On the floor at IFA 2025 in Berlin, xLean unveiled the TR1 — a dual‑form floor washing robot that can become a handheld cleaner in about a second. The idea is straightforward and timely: one machine that handles everyday hard‑floor washing on its own, then switches into your hand for those inevitable coffee spills, sticky mixes and pet messes that usually send you hunting for a mop.
It’s an announcement aimed squarely at buyers who feel current robot cleaners aren’t built for liquids. The xLean TR1 pairs an autonomous mode for routine washing with a grab‑and‑go handheld mode when life gets messy. If the execution matches the demo, the two‑in‑one approach could reduce the friction of keeping floors clean without juggling multiple tools.
xLean TR1 at IFA 2025: what’s new
xLean is positioning TR1 as “the world’s first dual‑form transformable floor washing robot.” Under the shell, the company highlights Dual‑Motor DirectSuction and 800‑RPM dual rollers designed to pull in liquids and solids in a single pass, paired with VortexMatrix separation to resist clogs. The companion OMNI station automates the messy bits: it flushes the cleaning path with hot water, air‑dries components, and separates solid waste from dirty water. For homes that want fewer manual chores, the station can be plumbed in for automatic refill and drain.
For navigation and control, TR1 blends an RGB‑D camera with LiDAR and other sensors, and leans on reinforcement‑learning techniques so the robot can learn from your handheld cleanups and reproduce that behavior in autonomous runs. The square chassis and close wall‑tracking are meant to improve edge coverage, while the design keeps privacy and app control in view. On the show floor, the pitch felt practical rather than flashy — one machine that tries to meet real‑world messes where they happen.
Availability and pricing
xLean showed the TR1 publicly at IFA and picked up innovation nods from the tech‑show circuit. Retail availability and pricing are still to be announced. There’s no confirmed UK release date and no US timeline yet. For now, interested readers can follow the Kickstarter pre‑launch page and the company’s site at xlean.ai for updates on regions, configurations and timing.
How it fits in the market
TR1 isn’t a traditional robot vacuum; it’s a floor washing robot built for wet and mixed messes with the flexibility of a handheld. If your home sees frequent spills in kitchens or dining spaces, that dual‑form design is the main draw. Ultimately, whether it’s a top‑tier rival will depend on price, software polish and broad region support.
What to watch next
The key questions now are practical ones: final specs, retail pricing, and where xLean plans to ship first — especially for UK and US buyers who need clear timelines and local support. If you’re curious about the xLean TR1 floor washing robot, keep an eye on the Kickstarter campaign window and the company’s announcements post‑IFA. We’ll update this story as details firm up.