The xLean TR1 is now live on Kickstarter, bringing a new twist to the crowded robot vacuum and mop market. First shown publicly at CES 2026, this floor-cleaning machine drew plenty of attention for one main reason: it’s designed to work both as an autonomous robot vacuum-mop and as a handheld wet-dry vacuum cleaner, all in a single system.
For early backers, the headline is the launch pricing. The Kickstarter campaign lists introductory deals with savings of up to 47%, with entry pricing starting at $899 (around €852). That’s a notable drop compared with the brand’s stated future retail pricing, which is positioned at nearly twice the Kickstarter starting point. Shipping is currently expected to begin in September 2026, and the rollout is planned to cover many regions, including a wide range of European countries. As with any crowdfunding campaign, buyers should keep in mind that timelines and final delivery details can change.
What makes the xLean TR1 stand out is how it tries to replace multiple cleaning tools at home. In robot mode, it handles hands-free vacuuming and mopping. When you want manual control for spot cleaning, edges, furniture areas, or quick wet-dry pickup, it can convert into a more traditional vacuum format by attaching a wand. There’s also gamepad control support, which adds another way to steer the unit directly.
The mopping system is another major differentiator. Many robot vacuum-mop combos rely on a single roller or pad-style mopping setup, but the xLean TR1 uses two roller mops. They rotate at up to 400 rpm, a design aimed at faster, more thorough scrubbing compared with simpler single-roller approaches. On the vacuum side, xLean lists 17,000 Pa of suction power, placing it firmly in the high-suction category for robot vacuums.
For navigation and object awareness, the xLean TR1 combines 360-degree LiDAR with a front-facing camera system. The camera is also used for AI stain detection, which is intended to help the robot identify messes and adjust cleaning behavior accordingly rather than treating every section of the floor the same.
Rounding out the package is a docking and cleaning station. According to the campaign details, the station washes the mop rollers using 75°C hot water and then dries them afterward. That kind of hot-water roller cleaning is meant to reduce odor, limit residue buildup, and keep the mops closer to “ready to clean” between runs—one of the common pain points with mopping robots.
With its robot-to-wet-dry conversion concept, dual-roller mopping, and a feature-rich dock, the xLean TR1 is positioning itself as an all-in-one floor cleaning solution for households that want less manual effort and fewer separate devices. The main question now is how smoothly it transitions from an interesting CES 2026 idea into a reliable, widely shipped product once Kickstarter fulfillment begins.
