Every time I check out a new robot vacuum, it feels like they look more and more like a droid from Star Wars than a home appliance. Traditionally designed as flat hockey pucks that scoot around on ...

Roborock's Saros Rover rightfully earned our Best of CES award, as I saw it successfully dodge obstacles, clean and even dance. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a reporter, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Robotic vacuum cleaners have become a common feature in homes, but most still stop at the foot of the stairs. A prototype unveiled ...

For years, robot vacuums have struggled with one persistent challenge: elevation. Stairs, thick rugs, scattered toys, and anything beyond a flat floor often turned "smart cleaning" into a rescue ...

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Roborock showed off the Saros 20 series at CES 2026. It has a record-breaking 35,000 Pa suction and can climb obstacles up to 3.3 inches high. The Saros 20 Sonic has a mop that can be extended to ...

The domestic cleaning battle between homeowner and multi-story house has finally reached a ceasefire, thanks to a vacuum cleaner that refuses to be grounded by physics or floor plans. All it took was ...

Dreame presented various smart home products at CES 2026, but one of its showstoppers is its latest robot vacuum prototype called the Cyber X concept that can climb full-size stairs. Dreame Shows Off ...

Robot vacuum companies are once again out in full force at CES 2026, giving their devices a new set of intriguing — and sometimes unsettling — capabilities. This year, Chinese appliance maker Dreame ...

Roborock has introduced the Saros Rover at CES 2026, unveiling what it calls the world’s first wheeled-leg robot vacuum. The concept device features two articulated limbs with integrated wheels, ...

Roborock has gone and done it. The company announced a robot vacuum with legs at CES 2026. Called the Saros Rover, it seems an impressive feat, one that involves articulating legs with wheels on the ...

If you’ve ascended a flight or two of stairs, you likely know the feeling of being out of breath once you reach the top. It’s a common occurrence among folks of all ages and fitness abilities. But is ...