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CES 2026 showcased innovative smart home devices including a stair-climbing robot vacuum, battery-free smart locks, a modular carpet cleaner, AI-enhanced Google TV, and advanced robot mowers, highlighting trends in autonomy, AI integration, and seamless connectivity. Many of these devices are set to launch later this year or in 2026, promising more autonomous, efficient, and interconnected home tech.
Roborock's Saros Rover, a futuristic robot vacuum with legs, has been showcased at CES 2026, demonstrating impressive stair-climbing, obstacle avoidance, and maneuverability capabilities, making it a significant advancement in home robotics. Its unique leg design allows it to climb stairs and navigate complex home environments, with software using AI and sensors to ensure precise movement and obstacle avoidance. Although pricing and availability are not yet announced, it is expected to be a high-end product.
CES 2026 showcased a variety of bizarre and innovative tech, including a robot vacuum with treads that climbs stairs, a companion robot with a furry neck, dual-screen gaming laptops, a toilet-mounted health analyzer, and flexible rollable displays, highlighting the event's mix of futuristic and quirky devices.
A Chinese robot vacuum company has spun off two electric vehicle (EV) brands, reflecting a strategic shift and diversification in the company's business, showcased at CES 2026, where Chinese tech firms are expanding into new industries beyond traditional electronics.
Roborock unveiled the Saros Rover at CES, a highly advanced robot vacuum with leg-like mechanisms that can climb stairs and navigate obstacles, representing a significant leap in robotic cleaning technology. The company also announced other models with powerful suction and adaptive features, along with a lineup of robot mowers, highlighting innovative developments in smart home cleaning devices.
Roborock announced the Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic robot vacuums at CES 2026, featuring an upgraded AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 that allows them to climb thresholds up to 3.3 inches and improve carpet cleaning with dynamic height adjustment, while the Saros 20 Sonic offers enhanced mopping capabilities. Both models will be available later this year, with pricing yet to be announced.
Roborock announced the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow at CES, its first robot vacuum and mop with a motorized self-cleaning roller mop, featuring a wide mop, self-cleaning system, and smart home integration, set to launch on January 19th at a discounted price.
Ecovacs announced the second generation of its flagship robot vacuum and mop, the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, at CES 2026, adding features like a mop cover to protect carpets, a stain pretreat function, and a longer roller mop. The company also introduced the T90 Pro Omni robot, its first robotic pool cleaner Ultramarine, and an AI-powered robotic dog called LilMilo, aiming to create a comprehensive home robotics ecosystem.
Mitja Rutnik reviews his top five tech purchases of 2025, including the Pixel 9a smartphone, IKEA smart lights, Chipolo Pop tracker, Eufy E20 robot vacuum, and Eufy C220 security camera, highlighting their value and his satisfaction, while also mentioning some compromises like his TV choice and peripheral ecosystem.
iRobot, the maker of Roomba robotic vacuums, has filed for bankruptcy due to financial difficulties, highlighting challenges faced by the company in the competitive smart home market.
Neato Robotics has shut down its cloud services following its 2023 closure, leaving users' robot vacuums unable to connect to the app and only operable in manual mode, despite earlier promises of five-year support.
The Matic robot vacuum stands out for its charming design, excellent mapping, and cleaning performance, offering a fun and effective alternative to typical, boring robot vacuums, though at a high price and with some limitations in tight spaces and ongoing costs.
At IFA Berlin 2025, several innovative gadgets were showcased, including Philips Hue's motion-sensing smart lights, Rokid's lightweight AR glasses with AI, Ecovacs' dustbag-free robot vacuum, Eufy's stair-climbing robot, Roborock's upcoming robot mowers, and other smart home and entertainment devices, highlighting a trend towards practical, AI-free innovations and advanced automation.
At IFA Berlin 2025, notable gadgets included Philips Hue's motion-sensing smart lights, Rokid's lightweight AR glasses with AI, Ecovacs' dustbag-free robot vacuum, Eufy's stair-climbing robot, Olight's rechargeable battery station, Govee's responsive TV backlight, and Roborock's upcoming robot mowers, showcasing diverse innovations beyond AI reliance.
Ecovacs' new Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robot vacuum features mostly on-device AI for identifying messes and adapting cleaning routines, reducing reliance on cloud connectivity, though full functionality still depends on internet access for app control and voice assistant features. The move towards local AI is promising for privacy and reliability, but its success depends on the effectiveness of onboard AI capabilities.