DJI’s new robovac can climb obstacles, vacuum quietly, and claims much improved privacy

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September 3, 2026, 1:06 PM

• •DJI announced two Romo 2 models: the transparent P2 and the opaque A2.
• •The vacuums can climb single steps up to 4cm high and handle some double-step obstacles at roughly twice that height.
• •DJI says suction reaches 36,000Pa on carpet and operating volume is reduced by 85 percent.
• •Local Data Mode disconnects the DJI Home app from the internet and prevents syncing of photos or camera feeds.
• •Users can disable the robot’s camera and microphone and delete stored data.
• •The Romo P2 is priced at €1,299, while the A2 costs €1,199, and a US release is considered unlikely.

DJI has introduced two second-generation Romo robot vacuums, the P2 and A2, with stronger suction, quieter operation, and improved obstacle handling. The company says the new models can detect tiny obstacles, recognize transparent objects, and use small leg mechanisms to cross low steps and room thresholds. A major focus is a new Local Data Mode that disconnects the app from the internet, blocks syncing of photos and camera feeds, and lets users disable sensors or delete stored data. The privacy push follows serious security flaws in the first Romo line, while European pricing starts at €1,199 and a US launch appears unlikely because of restrictions and an FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums.

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