For the first time, steam and AI in a robot, and Samsung thought of it.
If you are looking at Samsung’s Jet Bot Combo AI Steam+ it’s because you want the “complete package”: a robot that vacuums, washes, manages itself almost entirely, and, on top of that, introduces that famous AI and steam in the most concrete way possible: with a camera and intelligent object recognition aimed at minimizing everyday accidents. It is the brand’s top-of-the-line model, and it is immediately evident from the type of approach: it is not a simple “vacuum and go” robot, but an autonomous and hygienic home cleaning system.
The real star: Clean Station Steam+ and steam cleaning
Let’s start with the feature I highlighted as central: steam cleaning. Here Samsung plays a very “its own” card: it doesn’t put steam in the robot while cleaning the floor (as happens on some manual floor washers), but integrates it into the Clean Station Steam+, the all-in-one base. In practice, the robot returns to the station and the magic happens there:
Automatic washing of the mop cloths at high temperature, with hot water reaching about 50–60 °C + steam mixture;
True steam sanitization: jet at ~100 °C that disinfects the cloths and reduces odors and bacteria;
Drying with hot air at 55 °C, so the mops do not remain wet and do not become “stinky sponges” after two days;
Automatic dust emptying with Air Pulse technology and dedicated bag of 2,5L;
Automatic water refill in the robot’s tank from the 4L base tank.
Floor cleaning: rotating mops and flexible modes
When in action on the floor, the Jet Bot Combo AI cleans with two rotating mops spinning up to 170 rpm: it is not the usual “dampen and shine” pass, but a mechanical wash more similar to an energetic hand, and judging by the dirty water when I empty the tank, I can say it does an excellent job.
There are four modes, selectable from the app:
vacuum and wash together,
vacuum first and then wash,
vacuum only,
wash only.
This allows you to adapt it well to mixed homes (for example, a kitchen to wash every day, rooms maybe only vacuuming). The only missing feature is that the mop does not extend and there is no rotating function to bring the mops closer to edges.
Vacuuming and anti-tangle brush
On the vacuum side, Samsung declares a power of up to about 6000 Pa, with a Digital Inverter motor, which in practice exceeds the “unimpressive” numbers stated on paper. And a new high-efficiency brush with Hair Grinder: hair and fur are chopped/reduced so they don’t wrap around the brush. Unfortunately, there is a compromise here as well: the side brush does not extend to clean corners, as we are now used to with modern top-of-the-line models. For homes with pets or people with long hair, it is one of the most useful details because it greatly reduces maintenance. Additionally, for the first time, an extra HEPA filter is placed after the bag on the base, adding extra safety, especially for allergic people.
Carpets intelligently managed (Carpet Care)
Another very focused feature for daily use: carpet management. With Carpet Care, if the robot detects a short-pile carpet, it lifts the mops; if it is long-pile, it returns to the station, detaches them, and then returns to vacuum. In both cases, it increases suction power.
This avoids the classic tragedy of the robot washing your Persian rug or leaving a damp smell. It is a high-end function, and here it is implemented well.
Additionally, a mechanical system allows the front wheel to lift a few millimeters to overcome small thresholds or thicker carpets.
Samsung’s “AI”: camera + AI Object Recognition
Here we arrive at the other key feature: the camera with AI, which is the heart of the Combo AI concept. The Jet Bot uses a front camera along with a deep learning model to detect obstacles more complex than the usual LiDAR: cables on the floor, bowls, socks, small objects, and even visible stains on the floor.
It’s not just “I see an obstacle and avoid it”: Samsung markets it as a generational leap. AI allows the robot to:
recognize people and pets;
clean around objects instead of just bouncing off them;
classify spaces during mapping (living room, kitchen, etc.);
identify stains and go over them again with a second targeted washing pass.
Supporting the AI are two important sensors:
Active Stereo 3D with dual depth cameras, useful for detecting even low objects (up to ~1 cm);
More advanced dToF LiDAR, which improves range and scanning accuracy, especially in the dark.
This is exactly where AI becomes important: the robot does not just map and clean geometrically, but tries to understand what is in front of it. In real life, this should translate into fewer manual interventions to free it from laces, socks, dog toys, etc., but it is not 100% perfect (Samsung itself specifies this), a concrete difference compared to older models without a camera, but the recognition algorithms need improvement as my tests show a certain sluggishness in recognizing objects like keys and small boxes.
SmartThings, 3D mapping, and remote control
The robot fully integrates into SmartThings: 3D mapping, no-go zones, room-by-room cleaning, saving up to 4 different maps (useful if you have multiple floors), and remote management.
There is also Jet Live: the camera can stream video in the app to monitor the home or pets, with declared end-to-end encryption.
It also supports voice commands with Bixby and, through the ecosystem, also Alexa and Google.
The app is very complete but not very intuitive; it will take a while to get the hang of the settings.
Physical specifications and accessories
It is a “significant” robot: about 36 cm in diameter and 10 cm in height, 4.8 kg, while the station is large (444×547×510 and 14kg) and needs to be placed in a stable spot (consider this if space is tight).
In the package you will find the robot, Clean Station Steam+, washing plates, 2 mops, mop holders, side brush, pre-motor filter and base filter, dust bag.
How it is in real life? Pros and cons from feedback and tests
From independent tests and early opinions, the picture is this:
Above-average floor cleaning thanks to mops that clean and sterilize with steam and rewash on stains;
Steam+ station is very convenient: removes a huge chunk of manual maintenance;
Precise navigation, with more advanced obstacle recognition compared to “LiDAR only” previous models, but still room for improvement with potential updates;
Excellent for homes with pets and carpets thanks to Hair Grinder + Carpet Care;
The price is top-of-the-line: worth it only if you really take advantage of washing + automation + steam;
The tower slightly increases height: might not fit under certain low furniture;
Very high expectations for suction or AI not always met, and the app learning curve is not trivial;
Given the price, I would have expected extendable systems to effectively clean corners and edges;
In short: it is a very advanced product, but requires being “understood”; it does a lot, and like all top-of-the-line products, it requires a minimum of intelligent setup and maintenance to perform at its best.
Conclusions
The Samsung Jet Bot Combo AI is a premium robot, expensive but unique in its kind thanks to the steam cleaning of the Clean Station Steam+. It is precisely this unique feature that determines the real purchase choice: if steam interests you, here you find the absolute top.
Otherwise, it is a high-end robot: intelligent navigation, almost fully automated maintenance, and solid performance; for the current price of €995, I would have expected an extendable side brush and mop for more efficient coverage of edges and corners. If you want to delegate everything and are looking for a top-of-the-line hygienic cleaning robot, it makes full sense. If instead you just need an “honest” robot vacuum, its ecosystem and price may be more than necessary.
As always, I’ll leave you the NonSoloRobot communities and social channels if you’re interested. A big thank you, as always, to the wonderful Heyup community and to everyone who runs this beautiful platform. Wishing a smart life to you all!
