Introduction
The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Combo is Samsung's premium robotic vacuum, unveiled at CES 2026. Its headline selling point is a steam-sterilisation system that heats the mop attachment to 100°C, sanitising floors without the need for detergent. A front-mounted AI 3D depth camera enables the machine to identify and respond intelligently to objects and liquids on the floor — cleaning around some and avoiding others entirely. The device also integrates with Bixby, Samsung's voice assistant, allowing users to issue dedicated commands to the robot, a home-care manager function, and a SmartThings pet capsule with a simple "Hi Bixby" prompt.
Specifications
The number of object categories the robot can recognise has jumped from 22 to 37. Fifteen new types have been added to an existing list that already included pet faeces, towels, socks, cables, cups, bottles, and plant pots; the expanded roster now covers smartphone charging cables, door frames, rugs, power strips, and clumps of animal fur, among others. Maximum suction power in dry-cleaning mode has doubled to 10W on the top-tier model compared with its predecessor. New features also include AI liquid detection capable of spotting transparent spills, and an "Easy Pass" wheel system designed to clear doorway thresholds up to 45mm high. The vacuum can identify both cats and dogs, though Samsung notes recognition accuracy may vary depending on conditions. The range comprises three tiers — Ultra, Plus, and Standard — with domestic South Korean prices for the auto water-supply variants set at approximately 1.94m won (Plus) and 1.59m won (Standard).
Strengths and Limitations
The most striking aspect of this machine is that it genuinely *looks* at its environment. The 3D depth camera, combined with the expanded object library, allows the robot to actively navigate around debris and pet mess on the floor rather than blundering into it. The 100°C steam sterilisation represents a credible hardware-level solution to the perennial hygiene concern around wet-mop attachments. Bixby integration will appeal to users already embedded in the Samsung ecosystem.
The drawbacks, however, are meaningful. A significant number of the headline features — AI object recognition, liquid detection, and spatial awareness — are reserved exclusively for the top-tier Ultra model, meaning the experience differs substantially depending on which variant a buyer chooses. A price tag approaching 2m won (~$1,500) also represents a formidable barrier to entry.
Verdict
The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Combo reframes the robotic vacuum market: the competition is no longer purely about suction power but about perceptual intelligence. The ability to see, judge, and respond to its environment — sidestepping hazards or bearing down on problem areas — combined with natural-language control via Bixby, gives Samsung a genuine point of differentiation in the South Korean market. The caveat is that realising the full benefit of that differentiation requires buying the most expensive model in the range, and paying accordingly.
★★★★☆ (4.2/5.0)
One-line verdict: The eyes have it — but so does the price tag.