Dyson's 360 Eye robot vacuum makes its debut at IFA 2014 (pictures)
Dyson unveiled its first-ever robot vacuum at IFA 2014 in Berlin.

Dyson 360 Eye
The Dyson 360 Eye, announced at IFA, will be available in Japan first before a wider international release and will cost 130,000 Yen (that's roughly $1,250, £750, and AU$1,320).
Dyson 360 Eye
The brand clearly drew from its existing aesthetic to create the 360 Eye's design.
Dyson 360 Eye
While it is Dyson's first production-ready robot vacuum, it isn't the brand's first bot.
Dyson 360 Eye
This was actually Dyson's first robot vacuum, but it never made it past the prototype stage.
Dyson 360 Eye
The 360 Eye is quite a departure from the original model.
Dyson 360 Eye
For one, it has an app.
Dyson 360 Eye
That way, you can schedule your 360 Eye remotely or initiate a one-time cleaning cycle on-the-go.
Dyson 360 Eye
The app is called Dyson Link and will be available on Android and iOS platforms.
Dyson 360 Eye
It's also a lot more compact than its original prototype, and most competitor models we've seen, too.
Dyson 360 Eye
It comes with a transparent dock and a large power adapter.
Dyson 360 Eye
Dyson walked us through its navigation pattern, with the green section indicating its path and the red section indicating obstacles it has detected and maneuvered around.
Dyson 360 Eye
The 360 Eye will only be available in Japan at first and will retail for 130,000 Yen.
Dyson 360 Eye
It's safe to say that Dyson is continuing to focus on high-end appliances with the 360 Eye.
Dyson 360 Eye
Dyson makes a lot of big claims about the suction power of its vacuum, which might account for the massive price tag.
Dyson 360 Eye
Dyson's official press release said that the 360 Eye has "more suction power than any other robot vacuum on the Japanese market."
Dyson 360 Eye
It has tank-like treads instead of wheels.
Dyson 360 Eye
Infrared sensors detect obstacles.
Dyson 360 Eye
The brush bar spans the width of the machine.
Dyson 360 Eye
And, it has a 360-degree camera on the top that scans the room at up to 30 frames per second.
Dyson 360 Eye
The 360 Eye is coming to Japan in spring 2015, with plans to expand internationally from there.