DJI robot vacuum leak suggests the Roomba rival is getting closer – and could have an unusual design feature

• Company’s first robot vacuum is apparently named DJI Romo
• Both Romo and its docking station pictured in leaked image
• Rumors claim it will sweep and mop using advanced obstacle avoidance

DJI is best known for its drones, gimbals and action cameras, but the Chinese company has been branching out into other areas of late. Last year, for instance, it made a surprise move into e-bikes – and now it seems poised to launch its first robot vacuum cleaner.

We first got a glimpse of a rumored DJI cleaner back at the end of May, with a leaked photo from @OsitaLV showing a palette of boxes bearing an image of a vacuum and docking station and the name “DJI Romo”.

And now, a new image seems to show the device in the flesh. Or the plastic, at least. Serial tech leaker Igor Bogdanov has posted a grainy spy shot of what ...