Milagrow iMap 15 AI Plus — the robot that also cleans your car
What makes it “convertible”
Most self-emptying robots only interact with the dock to dump dust. The iMap 15 AI Plus flips that script. Milagrow’s station doubles as a handheld vacuum—attach the included hose and crevice nozzle and you’re off hunting crumbs in sofa seams and AC vents. That single idea solves a classic pain: you still needed a separate handheld device for spots a robot can’t reach. Now you don’t.
The headline specs (and why they matter)
· Wet + dry cleaning: Standard vacuuming plus mopping in one run—handy for Indian floors that go from dust to chai spill in five minutes.
· Self-emptying 3.5-litre base: Milagrow claims up to ~70–90 days of hands-free bin emptying, depending on variant and usage. Translation: fewer gross encounters with dust bunnies.
· Suction power: Listed at 10,000 Pa on the main “Convertible” product page; an LTW variant touts 12,000 Pa. Either way, this is near the top of the consumer pile and should help with heavier debris on tiles and low-pile rugs.
· Battery & coverage: 5,200 mAh EV-grade cell, up to 260 minutes per charge, cleaning up to 3,000–4,000 sq. ft. per cycle. Great for larger flats or multi-room houses.
· Navigation: LiDAR RT2R 3.0 mapping with ~8 mm accuracy and a 10-minute fast scan. In plain English: fewer missed spots and less pinballing around chair legs.
· Filtration: HEPA 13 claimed—useful for Delhi pollen season and pet dander.
· Smart control: Alexa/IoT support via the Smart Life app.
Milagrow is pushing the “Made-for-India” angle too—algorithms tailored for local clutter and support for Indian languages in voice prompts. That’s marketing speak until proven, but it aligns with the brand’s broader push this year across models like the iMap 16 series and BlackCat line.
Real-world use: the good stuff
· One gadget, two jobs: The convertible dock is the killer feature. After the robot finishes the floors, you clip the hose to the dock and nail the corners, window channels, baseboards, car mats—no second device or charging routine. It’s the kind of “why didn’t anyone do this sooner?” design.
· High suction + long runtimes: On paper, 10–12 kPa paired with a 5,200 mAh battery is overkill in the best way. It should dig out heavier grit that mid-range bots sometimes smear around.
· Self-empty base = less friction: If you’ve abandoned robots before because emptying tiny bins was a pain, this 3.5L setup will feel like cheat mode.
· Fast mapping: A quick 10-minute scan and ~8 mm path accuracy means fewer “oops” moments and more predictable coverage—useful in homes with lots of furniture.
Where the shine could wear off
· Price whiplash & variants: The site lists promo pricing (we’ve seen ₹31,990 as a “Top Deal”), while an LTW trim touts higher suction. Expect configuration confusion at retail—double-check which version you’re getting (10k vs 12k Pa, included accessories, warranty terms).
· Mopping reality check: Like most combo bots, it’s for maintenance, not caked-on curry spills. Don’t expect it to replace a solid manual scrub. (General industry reality; treat any robo-mop as daily upkeep.)
· App dependence: Smart Life is ubiquitous but not everyone loves third-party clouds. Milagrow says user data is stored locally; still, privacy-conscious buyers should read policies closely.
· “World’s first” claims invite scrutiny: It’s genuinely novel to make the dock double as a handheld vacuum, and Indian media has reported it that way—but as competitors iterate, expect fast followers.
Who should buy this?
· Busy families with mixed flooring who want consistent daily cleaning and fewer chores.
· Pet owners—strong suction + HEPA 13 should help with hair tumbleweeds and dander.
· Anyone in a dust-heavy city (hello, NCR) who’s tired of bin-emptying and wants a single solution for floors and sofas.
Quick spec sheet (highlights)
· Cleaning: Vacuum + mop, self-emptying base (3.5L)
· Suction: 10,000 Pa (Convertible), up to 12,000 Pa on LTW variant
· Battery: 5,200 mAh, up to 260 mins, ~3,000–4,000 sq. ft. per cycle
· Navigation: LiDAR RT2R 3.0, ~8 mm accuracy, 10-min scan
· Extras: Handheld mode via convertible dock, HEPA 13, Alexa/IoT via Smart Life
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Verdict
Milagrow’s iMap 15 AI Plus is the rare home gadget that actually reduces the number of devices you need. If you want a robot that can also clean the car footwell without buying a second vacuum, this is currently the cleanest (pun intended) way to do it. The usual caveats apply—mopping is maintenance-grade, and you should verify the exact variant before paying—but as a hybrid idea built for Indian homes, it’s smart, ambitious, and frankly overdue.