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.
Built-In Docking Station Designed to Install Under a Kitchen Sink
The design centers on a built-in docking station meant to install under a kitchen sink, using otherwise unused cabinet space for a clean, integrated look. According to LG, the station supports fully hands-free operation, including automatic water supply and drainage, mop washing and drying, cleaning-solution dispensing, and dust disposal. A turbidity sensor monitors mop cleanliness during each cycle, optimizing water and energy use, and an air-circulation system is used to reduce noise during dust disposal.
Read the Press Release from LG.
100 °C Steam Mopping and AI-Powered Navigation
The robot itself incorporates a 100 °C steam-mop system designed to address grease and sticky residues, and the station automatically sterilizes the mop with steam after each cleaning run. Navigation is powered by an on-device AI chip that detects floor types, dirt levels, household objects, and environmental features. LG also highlights LG Shield, its built-in privacy and data-protection platform.
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No Model Name, Specs, or Pricing Announced Yet
Beyond these high-level features, LG has not released a model name, detailed specifications, pricing, or a confirmed market timeline, and it remains unclear whether this version will launch in the U.S. No independent testing or demonstrations are available at this stage.
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