# Affordable Floor-Cleaning Robots The iRobot Braava Jet 240 Floor Mopping Robot is Simply Designed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-mopping-robot References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/03/15/43561/irobots-braava-jet-240-is-short-range-floor-mop-for-cleaner-home.html) & [irobot](http://www.irobot.com/) Although there are a variety of different [floor mopping robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-qrevo-curv-2-flow) on the market, the [iRobot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-combo-2-essential) Braava Jet 240 is designed to offer a more approachable aesthetic. Priced affordably at $199, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 is a slightly scaled back option from the brand to help clean smaller spaces or offer shorter range capabilities. The iRobot Braava Jet 240 can clean about 150 to 200-square-feet, which is small compared to another option from the brand that can cover up to 1,000. However, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 could be a great [entry-level option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcompacting-dustbin) for those that live in smaller spaces or only have certain areas of their home with hard flooring. The iRobot Braava Jet 240 floor mopping robot works with a detergent and water system to clean, while the incorporated pad slides over the pick up mess. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Floor-cleaning Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the floor-cleaning robot market by offering more affordable options. ### Where This Applies - **Robotic Cleaning:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of floor-cleaning robots with improved capabilities and features. - **Smart Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in integrating floor-cleaning robots into the smart home ecosystem. - **Cleaning Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in using floor-cleaning robots to automate and enhance cleaning services for homes and businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Robotic Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-combo-2-essential.md) - [Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomba-combo-j9.md) - [Quiet Robot Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narwal-t10.md) - [Entry-Level Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narwal-freo-x-plus.md) - [Wireless Floor Scrubbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-floor-scrubber.md) - [Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-robot-vacuum.md) - [Track-Style Mopping Robot Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narwal-flow.md) - [Self-Cleaning Robot Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozmo-roller-mop.md) - [Optimized Mopping Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-qrevo-curv-2-flow.md)