At CES 2026, Narwal unveiled a new slate of floor care products, led by its latest Flow 2 flagship robot vacuum; the V50, a new auto-empty stick vacuum; and the U50, a dedicated mattress cleaner. The announcements highlight Narwal’s continued emphasis on automation, hands-free maintenance, and hair- and debris-management systems across multiple cleaning categories.
iRobot’s stock jumped 135% last week after reports that the White House may push for major investment in domestic robotics. Here’s how U.S. industrial policy could reshape the future of the Roomba maker and the American robotics sector.
The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller has been removed from our Top 20 list after a surge of Amazon complaints about water leaks, which appear to originate from the base station. The issue did not occur in our lab testing but has become a recurring concern among buyers.
The Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has been named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree for its fast charging, autonomous cleaning, and on-device AI, standing out in a highly competitive year for robot vacuums.
It’s been a big year for Tineco. After unveiling several next-generation smart cleaners at IFA 2025, the company has now been recognized by Euromonitor International as the world’s No. 1 household wet and dry vacuum brand for the third consecutive year.
Dreame Technology has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree for three products, including the Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum and the H15 Pro Heat wet/dry vacuum. With more than 3,600 submissions, this year’s program marks one of the most competitive cycles in the event’s history.
Eureka has added a new model to its FlexReach upright lineup: the FlexReach Plus NEU652, a bagless, corded upright designed for households looking for practical features at a reasonable price. It’s similar to the earlier FlexReach but includes a few updates not always found at this level, such as floor-type sensing, a sealed HEPA system, and an anti-tangle brush roll.
Narwal has updated its timeline for Matter support on the Flow robot vacuum, shifting availability from late 2025 to sometime in 2026. While the robot’s cleaning performance remains the same, smart home integration through Matter is still in progress as Narwal finalizes firmware and certification.
Soniclean has released the new STV-3 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Auto-Empty Base Station — the brand’s first cordless model to feature a self-emptying dock. The STV-3 is designed to offer strong suction power, advanced H13 HEPA filtration, and added convenience for everyday cleaning.
iRobot Corp., the maker of Roomba robot vacuums, reported sharp declines in revenue and profit for Q3 2025. The company blamed weak demand, production setbacks, and shipping delays for its slower performance.