For busy people, robot vacuums have become a secret weapon. They take away the time-consuming task of cleaning floors so people can spend their time elsewhere.
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With the J15 Pro Ultra, century-old brand Eureka is revolutionizing the robot vacuum
Eureka’s latest innovation includes a first-of-its-kind self-cleaning base and a high-density razor for detangling hair.
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One problem: Not all end up being as hands-off as users would like.
Instead, they can be prone to hiccups that require maintenance or reduce effectiveness. A vacuum constantly clogged with dirt or hair simply can’t do its job. And a robot vacuum base station that can’t keep itself clean introduces a whole new maintenance task.
In an increasingly crowded market, a century-old brand is reinvigorating robot vacuum innovation with a new machine, the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra, that combines groundbreaking new technology with AI-powered intelligence to improve cleaning performance and create a truly hands-free experience. Eureka’s latest entrant to the robot vacuum market cuts out the typical hassle with a self-cleaning base station, a razor that snips through tangled hair, powerful mop extend technology, and a range of intelligent and advanced cleaning features.
The first entirely self-cleaning base station
Founded in Detroit in 1909, Eureka has spent the last century developing cleaning products and establishing a reputation for reliable quality and ease of use.
The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra continues that legacy, offering a cleaning base that is comprehensively self-cleaning. Other robot vacuums claim to be self-cleaning, but merely clean via wastewater collection. With that function, the base station tray becomes increasingly dirty over time, eventually creating a mop that is less clean and less effective. The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra’s secret weapon is its scraper that removes residual dirt and sediment that would otherwise stick to the base station tray.
The cleaning process of the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra’s base station begins with a hot-water mop wash and a full dry with hot air. Then, the base station deploys a built-in tray scraper to clean the washing tray, draining the dirty water and scraping the remaining dirt and grime into a collection area. Eventually, after that dirt goes through a hot-air dry, it makes its way to the dust bag. Dirt and stains never get the chance to settle and toughen into the tray.
Combined with Eureka’s WhisperWork technology — a mix of seven layers of noise reduction from the motor source to flow path optimization, keeping base station noise at a minimum — the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra provides a non-invasive, seamless, and hassle-free entrant to the robot vacuum market.
AI-enhanced features for hands-off cleaning
The base station, of course, is just one part of the equation. Eureka has also advanced the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra’s cleaning powers with artificial intelligence and a range of innovations, including:
- FlexiRazor anti-hair tangling: Many robot vacuums claim to have anti-tangle technology featuring V-shaped brushes and stationary blades or combs, yet hair entanglement continues to be a common issue. Eureka’s FlexiRazor deploys high-density blades 400 times per minute across the entire roller brush, so you don’t have to spend time detangling. The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra reduces hair tangling by 99 percent, according to SGS Lab.
- Powerful suction: Add-on features don’t mean much if the vacuum isn’t powerful. The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra’s 16,200 Pa of suction power put the machine in a league above even traditional canister vacuums.
- Mop extend tech: Not only does the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra extend outward for “zero-gap” cleaning, but it also applies a level of robotic elbow grease during mop extend that most robot vacuum cleaners can’t achieve. The rotating mop maintains consistent downward pressure as it extends and retracts for better cleaning around edges and corners. It’s also designed to avoid damaging bumps into furniture, ultimately protecting the mop’s motor. Combined with soft rubber edges that provide a cushion, the end result is enhanced durability over the long haul.
- Artificial intelligence and enhanced cleaning: The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra’s range of AI-infused features create a truly advanced cleaning machine. Encountering table legs or skirting boards? The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra extends its mop out beyond its borders, maintaining downward pressure to clean the areas most robot vacuums miss. Switching from dry debris to a wet mess? With IntelliView AI, it notices the difference and automatically adjusts cleaning methods, avoids scattering debris, and goes over trouble spots multiple times. Room messy or dark? The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra can identify and navigate through a range of objects and flip on its LEDs when necessary. It even comes with the option to tap into the machine’s camera for a remote, mobile view into its cleaning path.
The size and shape of the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra, too, have been optimized. Round vacuums tend to struggle with edge cleaning while square ones fall short on maneuverability. The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra’s rounded-square build offers the best of both worlds.
The base station, while loaded with new features, has been fit into a more compact size — coming in at about 18 inches tall and 15 inches wide — than previous Eureka models. With two large water tanks and a three liter dust bag, users get up to 75 days of hands-off usage. After all, that is what users of robot vacuums want most: A machine that works well and does its job without hassle.
The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra, which just hit the market in the U.S., usually retails for $999.99. But starting November 21, the brand is having a sale that knocks the price down to $799. It’s available on Amazon and at Eureka’s official website.