Shopping for a robot vacuum can be a stressful process, to say the least. After all, don't they all actually remove dirt, dust and debris with a hands-free design?
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Despite the seemingly endless selection of advanced robotic vacuums available on the market, not all of them are created equal. It's also an investment, so you need to make sure you choose what works best for your family.
CES is a launching pad for new consumer technology, and one of the most exciting announcements of the year comes from Eureka with the J5 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum. Debuting in the retail space on January 7, it is clad in a sleek design, including a docking station, and also features proprietary IntelliView AI 2.0 technology that enables the brand's robot vacuum to recognize multiple types of objects, including liquids. . Eureka's first version of this technology, IntelliView AI, was first introduced on the J15 Pro Ultra and has been praised by a large number of users – and the 2.0 technology is even better.
Aside from the new vacuum's advanced object detection, its ability to sort every mess and adjust its cleaning mode while doing so is absolutely unparalleled. When faced with a wet mess, the J15 Max Ultra automatically rotates its body to prioritize cleaning with the mop and raises the rotating brush to prevent liquids from entering the trash. How great is this?
When cleaning dry debris, the speed of the side brushes is automatically reduced to also prevent splashing.
Most clear liquids are difficult to detect, especially if the spill occurred in very bright lighting, or on the other hand, in incredibly dim lighting. This happens because our eyes detect limited wavelengths of light, which are easily affected by ambient lighting, but the J15 Max Ultra solves this problem.
Unlike traditional robot vacuums with RGB vision sensors that work like human eyes (they also see a limited range of light and struggle to recognize transparent or similarly colored objects due to ambient light), the J15 Max Ultra includes IntelliView AI technology, which includes a self-sensor – Infrared sensitive optical sensor and infrared emitter. This combination is the first of its kind in the industry.
Such as infrared surveillance cameras, even in the darkest environments, they can capture differences in absorption and reflection of infrared light, and recover the surface structure of objects. The J15 Max Ultra uses similar principles; During cleaning, the infrared array emitter continuously emits infrared light, and the infrared-sensitive optical sensor greatly reduces ambient light interference, and captures the 3D structure of spots outside the range of visible light.
Above, Eureka exclusively shared the difference in detection levels following its indoor trial, where the brand poured a drop of water onto a black-patterned floor.
In natural light, both the clear liquid and the floor reflect most of the light, making it difficult to distinguish the edge of the liquid, and RGB vacuums will not be able to pick up the spill. However, with the infrared optical sensor, the difference in how the liquid and the ground reflect infrared light makes the surface structure of the spot clearly visible, enabling the AI to better recognize it.
We previously explained the benefits of the new J15 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum.
No more clumps in the dust bin
Most robot vacuum cleaners available in the market cannot accurately detect both dry and wet dirt. When they encounter a wet mess, they lack an effective cleaning strategy, and the rotating brush may carry the wet debris into the trash (btw). Over time, this can cause the trash can to clump, making it difficult to clean.
However, the IntelliView AI 2.0 technology in the J15 Max Ultra can accurately classify wet messes, even clear liquids. When faced with a wet mess, the vacuum will rotate its body to prioritize cleaning with the mop. During the cleaning process of wet debris, the built-in FlexiRise technology will intelligently lift the rotating brush, effectively preventing wet debris from entering the trash can.
Debris will not scatter
In previous reviews of its robot vacuums, Eureka noted feedback that the side brushes on its robot vacuums tended to spin too quickly, often causing debris to scatter. Frankly, balancing the speed of side brushes has been a long-standing challenge in the industry: too much speed can scatter debris, while too little speed can affect dust removal efficiency.
Thanks to the accurate classification of debris by IntelliView AI 2.0, the brand has consolidated a beneficial result. When the robot vacuum encounters dry debris, it automatically reduces the speed of the side brush to reduce dispersion. Conversely, when no dry debris is detected, the side brushes operate at higher speeds to enhance dust removal capabilities.
Your floors will benefit from re-mopping your floors
Yes, the J15 Max Ultra will re-mop your floors. So, not only will you appreciate the first round of hands-free cleaning, but you'll also love its second cleaning element, which will truly Rid your floors of stubborn mess!
