xLean TR1 debuts on Kickstarter: Dual-roller robot vacuum that converts into a wet-dry cleaner at an early-bird price
The xLean TR1, a hybrid robot vacuum and wet mop designed to convert into a handheld wet-dry vacuum, has launched on Kickstarter after drawing attention at CES 2026.
The company is pitching it as a two-in-one floor-care system aimed at both automated and spot-cleaning jobs.
Kickstarter pricing starts at $899, with the campaign advertising discounts of up to 47 percent versus the planned retail price. The project lists September 2026 as the target shipping window, a timeline that will matter to backers given the typical risks of crowdfunding hardware.
What sets the TR1 apart is its transformable design, which allows the robot to be used manually by attaching a wand for traditional wet-dry vacuuming. xLean also says the unit can be controlled with a gamepad, positioning it as a more hands-on alternative to standard app-only robot vacuums.
Dual roller mops and hot-water washing
Unlike many robot mops that rely on a single roller or pad, the TR1 uses two rotating roller mops rated at 400 rpm. xLean claims the dual-roller approach improves scrubbing performance and speeds up cleaning on hard floors.
The robot is listed with 17 000 Pa suction and uses 360-degree LiDAR alongside a front camera for navigation. The company also highlights AI-based stain detection, a feature increasingly used to adjust cleaning behavior around tougher messes.
A bundled docking station is designed to wash the rollers with 75°C water and then dry them to reduce odor and buildup. As with any early hardware launch, real-world performance and support will likely be judged once backers receive units and broader testing becomes available.
