Shenzhen Picea Robotics is a China-based manufacturer that has played a key role in producing iRobot’s consumer devices. Through iRobot’s Chapter 11 restructuring, Picea is set to become the company’s new owner. This article explains who Picea is and what the acquisition means for iRobot and the broader robot vacuum market.
Samsung has shared new details about the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum ahead of CES 2026, expanding on AI object recognition, liquid detection, and navigation features first previewed at IFA 2025.
Levoit has expanded its cordless stick vacuum lineup with the LVAC-200 MAX, a new model that builds on the LVAC-200 while offering extended battery life.
Robotin has announced it will attend CES 2026, where it plans to demonstrate the Robotin R2, a modular robot designed to combine autonomous vacuuming with automated carpet washing.
Dreame has opened a new physical retail store at Garden State Plaza in New Jersey, marking the brand’s first retail location on the U.S. East Coast. The opening expands Dreame’s physical retail presence beyond its existing store in Los Angeles and represents a broader move beyond online-only sales channels.
Hoover has added a new model to its WindTunnel lineup: the WindTunnel Swivel Pet Upright Vacuum. Designed for pet owners, it features a Tangle Guard™ brush roll to reduce hair wrap, HEPA filtration, and a lightweight, swivel-steering design for everyday mixed-floor cleaning.
The Aipoway Fame Z cordless stick vacuum stands out for its exceptionally large 2.0-liter dust bin and long advertised runtime—features rarely seen in this category. While Vacuum Wars has not tested the model, its specifications make it an interesting comparison to the Dyson Gen5outsize, one of the most capable large-bin cordless vacuums available.
Shop-Vac, long known for its heavy-duty wet/dry vacuums for garages and workshops, has expanded further into the household cleaning space. Its new Shop-Vac Wet Dry Vacuum & Mop combines vacuuming and mopping into a single step in a lightweight cordless design.
LG has received a 2026 CES Innovation Award in the Home Appliances category for its Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Built-In Station, a system that appears closely related to—if not the same as—the model the company previewed at IFA 2025.
Shark has introduced the EveryMess, a compact portable cleaner that combines wet pickup, dry vacuuming, and stain-cleaning capabilities. The model enters a small but growing category of multi-use tools designed for quick, everyday messes.