iRobot brings more power and self-emptying to the affordable Roomba Essential lineup

Evidence notes
- iRobot launched Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential with higher cleaning power and an AutoEmpty dock for hands-off debris handling.
- The drop pushes the Essential family further down-market while importing premium convenience features.
- The release is a named consumer lineup expansion rather than a vague portfolio tweak.
Company context
iRobot builds consumer floor-cleaning robots including Roomba vacuums and Braava mops.