evidence

iRobot documents a standard limited warranty and an established parts and repair channel across its current AutoWash-dock combo lineup (manufacturer terms, Sep 2026). No independent multi-year longevity record exists for this SKU specifically, launched 28 Jul 2026.

Ownership burden20% of the score72What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score76

Evidence

The AutoWash Dock automates dustbin emptying, mop-pad washing (~167°F) and heat-drying (~113°F), and detergent refill, per manufacturer documentation, covering the routine steps a manual-empty, hand-rinsed system would otherwise require. The dock's own water reservoir still needs periodic owner refill and emptying despite the documented months-long hands-off window.

Consumables8% of the score65

Evidence

Consumables follow iRobot's AutoWash-dock parts pattern: filter, side brush, dustbin bag and detergent refill, priced by the consumables engine. iRobot has not published a parts price list or replacement interval specific to this SKU, so exact annual cost is not independently confirmed.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$1,200

Approximate: $799.99 MSRP plus roughly five years of category-typical AutoWash-dock consumables (filters, detergent, dock bag), estimated from iRobot's established combo line since this SKU's own parts pricing is not yet published (priced by the consumables engine).

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

iRobot's Home app requires an account to store floor maps and cleaning history for this model. Whether PrecisionVision's obstacle-avoidance imagery is stored or transmitted, and how long any of it is retained, is not documented in iRobot's published materials for this SKU.

On-device processingNo

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FIT CHECK

Will the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo work in your home?

Describe your home using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Home size

Primary floors

Mopping needs

Upkeep you accept

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Seven weeks on the market; the AutoWash dock architecture remains unproven at this size.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

Too new for independent field data: no teardown or owner-forum history exists yet for this SKU. The AutoWash-dock mechanism mirrors iRobot's established combo line, but the compact chassis and 25,000 Pa suction tier have no failure record of their own.

What goes wrong4 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Hair wrap on main brushReduced pickup, brush strain

Owner fixClear hair from brush weekly in pet homes

Occasional

Mop wash-chamber buildupReduced pad-wash effectiveness

Owner fixWipe wash chamber monthly; refill detergent

Occasional

Degraded mapping accuracy

Owner fixWipe turret lens monthly with dry cloth

Rare

Odor escape, incomplete empty

Owner fixReplace bag if seal looks worn

Upkeep routine

Weekly52×/yr

Check the DualClean spinning for hair or debris wrap before mop-inclusive runs.

Empty the onboard dustbin if the AutoWash Dock is skipped for a run away from the dock.

Monthly12×/yr

Clear hair or debris from the main and swiveling side brush.

Refill the AutoWash Dock's detergent supply used in the ~167°F – cycle.

Seasonal4×/yr

Replace the onboard to help maintain suction near the rated 25,000 Pa.

Wipe the ClearView Pro and PrecisionVision sensor housing free of dust.

As neededno fixed schedule

Empty and rinse the AutoWash Dock's clean and waste water reservoirs when the app prompts.

Cost over time

$799 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Step-by-step fixes

Leaving Streaks When Mopping?Auto-Empty Base Not Emptying?Brush Not Spinning?All robot vacuum guides

Safety notes1 caution · 2 notes

CautionHot mop-wash cycleDock heats water near 167°F to wash mop pads; avoid touching mid-cycle to prevent burns.
Detergent reservoir storageDock's detergent compartment holds cleaning solution; store away from small children and pets per manufacturer guidance.
Low, compact chassisLow 3.29 in chassis can snag loose cables or rug fringe; clear floor before each run.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced near the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 13.8 × 14.1 in · 4.2 in tall•
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 9.44 lbs•
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported
Mop liftHow far the mop pad rises when the robot crosses carpet.: 10 mm
Threshold climbThe tallest lip the robot is rated to cross; a door sill is about 0.8 in.: 1.4 in•
Onboard dustbinThe bin inside the robot; an auto-empty dock moves its contents into a bag.: 190 mL•
Water tankThe clean-water tank that feeds the mop, on the robot or in the dock.: 80 mL•
Dust bagA bag inside the dock that the dock empties the robot's bin into; you replace the bag.: 2.5 L•

Where it lands · ranked across 260 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range

SuctionAir pressure the fan produces at the intake, in pascals, measured the maker's own way.25,000Pamax mode

1,000 Pa42,000 Pa

Above median

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.200min

60 min360 min

Near median

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$799.99

$160$2,600

Near median

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.70dB

43 dB80 dB

Above median

Charge timeTime from empty to full on the dock, as the maker states it.360min

90 min420 min

Above median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.9.44lbs

3.6 lbs25 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment. Suction in Pascals has no standard test method, and the published figure is a peak-mode claim, so it is comparable only within a brand and generation.

Official referencesProduct page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Oct 2026 · AssessmentReadiness reassessed: New to Market → Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as New to Market
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 67 of 100
Jul 2026 · AnnouncementiRobot opens pre-sale for Roomba Plus 575 Combo at $799.99 in new lineup

Editorial comparisons

How iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo compares.

All comparisons →

Goal-based

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Goal-based

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Common questions

What people actually ask.

6 answered

OperationDoes the Roomba Plus 575 Combo need a perimeter or virtual boundary set up before its first clean?

No. ClearView Pro LiDAR builds a map automatically on its first run, the same mapping approach iRobot uses across its current AutoWash-dock combo lineup.

OperationWhat temperature does the AutoWash Dock use to wash the 575's mop pads?

iRobot documents roughly 167°F for the wash cycle and 113°F for the heated-air dry cycle.

OperationDoes the Roomba Plus 575 Combo publish a runtime or battery capacity?

No. iRobot has not published battery runtime, capacity, or the robot’s weight for this model as of launch.

OperationCan the 575 Combo vacuum and mop on separate schedules instead of at the same time?

Yes. It offers four modes: vacuum only, mop only, vacuum and mop simultaneously, or vacuum then mop in sequence.

OperationDo the R285020 and R285220 model numbers refer to different hardware on the 575 Combo?

No. iRobot lists R285020 as the black colorway and R285220 as white, with no documented hardware difference between them.

ComparisonIs the 575 Combo's 25,000 Pa suction lower than other AutoWash-dock Roomba combos?

iRobot markets the 575 as a smaller, compact-tier combo. 25,000 Pa is the documented figure for this SKU, and the company has not published a direct suction comparison against its other combo tiers.

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iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo

Will the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo work in your home?

Living with it.

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

How iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Combo compares.

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What people actually ask.

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