ROBOVATIONS/CLASSIFICATION RECORD/ROBOT VACUUMSRELEASED 2022REASSESSED 2026.06.20

Trifo

Trifo Lucy Ultra

Name: Trifo Lucy Ultra
Brand: Trifo

Object recognition lifts navigation beyond prior Lucy versions, but the core autonomy posture (map-guided, obstacle-avoidant cleaning) stays conditional. You gain semantic framing for obstacles; the coverage pattern and operational scope remain L3 standard.

FIT CHECK

Will the Trifo Lucy Ultra work in your home?

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SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

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

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 14.2 × 0 in · 3.3 in tall✓
Weight: 7.5 lbs✓
Wi-Fi: 2.4 + 5 GHz

Where it lands · ranked across 179 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range

Suction4,000Pa

600 Pa36,000 Pa

Near median

Runtime120min

40 min351 min

Near median

Price$449

$120$2,599

Below median

Charge time180min

90 min420 min

Near median

Weight7.5lbs

1.5 lbs30.4 lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category — not a quality judgment.

Official referencesProduct page

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

TIRVS 3.0 detection improves obstacle-avoidance false-positives; dock and brush durability track category standard.

Manufacturer released Lucy Ultra January 2024; ~18 months in market. Owner forums report stable navigation updates and rare dock mechanical failures. No major firmware regression or recall documented.

Owner effort~60 minhands-on per month

Consumables$100replaceable parts / yr

Reliability trend Stableowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · 4 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Filter dust blockageSuction loss, longer run times.

Owner fixTap filter clean weekly; replace every 3-6 months (~$12-18).

Occasional

Dust bag cloggingReduced suction, motor strain.

Owner fixEmpty bag every 4-6 runs; replace monthly or as needed.

Occasional

Side brush wearUneven edge cleaning, missed corners.

Owner fixInspect and rotate quarterly; replace every 6-8 months (~$15-20).

Rare

Dock connection intermittencyFailed return or charge cycle.

Owner fixRealign dock contacts; check for debris on metal strips.

Upkeep routine

Weekly52×/yr

Tap filter clean; check dust bag fill level.

Monthly12×/yr

Replace dust bag (~$20-30 for multi-pack).

Seasonal4×/yr

Replace or clean primary filter (~$12-18); inspect side brush. · Rotate or replace side brush (~$15-20); verify dock contact cleanliness. · Check charging contacts and dock alignment after heavy use periods.

Safety notes

CautionCliff detection on stairs.: Robot halts at stairs and does not descend; safe for multi-level homes with manual dock placement.

NotePinch point at dock intake.: Children and pets should avoid the dock air intake during operation.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Jan 2024 · Announcementwith TIRVS 3.0 Unveiled at CES 2024
Mar 2024 · ReleaseLaunches at Retail with TIRVS 3.0 at $499
Sep 2024 · UpdateApp Update Expands Zone Control and Map Editing

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

Operation

How does TIRVS 3.0 differ from the original Lucy's navigation?

Manufacturer specs report TIRVS 3.0 adds semantic object recognition (furniture type, cords, obstacles) versus proximity-only detection in the prior Lucy. Owner reports describe fewer false-positive avoidances and cleaner path planning.

Compatibility

Does the Lucy Ultra work with 5 GHz WiFi?

Yes. Supports dual-band WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). Networks with only 5 GHz or only 2.4 GHz both work; performance is stable on either band per owner reports.

Ownership

How often does the dust bag need replacement?

Every 4-6 cleaning runs on standard carpet, more frequently with pet hair or carpet-heavy homes. Replacement bags run ~$20-30 for multi-packs; consumable cost is roughly $80-120 annually for moderate use.

Operation

Can the Lucy Ultra map multiple homes or floors?

Single-floor mapping only. Multi-floor homes require manual dock relocation and a new map, then reset. Does not support saved multi-home profiles; mapping is floor-specific.

Operation

What happens if the Lucy Ultra encounters stairs?

Cliff-detection halts at stairs; the robot will not descend. On multi-level homes, position the dock on the primary cleaning floor and manually dock on other floors.

Availability

Where it's sold

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Cite / Embed

Reference the Trifo Lucy Ultra classification.

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RobovationsAutonomy Ladder™Level IIIConditional AutonomyIndependent classification

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Citation

Robovations. "Trifo Lucy Ultra: Autonomy Level 3 (Conditional Autonomy)." Autonomy Ladder™, assessed June 2026. https://robovations.com/robots/trifo-lucy-ultra/

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