Roborock introduces world’s first automated vacuum that actually cleans as it climbs
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Key Points:
- At CES 2026, Chinese company Roborock showcased its Saros Rover, an autonomous vacuum prototype capable of climbing and cleaning stairs, marking a significant advancement in home robotics.
- Unlike previous stair-climbing robot vacuums that focused mainly on mobility, the Saros Rover cleans stairs as it climbs, addressing a common gap in multilevel home cleaning.
- Roborock is also expanding into outdoor cleaning with robotic lawnmowers that use satellite navigation and lidar to manage various yard terrains, including steep hills and dense foliage.
- Competing brands like Ecovacs, Samsung, and LG introduced their own advanced robot vacuums at CES, featuring improvements in navigation, cleaning technology, and space-saving designs.
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