i-team i-mop XL and i-walk 46 · specs, operator review and alternatives (2026)
The i-team i-mop XL is an upright walk-behind scrubber (pushed and steered by an operator; it is not a robot), available in Basic and Pro versions. It scrubs a 460 mm path, weighs 22.5 kg and fits in a car boot. The i-walk 46 is a cobotic platform that attaches to any i-mop XL built since 2014 and turns it into an autonomous robot in under a minute. Worth knowing: in autonomous mode, observed productivity (700 m²/h) is lower than that of a pushed i-mop XL (1,000 to 1,300 m²/h). Price and availability on request.
At a glance
Three products, two roles
| i-mop XL Basic | i-mop XL Pro | i-walk 46 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role | Walk-behind scrubber | Premium walk-behind scrubber | Makes an i-mop XL autonomous |
| Autonomy | Operator-driven | Operator-driven | Robot (i-mop XL + platform) |
| Extras | Compact, counter-rotating brushes | Anti-corrosion coating (swimming pools, saunas), i-link cloud monitoring, i-dose dosing, brushless motor | Set up in under 1 min, 4 to 7 h runtime |
Technical data
Fit by environment
Floors and soiling
A counter-rotating brush scrubber for hard floors: stubborn, wet soiling in small, cluttered spaces (offices, retail, healthcare, hotels). No carpet, no outdoor use. Large debris must be swept up beforehand. The Pro extends the scope to wet environments thanks to its anti-corrosion coating.
What the manufacturer does not say
The i-mop XL is not a robot. It is a walk-behind scrubber: comparing it with an autonomous robot without the i-walk 46 misses the point. The i-walk 46 is the autonomy module.
Autonomy costs productivity. In i-walk 46 mode, observed productivity falls to 700 m²/h, against 1,000 to 1,300 when pushed: the robot is slower than the operator. Weigh this against your need (freeing up time versus raw throughput).
The i-walk 46 is a retrofit asset. It makes any i-mop XL sold since 2014 autonomous: an existing fleet can move to autonomy without changing machines. Cost structure: i-mop XL + i-walk 46 + batteries + consumables.
Buying or contracting out
If you buy (capex), the i-mop XL on its own is a walk-behind scrubber; autonomy requires the i-walk 46 module, at the price of lower productivity (700 m²/h) than in manual use. The trade-off between freeing up time and raw throughput is precisely what a full-service contract (opex) carries, along with the continuity commitment. See the Pudu range and the on-site demonstration, or our robotic cleaning service.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Very compact (22.5 kg), counter-rotating brushes, fits in a car boot.
- i-walk 46: makes any i-mop XL built since 2014 autonomous, in under 1 min.
- Pro: anti-corrosion coating (swimming pools, saunas), cloud monitoring, i-dose dosing.
Limitations
- The i-mop XL on its own is not autonomous.
- Autonomous productivity (700 m²/h) is lower than in pushed use.
- 4 / 8 L tanks, no carpet, no outdoor use.
Alternatives
- In the i-team range: the co-botic 45 and co-botic 65 (fully autonomous robots) for a dedicated robot.
- Against compact autonomous scrubbers: the Gausium Scrubber 50 Pro and the Pudu CC1 / SH1.
For a comparison with the Pudu CC1, see the Pudu CC1 profile. To put figures on it: request a quotation, weigh up rental against purchase, or book an on-site demonstration.
Sources
Consulted on 16/07/2026: i-team product pages for the i-mop XL and i-walk 46; internal robot database (v39). Values marked "n/p" are not published by the manufacturer. No price is published: available on request.
Frequently asked questions
Is the i-mop XL a robot?
What is the difference between the i-mop XL Basic and Pro?
Does the i-walk 46 work with an older i-mop?
What do they cost?
Interested in the i-team i-mop XL and i-walk 46, or in an alternative?
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