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Robotin R2: A Robot Vacuum and Carpet Cleaner that Washes, Vacuums, and Dries

Robotin R2 robot carpet cleaner with modular vacuuming and carpet washing system shown with automated base station.

Robotin has announced the R2, a robot vacuum it describes as the first fully autonomous carpet cleaner. Unlike typical robot vacuum mop combos, the R2 is designed to vacuum, wash, and dry carpets with the help of interchangeable modules and an automated base station. Here is what we know so far about this new entrant in the robot carpet cleaner market.

IFA 2025: Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuums, Innovations and Big Reveals

Wide view of the IFA 2025 exhibition floor in Berlin with a large “IFA 2025” banner and Bissell booth in the foreground.

Welcome to our IFA 2025 coverage from Berlin, Germany — one of the world’s largest technology trade shows. This year’s announcements were packed with innovation in robot vacuums, vacuum mop combos, and cordless vacuums. Here are the biggest highlights from the floor.

MOVA Expands Floorcare Lineup with New Robots at IFA 2025

MOVA Exhibit at IFA 2025

MOVA made a strong showing at IFA 2025 with its “Step Up, Move Ahead” theme, unveiling the Sirius 60, Zeus 60, and Mobius 60 robot vacuums, new flagship and midrange models, and even branching into upright floorcare with the M50 Ultra.

Dreame Teases Advanced Robots Ahead of IFA 2025 in Berlin

Dreame Teases Advanced Robots Ahead of IFA 2025 in Berlin

Dreame Technology is teasing major innovations ahead of IFA 2025 in Berlin, including a robot vacuum with a robotic arm and another navigating a staircase. The brand’s September 4 press conference promises the latest robotic vacuums, new lawnmowers, upgraded cleaning systems, and entirely new product categories.

Roborock Eyes Mass-Market Robot Vacuums with AI Arms, CNBC Reports

A concept image showing a robot vacuum equipped with a mechanical arm reaching toward illustrated human hands, symbolizing Roborock’s push to make AI-armed vacuums accessible to everyday consumers.

Roborock, currently the world’s leading robot vacuum maker by market share, is signaling a major leap in home robotics. After a 79% surge in revenue during the first half of 2025, the company has already showcased its vision with the Saros Z70—a $2,600 robot vacuum equipped with an AI-powered arm designed to move socks and small household items. Looking ahead, Roborock President Quan Gang revealed in an exclusive CNBC interview that similar technology could reach the mass market within five years, with future models priced in the “few hundred dollars” range.

Dreame Enters the Robot Vacuum ‘Arms’ Race at CES 2025

Dreame Robotic Hand Display

Dreame publicly announced its development of a robotic hand attachment for the first time at CES 2025. Dreame claims its robotic arm will be able handle a load of up to 400 grams, positioning the company as a competitor in a growing landscape of multitasking vacuum robots which are emerging in 2025. The robotic hand attachment extends up to 30 centimeters. Dreame’s version is in late-stage development, although it still has some things to work out before it will be ready for production, and we do not know yet what model it will appear o

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