Chinese robotics corporations Ecovacs unveiled its flagship new product, the Deebot X11, which improves battery depletion and after-sales service issues, at IFA 2025, Europe's largest home appliance and IT exhibition.
On the 4th (local time), Ecovacs held a product launch event at Messe Berlin in Germany and demonstrated new features installed in the product. About 100 representatives from global media and partner companies attended the event.
The new robot vacuum cleaner is characterized by changing the battery charging method, reducing the problem of stopping due to battery depletion during cleaning. The robot vacuum automatically charges the battery while washing its cloth for about 3 minutes during cleaning, replenishing approximately 6% of the power. David Chen, Ecovacs Chief Executive Officer (CEO), noted, "There are many consumer complaints that the robot vacuum stops during cleaning due to lack of battery, so we redesigned the charging system to solve this issue," adding, "With this method, it can clean up to 1,000 square meters at once."
The dust collection method has also changed. When the robot vacuum returns to the charging station after completing cleaning, the internal dust is compressed with strong suction power and collected in a large bin. CEO Chen noted, "The existing dust bag method had issues where dust would fly around during the bag replacement process or be difficult to remove," explaining, "Compressed dust reduces volume, so there's no need to empty the bin frequently, and when necessary, it can simply be emptied, making maintenance straightforward." He mentioned that there's no longer a need to regularly replace dust bags, thereby reducing the expense of consumables.
The mopping function has also been enhanced. The range of the mop attached to the robot vacuum has been widened by 1.5 cm, and when the robot reaches a corner, the mop pad expands to reach the walls and corners. It uses a method of pressing down on stains with a roller that spins 200 times per minute and applies approximately 3,800 Pa of pressure.
Ecovacs also introduced the industry's first AI manager "Agent Iko," which combines the existing voice assistant with a large language model (LLM). Going beyond simple commands like "Start cleaning," it learns the user's instructions and preferences to automatically execute the same actions. It has also incorporated a function that autonomously plans which space to clean and when, based on the layout of the home and lifestyle patterns.
At the event, Ecovacs unveiled various new products in addition to the robot vacuum cleaner. The underwater cleaning robot "Ultramarine" features the ability to remove foreign substances from floors and walls, while the new window cleaning robot "Winbot" has improved path recognition performance.
Ecovacs' wet and dry cleaner sister brand Tineco showcased new wet and dry cleaners focused on solving the cleaning problem under furniture. The main body can be tilted up to 180 degrees to clean under beds or sofas, and it features a high-pressure spraying capability to remove stubborn stains.