It was released in limited numbers in December 2005 for the Christmas season, with full production starting in early 2006.

The robot was safe to use on sealed hardwood floors and most other hard household surfaces, but could not be used on rugs.

Some models of the Scooba included an iRobot Virtual Wall accessory, which projected a beam of infrared light, setting a boundary which the robot would not cross.

The Scooba was the second major commercial product made by iRobot, which popularized vacuum robots with the Roomba.

Some Scooba models could also use white vinegar or plain water in place of the proprietary solution.

The reduced diameter allowed the robot to clean more areas in small bathrooms, kitchens, and other tight spaces.

iRobot launched the Braava line of floor mopping robots in 2013,[4] which eventually replaced the Scooba brand by 2016.