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Roborock arrived at CES 2026 with one of its most expansive and forward-looking showcases to date. While the company is still best known for its robot vacuums, this year’s announcements made it clear that Roborock is thinking beyond traditional floor cleaning.
At CES 2026, Roborock has introduced the Roborock Saros Rover, a robot vacuum currently in development that the company says features the world’s first robot vacuum with stair-climbing legs. Roborock positions the Saros Rover as a solution for multi-level homes, reducing “no-go zones” by allowing the robot to transition into areas that have been normally unreachable by robot vacuums.
At CES 2026, Ecovacs Robotics announced advancements in its robot vacuum and mop technology, introducing new Deebot models and mopping updates designed to further automate everyday floorcare. While floorcare remained the primary focus, the company also showcased a broader range of home service robotics.
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.
Eureka has released early details on several new home floor care products it will present this week at CES 2026, spanning robot vacuum technology and hard floor cleaning machines. The announcements include the Eureka Z50 robot vacuum and mop combo, the E10 Evo Plus robot vacuum, and multiple hard floor cleaners designed to improve edge coverage, hot-water washing, and under-furniture reach.
Tineco has announced plans to unveil a new exhibition concept, titled “Modern Living,” along with its latest smart cleaning products at CES 2026. The showcase is expected to focus on how Tineco’s floor care appliances integrate into contemporary home environments through a combination of design, smart technology, and everyday usability.
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, xLean is introducing the xLean TR1, a floor-cleaning robot the company describes as the world’s first dual-form, transformable floor-washing robot vacuum. The TR1 is designed to function as both an autonomous robot vacuum and a handheld cordless floor washer, combining routine floor maintenance with on-demand spot cleaning in a single unit.
Deglace, a France-based technology startup, has announced that it will showcase the Fraction, a cordless vacuum cleaner designed around modular construction, user repairability, and long-term use, at CES 2026.
CES 2026 is approaching quickly, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most important yet for robot vacuums, floorcare technology, and AI-powered smart-home cleaning solutions. With major brands receiving Innovation Awards and several new robots expected to debut, CES is once again set to define
iRobot’s bankruptcy and sale have prompted reactions from founders, competitors, and industry observers across the robotics sector. From concerns about global competition and regulation to reflections on innovation cycles and market dynamics, these responses offer insight into how leaders are interpreting the end of a pivotal chapter in consumer robotics.
