Ecovacs Unveils Deebot X11 OmniCyclone with Agentic AI Assistant Yiko
Key Points
- Ecovacs launches the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robot vacuum.
- Features Agent Yiko, an agentic AI voice assistant that learns user habits.
- Agent Yiko offers proactive cleaning recommendations based on floor type and mess level.
- Provides real‑time troubleshooting guidance through the "Fix" mode.
- Ecovacs notes 80% of users repeat the same voice commands daily.
- Includes rapid top‑up charging for minimal downtime.
- Priced at $1,499.99 in the U.S. and Canada.
Ecovacs introduced its flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, featuring a new agentic AI voice assistant called Agent Yiko. The system learns users' habits, offers proactive cleaning recommendations, and provides real‑time troubleshooting guidance. Highlights include automatic setup, AI‑driven setting suggestions based on floor type and mess level, and a top‑up charging feature. Ecovacs notes that 80% of users repeat the same voice commands daily and often under‑utilize voice controls. The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone launched in the U.S. and Canada with a list price of $1,499.99.
New Flagship Model with Agentic AI
Ecovacs released the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, positioning it as a high‑end robot vacuum that minimizes the need for user intervention. Central to the offering is Agent Yiko, an "agentic" AI voice assistant that goes beyond typical generative AI by making autonomous decisions about cleaning routines.
How Agent Yiko Works
Agent Yiko builds on earlier versions of the Yiko assistant, which first appeared in 2021 and evolved through 2023 and 2024. The latest iteration claims to learn a household’s lifestyle without daily input, allowing users to speak naturally for the robot to act.
The assistant is organized into three functional areas: “Start,” “Use,” and “Fix.” During initial activation, an automatic walkthrough familiarizes owners with voice commands (“Start”). The “Use” phase offers proactive recommendations, such as selecting appropriate cleaning solutions, adjusting water levels for wooden floors, and prioritizing carpeted rooms before damp mop pads could cause damage. If the robot detects a greasy kitchen, it will return to its dock to retrieve a heavy‑duty cleaning solution.
When issues arise, the “Fix” component provides real‑time voice feedback and step‑by‑step troubleshooting guidance (“Fix”).
Practical Benefits and Market Position
Ecovacs reports that 80% of robot‑vacuum owners repeat the same voice commands daily and often do not leverage existing voice‑control features. Agent Yiko aims to address this gap by offering smarter, context‑aware suggestions that reduce repetitive commands.
The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone also includes a rapid top‑up charging system, further reducing user effort. The device became available in early September in the United States and Canada, priced at $1,499.
Overall, while the term “agentic” may be used loosely, the assistant represents a notable step toward more autonomous home‑cleaning robots.