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iRobot have been selling domestic cleaning bots since 2002 and they've just announced a slew of new products at CES.  included in the new models coming this spring is the sixth generation of vacuum cleaners - the new 700 range.  Also the new Scooba 230, a diminutive wet floor cleaner.  Check out the video of the little fella in action after the jump...

We've seen many robotic vacuum cleaners since the days of the Roomba, but here's something different, even to the scuba.  The Mint is designed to clean your 'hard surface floors' by magnetically holding standard dry cloths (like those from Swiffer and Pledge).  The unit also features a mop mode for use with wet cloths and messier clean ups.

Available in the US around the third quarter of this year and then internationally by 2011 the unit will cost around $250.  Watch the video of the little critter after the jump (which on first glance resembles a Mac mini on the loose around your kitchen floor!)...

iRobot have released two new domestic robots.   ConnectR is a home communications robot, allowing dad for example to control the robot from his office, driving it round and viewing and talking to those at home.  Looj is a skinny track driven mechanical ferret that scurries along your rain guttering cleaning them out. Check out the videos afer the jump...