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DJI announces Romo 2 series successor with climbing legs, Local Data Mode
DJI announced the Romo 2 series at IFA on September 3, 2026, succeeding the original Romo with transparent (P2) and opaque (A2) variants, obstacle-climbing legs, and a Local Data Mode addressing prior camera and microphone security concerns.
Full assessment
AutonomyL3 capabilities expandedReadinessReadiness status trending toward WaitScoreScores unchangedPricing, US availability, and a release date are undisclosed; watch whether a US launch clears import and FCC restrictions on foreign-made robot vacuums.
Impact on autonomy
- DJI states Romo 2's legs let it step over small obstacles
- DJI describes the Romo 2 as quieter and more powerful than the original
Impact on readiness
- New Local Data Mode responds to security flaws reported on first-generation Romo
- No pricing, US availability, or release date has been announced yet
Claim check4 claims reviewed
DJI positions Local Data Mode as a privacy fix for the Romo lineThe Verge reports DJI explicitly frames the mode as a response to camera and microphone access concerns documented on the first-generation Romo; independent verification of the new mode is not yet availableNew legs let the Romo 2 climb obstaclesDJI describes the legs as able to step over small obstacles; no obstacle-height figures or third-party testing accompany the claimRomo 2 is quieter and more powerful than its predecessorThese are DJI's own characterizations as reported by The Verge; no measured noise or power figures were published alongside the announcementRomo 2 series launches globallyDJI has disclosed no pricing, release date, or availability, and reporting notes a US launch is considered unlikely given import and FCC restrictions on foreign-made robot vacuumsBottom lineThe announcement establishes new hardware capabilities and a privacy-focused mode; commercial details for either variant remain undisclosed.
Technical notes3 sections
- Hardware Changes
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DJI announced the Romo 2 series at IFA on September 3, 2026, succeeding the original Romo line in two variants: the transparent-housing P2 and the opaque-housing A2. Compared with the first-generation Romo, DJI describes obstacle-climbing legs that let the robot step over small obstacles, along with quieter operation and greater overall power. DJI has not published specific noise, power, or obstacle-height figures alongside these claims.
- Local Data Mode
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DJI introduced a new Local Data Mode that severs the robot’s cloud connectivity and keeps data on-device. DJI explicitly frames the mode as a response to security flaws reported on the first-generation Romo, which had drawn scrutiny over camera and microphone access. The mode’s technical implementation and rollout timing were not detailed in the announcement.
- Availability
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DJI disclosed no pricing, no US availability, and no release date for either variant. Reporting on the announcement notes that a US launch is considered unlikely given import and FCC restrictions that apply to foreign-made robot vacuums, though this is analysis from coverage rather than a DJI statement.