Samsung’s new robot vacuum and mop can steam clean floors [Video]

Robot vacuums that can also mop often struggle when it comes to stubborn stains on floors, but Samsung’s latest bot has a solution: the ability to superheat its mop heads before it scrubs. 

First unveiled at CES 2024 and slated to ship soon, the Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI marks Samsung’s first combination robot vacuum and mop. 

While the Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI was first announced earlier this year, Samsung is only now giving us pricing details, and–surprise!–it won’t be cheap.

This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robot vacuums. 

Look for a $1,699.99 price tag, although Samsung’s retail site is currently showing a $300 discount for the robot, along with a June ship date. 

A successor to Samsung’s JetBot AI+ from 2022, the Beskope Jet Bot Combo AI boasts an “upgraded” AI-powered object avoidance system that boosts the number of items that the bot can identify.  

Equipped with dual rotating mop heads that spin …