The Eureka J15 Max Ultra, the latest model in the J15 series, introduces a groundbreaking feature that builds upon the innovative features of the J15 Pro Ultra released last year. The J15 Max Ultra is equipped with IntelliView AI 2.0, which allows it to identify and adapt its cleaning strategy to transparent liquids it detects on floors.
The Eureka J15 Max Ultra boasts several innovative features, including an anti-tangle, extendable side brush and mop for effortless corner and edge cleaning. Enhanced obstacle-crossing capabilities allow the vacuum to seamlessly navigate thresholds, with incredibly strong 22,000Pa suction power that ensures no dirt or dust is left behind. But perhaps the most game-changing feature this year is IntelliView AI 2.0, it’s going to truly revolutionize how you clean your home.
IntelliView AI 2.0 takes mopping to the next level
One of the major pain points with a robot vacuum and mop combo is that it generally will spread liquid that’s on the floor, around and get it all over the brushes. Instead of cleaning up the mess, it makes it into a bigger mess. With IntelliView AI which was first introduced on the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra last year, the company fixed this pain point. The J15 Pro Ultra would identify a liquid mess, turn itself around, and mop up the mess preventing it from getting into the dust box, which is better for everyone.
However, now Eureka is taking it a step further with IntelliView AI 2.0. You see, a lot of liquids are invisible on floors, due to the ambient lighting in your home. Eureka is aiming to solve that issue by adding an infrared-sensitive optical sensor and infrared array emitter, to enhance the vision of the RGB vision sensor on the front of the Eureka J15 Max Ultra.
Infrared is really useful here for IntelliView AI 2.0, as it is able to see any and everything, even in the darkest of environments. So while the J15 Max Ultra is cleaning, the infrared array emitter will continuously emit infrared light and its infrared-sensitive optical sensor significantly reduces the ambient light interference, allowing the vacuum to see the 3D structure of stains.
You can see how this works in the image below. At the top is what the traditional RGB vision sensor, which is on most robot vacuums these days, can see. Versus the bottom portion of the picture, which is what the new IntellView AI 2.0 can see.
Of course, this is not all about the new sensors that Eureka is using. It also uses AI algorithms which take in both views from the infrared and the FHD vision sensors, to determine the best way to clean the mess. This works for more than just liquids too. The deeply trained AI is able to determine if it is a wet mess which it will then turn around and prioritize mopping first. Or if it’s large debris, which will then slow down the rotating speed of the side brush. And finally, if it is a pet mess, the vacuum knows to avoid it.
This is going to be a bigger upgrade than it might seen. Because the J15 Max Ultra is now able to see these transparent liquids on the floor, it is able to turn itself around and prioritize mopping, versus running over it with the brushes and making a larger mess. This also means no more clumps in the dustbin, which typically happens because water or other liquids get mixed in with dirt and dust. Making for a pretty nasty-looking dustbin, which you then need to clean out.
Take a look at the video below to see IntelliView AI 2.0 in action.
Corners and Edges stand no chance against the Eureka J15 Max Ultra
Another pain point that Eureka set out to solve with the J15 Max Ultra is the corners and edges of each room. A lot of robot mops and vacuums aren’t able to get as close to the edges of the room, and since the robots are typically round, they struggle with the corners. In the past year, we’ve seen a number of competitors launch robot vacuums that extend the brush and mop to clean the corners and edges. However, Eureka is taking it a step further. The competition doesn’t apply downward pressure on the extended mop, but the Eureka J15 Max Ultra does. This is an industry-first flexible swing arm design that uses the friction generated during mopping to extend and retract the mop. It also features soft rubber edges on the mop, which means that it has a cushioning effect, protecting the mop as it avoids obstacles in complex home environments. This protects both the gear and motor transmission mechanisms, and of course the furniture.
Eureka is also adding its first Side Brush Extension, called Sweep Extend. The front brush will extend to make sure it is able to get into those pesky corners and edges of the room so that it does not miss a single spot. According to Eureka Lab, SweepExtend achieves 100% corner coverage.
Hair is no match for Eureka’s new DragonClaw Side Brush and FlexiRazor Technology
A fan-favorite feature of the J15 Pro Ultra is also here on the J15 Max Ultra – FlexiRazor. If you’ve used robot vacuums in the past, you’ll know that hair is its worst enemy. With the J15 Pro Ultra, the company announced that it was using actual razors to cut the hair off of the center rolling brush. Now, with the J15 Max Ultra, they are taking this to the side brush, but without razors. Instead, Eureka redesigned the side brush, which is now being called the “DragonClaw Side Brush”. This uses a V-shaped design and is able to improve dust removal efficiency and prevent tangles from forming.
Finally, suction power. Eureka is touting that this robot vacuum has 22,000Pa of suction power, which is really impressive to say the least. Many other robot vacuums are about a third of that power. The J15 Max Ultra is powerful enough to reach up to 99% of Household Dust Removal Efficiency.
Eureka J15 Max Ultra will be available starting in June
The Eureka J15 Max Ultra will be available for purchase starting in June 2025. It will initially be available in the United States, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. It will retail for $1,299 from Eureka and its retail partners.
But wait, there’s one more thing. In addition to the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra, the company is announcing the J15 Ultra as well. This is what is being called an entry-level model in the J15 lineup, however, it does feature most of the same innovations as the J15 Pro Ultra and J15 Max Ultra. This includes 19,000Pa of suction power, along with the FlexiRazor Technology for anti-tangle, ScrubExtend mop for getting the corners and edges of the room, and finally, the All-in-One Base is also included. The Eureka J15 Ultra will go on sale in March, for $799.
