DJI Romo 2: Robotic vacuum cleaners with lidar, binocular vision and a time-of-flight camera

DJI has officially unveiled the DJI Romo 2 line of robotic vacuum cleaners, marking the brand’s second-generation home range. The new models are positioned as significantly more intelligent, with strong suction performance and an emphasis on hands-off maintenance.

DJI Romo 2 models, configurations and launch timing

The range includes two models: Romo P2 and Romo A2. Each one is sold in two configurations: a version with a standard water tank, and an upgraded option with a more advanced station that automatically supplies clean water and drains dirty water.

Sales are scheduled to begin on 11 June at 20:00, while pre-orders are already available.

Lidar, binocular vision and time-of-flight camera navigation

DJI has adapted its spatial-perception technology-well known from its drones-for domestic appliances. Romo 2 relies on a full sensor suite that includes lidar, binocular vision, a time-of-flight camera, and additional sensors around the manipulator area.

Combined, these components are intended to let the robot navigate with high precision and recognise tricky obstacles such as cables, thin rugs, and furniture with transparent elements (glass, mirrors). The company claims millimetre-level positioning and route adjustments based on the type of dirt detected.

Suction, brushes and edge cleaning performance

Cleaning is handled by a suction system rated at up to 36,000 Pa. The robot is fitted with both side and main brushes designed to resist hair tangling, plus a movable side mechanism that can rotate up to 123° to improve cleaning along walls and into corners.

For carpets, the robot can automatically boost suction power. During mopping, the damp microfibre can lift to avoid wetting surfaces in areas where moisture is not required.

Threshold climbing and moving between rooms

A separate focus is obstacle traversal. The robot can “step over” thresholds up to 8.5 cm high using a two-stage mode that lifts the wheel system. This is intended to make it easier to move between rooms and across different floor types.

Maintenance station automation, odour and hygiene measures

DJI positions the DJI Romo 2 service station as one of the most self-sufficient in its class, offering self-cleaning, hot-water microfibre washing, component drying, automatic dirty-water drainage, and antibacterial plus deodorising treatment. DJI also states that it uses multi-level protection against odours and bacteria.

DJI Home app controls, charging and pricing

Control is provided through the DJI Home app, which includes a dirt map, cleaning-zone configuration, voice control, remote access, and video calls via the robot. Support for 55 W fast charging is also listed.

Pricing starts at 5,500 yuan (US$810) for the standard Romo A2, rising to 6,500 yuan (US$955) for the Romo P2 with the automatic station.