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  "id": 5551640,
  "title": "DJI's second-gen Romo robot vacuum looks like the lovechild of an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3 — and boasts some robust new privacy measures following the first-gen model's hacking embarrassment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/djis-second-gen-romo-robot-vacuum-looks-like-the-lovechild-of-an-hr",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-04T11:52:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/home/robot-vacuums/djis-second-gen-romo-robot-vacuum-looks-like-the-lovechild-of-an-hr-giger-drawing-and-an-imac-g3-and-boasts-some-robust-new-privacy-measures-following-the-first-gen-models-hacking-embarrassment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DJI has unveiled its second-generation robot vacuum, the Romo 2, which boasts a striking design reminiscent of both an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3. The robot vacuum is available in both transparent and non-transparent versions, with the former featuring a semi-translucent appearance that exudes a futuristic aesthetic.\n\nIn the wake of the first-gen model's security concerns, DJI has implemented a new Local Data Mode, which completely disconnects the Romo 2 from the internet. This ensures that home maps, camera feeds, and voice recordings remain private and cannot be accessed remotely.\n\nThe Romo 2's navigation and spatial perception capabilities are enhanced through an advanced sensory array, combining Structured-Light Speckle Projector LiDAR with dual-eye fisheye vision sensors. This allows the robot vacuum to create precise 3D maps in real-time and navigate obstacles as thin as 2mm, including items like floor-standing mirrors and glass partitions.\n\nIn terms of cleaning performance, the Romo 2 features pop-out wheels that can elevate it over single steps up to 1.6 inches and double steps up to 3.3 inches. Additionally, the robot vacuum includes a swiveling mop pad that can cover an additional 3 inches in reach, allowing it to clean under low furniture. AI technology also enables the Romo 2 to differentiate between solid and liquid spills, ensuring that the robot mop arm only extends to clean liquid messes without getting the wheels wet.",
  "summary": "The Romo 2's uses DJI's drone expertise to deliver precise navigation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "title": "DJI launches ROMO 2 AI robot vacuum with robotic arm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/dji-launches-romo-2-ai-robot-vacuum-with-robotic-arm",
        "published": "2026-09-04T06:25:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}