When dealing with tough spills like coffee on hard floors, the robot returns to the base station to wash the mop with hot water after the first pass. You then return for another round of wiping and washing, ensuring that wet spills are effectively removed.
Carpet recognition with amazing accuracy
Talk about cutting-edge technology: the J15 Max Ultra now recognizes a wide range of carpet types. Traditional vacuum cleaners often rely on ultrasonic sensors to detect carpets, but this method lacks accuracy, especially for thin mats. Using IntelliView AI 2.0, the J15 Max Ultra can now detect long-pile rugs, short-pile rugs, yoga mats, and even delicate mats like pet feeding mats with much greater accuracy. So, it will clean where it's supposed to be.
When encountering different types of carpets, the robot will automatically adjust the cleaning mode. For example, it automatically recognizes and avoids yoga mats, recognizes pet mats and increases suction, recognizes high-pile rugs and activates its unique ObstaCross mode.
You can take videos of your pets
The J15 Max Ultra is a little bit of everything: a superior household cleaner, an object detector, and even a pet camera. The addition of the vacuum's FHD vision sensor greatly improves its video recording capabilities, however, one of the most obvious benefits is improved clarity of pet videos and remote video interactions.
This makes it easy to capture those precious moments with your pets. Impressively, Eureka has also introduced a pet search function with its latest vacuum cleaner. With user permission, the J15 Max Ultra can scan your home, locate your hidden pet, and take photos to capture the moment.
Dual extension technology ensures you don't miss a spot in your home
The J15 Max Ultra is equipped with Eureka's first self-developed mop extension technology, ScrubExtend. When facing skirting boards, table legs and wall corners, the mop extends outward for superior “0 gap” edge cleaning.
More precisely, the extended squeegee achieves 98.95% edge coverage with a fine margin of 1.36 mm, certified by TÜV Rheinland, ensuring corner cleaning with high efficiency. The flexible design allows for obstacle avoidance, protecting both the arm motor and furniture while applying 7N of downward pressure ensures the edges are cleared just like the rest of the floor. So yes, it is Superspecific.
Furthermore, the Eureka J15 Max Ultra includes an extendable side brush known as SweepExtend technology. This feature enhances cleaning effectiveness along edges and corners, resulting in a more thorough and efficient cleaning experience.
Next generation detangling technology
Eureka's FlexiRazor detangling technology is another great feature available with the Eureka J15 series. This technology works at a cutting speed of up to 400 times per minute, effectively removing tangled hair around the main brush. FlexiRazor blades reduce hair twist by 99%, reducing maintenance needs and enhancing performance.
In the Eureka J15 Max Ultra, the brush is designed with enhanced detangling capabilities. Traditional side brushes typically use an equilateral triangular bristle structure, which often creates tangles that are difficult to remove. In contrast, the Eureka J15 Max Ultra features an innovative DragonClaw side brush with a V-shaped design. This ensures efficient dust removal and helps prevent the formation of difficult tangles. As the brush rotates, the centrifugal force helps detangle hair with ease, providing superior anti-tangle performance.
Unusual base station
Another notable feature of the J15 Max Ultra is its base station. It drains dirty water, refills with clean water, vacuums dust, and collects dirt automatically. It distributes all the dirt and grime from your home pretty much without leaving a trace and cleans you too.
Moreover, it also automatically washes the mop pads in hot water and dries them with hot air so that they are clean and suitable for the next cleaning cycle. What's more, the Rapid Vacuum technology will automatically wash the tray it's placed on – you guessed it – and charge it instantly too.
Bottom line
The J15 Max Ultra is not your ordinary vacuum cleaner. It is a wonder machine and a joy to your home. While most robot vacuums feature hands-free cleaning technology, this model takes it a step further.
The Eureka J15 Max Ultra will be available in June 2025 for $1,299. The initial wave of sales will begin in the United States, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
In addition, at CES 2025, Eureka is also introducing the J15 Ultra, an entry-level model in the Eureka J15 series. Features 19,000Pa suction, FlexiRazor technology, ScrubExtend, and all-in-one base station. The J15 Ultra is scheduled to be launched in March 2025 at a price of $799.
Don't think twice; Choose J15 Max Ultra to make 2025 and every year beyond.
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