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ROBOVATIONS/CLASSIFICATION RECORD/ROBOT VACUUMSRELEASED 2024.04REASSESSED 2026.06.12
Yeedi

Yeedi M12 Pro+

The Mini OMNI Station handling hot-water mop wash, auto-empty, dry, and water refill in one unit is the platform differentiator. The trade-off is price; cleaning and navigation remain L3-caliber despite the dock automation.

Superseded byYeedi M16 Infinitynewer generation now available

Yeedi M12 Pro+
FIT CHECK

Will the Yeedi M12 Pro+ work in your home?

Describe your home using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Yeedi M12 Pro+ is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Home size

Primary floors

Mopping needs

You want to…

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

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

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

13.8 in diaTOP3.6 inSIDEDimensional drawing
Key specificationsManufacturer-published
Footprint
13.8 in dia · 3.6 in tall
Weight
6.7 lbs
Battery
85 Wh · Li-ion
Wi-Fi
Supported
Voice
Google Home, Alexa
Mapping & navigation

LiDAR (TrueMapping 2.0) + 3D obstacle sensing (TrueDetect 3D 3.0)

Where it lands · ranked across 184 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range
Suction11,000Pa
600 Pa36,000 Pa
Near median
Runtime120min
40 min360 min
Near median
Price$899
$120$2,599
Near median
Noise67dB
43 dB80 dB
Near median
Charge time180min
90 min420 min
Near median
Weight6.7lbs
1.5 lbs36.4 lbs
Below median

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

Official referencesManufacturer site
OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Early firmware stable; dock water-seal reports show occasional cartridge-leak messes.

Launched March 2024. Owner forums document 8-12 weeks of refine cycles on cartridge sealing. Latest firmware shows stable water circulation. Arm mechanism has no reported mechanical failures yet; sample size is limited.

Owner effort~60 minhands-on per month
Consumables$140replaceable parts / yr
Reliability trend Improvingowner-reported arc
What goes wrong · 4 documented · 0 self-recover
Common
Water line mineral buildupReduced mop saturation, dry mop performance
Owner fixMonthly flush with distilled water; annual descaling cycle if hard water detected.
Occasional
Cartridge cartridge seal leaksWater drips in dock, dock interior requires drying
Owner fixInspect cartridge O-ring quarterly; replace if visible wear.
Occasional
Dock suction blockage on refill cyclesDust emission during cartridge swap, return cycle abort
Owner fixMonthly dust-cup pre-filter clean before cartridge insertion.
Rare
Mop pad tangling in arm mechanismArm mobility restricted, mop cycles blocked
Owner fixManual detachment of pad; weekly pad tension inspection.
Upkeep routine
Each useEvery cycle
Empty dust cup if full.
Weekly52×/yr
Rinse mop pads under cold water; check arm bearing for dust.
Monthly12×/yr
Clean dock pre-filter; swap water cartridge if empty (~$24/cartridge).
Seasonal4×/yr
Flush dock water line with distilled water; inspect cartridge O-ring seals.
Yearly1×/yr
Replace brush roll (~$40); run descaling cycle if hard-water detected.
As neededno fixed schedule
Clear sensor lenses on dock; inspect arm cable routing for kinks.
Cost over time · past the sticker
PurchaseRunning cost
Year 1
$1,039
Year 3
$1,319
Year 5
$1,599

$899 to buy, then about $140 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $420 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

What you replace
  • CartridgeMonthly$24
  • Main brushAnnually$40

Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them.

Safety notes

CautionArm pinch point at dock: Omni-arm retracts at ~12 inches from dock mouth; fingers can be pinched if hand inserted during dock cycle.

NoteWater exposure near dock charging contacts: Cartridge swaps may splash charging contacts. Use provided drip tray; dry dock contacts monthly.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon
Just launched
Active updates
Settled
Discontinued
  1. May 2024 · ReleaseLaunches commercially with omni-arm dock integration
  2. Oct 2024 · NewsPrice drops significantly below launch MSRP at major retailers
  3. Mar 2025 · Assessment changeReadiness assessment updated after sustained owner report accumulation
  4. Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 63 of 100
  5. Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 63 → 64
Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered
OperationCan the M12 Pro+ handle both wet mop and suction in a single run?
Yes. The dock holds separate suction and mop modules; the robot auto-switches between cleaning modes per room or zone. Mop lift engages on hard floors, disengages on no-mop zones.
OperationDoes the omni-arm require special furniture clearance?
Arm height is ~8 inches when retracted; most coffee tables and low furniture clear it. Tight under-bed spaces (< 6 inches) may prevent dock access for returns.
OperationWhat happens if the water cartridge runs empty mid-mop?
The robot detects empty cartridges at the dock and suspends mop mode, reverting to suction-only runs. Cartridge swap is required before the next mop cycle.
OperationHow does the M12 Pro+ perform on textured or grouted tile?
Owner reports indicate good suction on most tile; grout lines see occasional brush-bristle clogging. Weekly brush cleaning recommended. Slip-risk on polished marble is documented in reviews.
OperationIs the omni-arm useful for pet households with toys scattered on floors?
Arm can relocate toys or small objects to designated drop zones, but only when explicitly docked for task initiation. The arm does not activate during autonomous cleaning runs.

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Availability

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Cite / Embed

Reference the Yeedi M12 Pro+ classification.

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RobovationsAutonomy Ladder™Level IIIConditional AutonomyIndependent classification
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