'It'll light up your home like a bowling alley' — Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuum has a UV light to show up invisible spills, and I'm not sure I'm ready to see what's on my floors
This UV bot is part of Dyson's new fleet of robot vacuums — could they finally restore the brand's robovac reputation?
Dyson has introduced three new Nurovi robot vacuums at their IFA 2026 event in Berlin. The lineup includes the R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV, R2 Nurovi Wash+Dry, and R1 Nurovi Dry models. The R3 model is a second-generation upgrade of the Spot+Scrub Ai and features a UV light to detect invisible spills. The R2 model uses two Reuleaux triangle mops for no-gap cleaning, and the R1 is a vacuum-only option.
Nathan Lawson-McLean, a Senior Design Manager at Dyson, explained that the UV light causes stains to fluoresce, allowing the robot to clean what is otherwise invisible residue. The R2 model also includes curved triangular mop pads that move in tandem to create a straight-edged mopping finish without gaps. The R1 and R2 feature a Twin-capture system and a piezo sensor that adapts suction power based on dust size, amount, and floor type, ensuring efficient cleaning without wasting battery.
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