ECOVACS DEEBOT X12 SPOTS AND PRETREATS FLOOR STAINS

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Ecovacs unveiled the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, a robovac that uses AI and cameras to detect dried stains, then sprays cleaning solution before mopping. The feature aims to tackle stubborn marks in a single pass.

The robovac identifies problem areas like muddy paw prints and spilled beverages using onboard cameras and artificial intelligence. Once detected, the X12 releases a pressurized mixture of water and cleaning solution to loosen the stain before its roller mop completes the cleaning. The pretreatment approach addresses a common limitation of robovacs—their difficulty removing dried, set-in stains without multiple passes or manual intervention. By softening stains first, Ecovacs claims the X12 improves cleaning efficiency and reduces the need for human assistance. The Deebot X12 OmniCyclone joins Ecovacs' expanding lineup of autonomous floor cleaners. The addition of spot detection and targeted pretreatment represents the company's continued push to enhance robovac capabilities through AI and computer vision technology.

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