GoKawiilDJI unveils ROMO 2 robot vacuums with offline Local Data Mode
DJI has introduced the ROMO 2 lineup, including the ROMO P2 and ROMO A2, at IFA 2026 as successors to last year's ROMO. The new models use an upgraded drone-derived perception system for millimeter-level obstacle detection, a LiDAR-guided mopping arm, up to 36,000 Pa suction, and leg mechanisms that step over ledges up to 8.5cm tall.
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By adding a Local Data Mode that cuts internet connectivity and lets users delete shared data, DJI appears to be preemptively addressing privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny, including the FCC's recent restrictions on Chinese-made robotics. This positions data privacy as a competitive feature in the home robotics market rather than an afterthought.
- ROMO 2 uses drone-derived navigation for millimeter-level obstacle detection.
- A Q4 2026 Local Data Mode will let users disconnect the vacuum from the internet entirely.
- Mechanical upgrades include a LiDAR-guided mop arm and legs for climbing over tall ledges.
DJI ROMO Robot Vacuum — If the ROMO 2 announcement has you curious, DJI's original ROMO already brings the company's drone-derived navigation and obstacle avoidance to floor cleaning, with the distinctive translucent design. It's a self-contained robot vacuum and mop system for hands-off everyday cleaning.
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