Follow all of our CES 2026 live coverage for the biggest gadget news straight from Las Vegas. And be sure to follow Tom's Guide on TikTok for the coolest videos from the show.
Last year at CES, the biggest news was about a robot vacuum with an extendable arm that could pick up objects like socks. There were also a few vacuums that were able to surmount small thresholds.
Dreame Cyber X
If you can’t build legs into a robot vacuum itself, then what about designing a purpose-built carrier that can do the job? That’s the idea behind Dreame’s Cyber X, which can transport robot vacuums up and down stairs using two pairs of tank-like treads the company is calling Bionic QuadTrack. It can climb stairs as high as 9.8 inches, which should be plenty for most homes.
The Cyber X is more of a concept at this point, so a release date has not yet been announced. That's a good thing, as we''re a little skeptical of its practicality.
Roborock Saros Rover
The Roborock Saros Z70 and its retractable arm was the company’s big announcement at CES 2025; this year, Roborock is back with a robot vacuum with extendable legs, which allows it to go up and down stairs on its own. The Rover can even balance itself on its two leg-wheels, sort of like a mini Segway.
Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. We’re going to get a closer look at this device at CES, so stay tuned.
Eufy Omni S2
Now this smells a bit different. Eufy’s newest robot vacuum has a built-in aromatherapy system, which will release a scent throughout your home as it cleans. You can choose from Citrus and Basil, Bamboo and Sage, and Bergamot and Lychee pods, which are inserted into the vacuum.
In addition, this hybrid mop/vacuum electrolyzes tap water, which Eufy says will kill 99.99% of common household germs. Its vacuum is rated for 30,000Pa of suction power, and can automatically recognize different floor types and adjust its power accordingly. It can cross thresholds up to 1 inch in height, and its AI can identify more than 200 objects and 40 types of stains, so that it can adjust its path or cleaning performance.
The S2 will launch on January 20 with an MSRP of $1,599.
Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra
That’s quite a mouthful of a name for Samsung’s newest robot vacuum/mop combo. Using a Qualcomm Dragonwing processor, its AI can not only recognize things such as people, pets, and objects like cords, but it also has liquid recognition, and can either clean or avoid them based on your preferences. Its mop and side brushes can extend out from the side of the vacuum to better clean along edges and in corners, and a steam cleaning function heats water to 212º F to kill bacteria. The robot vacuum can also lift its wheels to surmount thresholds up to 2.4 inches high.
If you connect the robot vacuum to other Samsung smart home devices, you can turn it into a security guard of sorts; if your other Samsung devices don’t detect movement, the robot vacuum can start a Safety Patrol mode, so you can check in on your home, and even have two-way conversations. And yes, you can even use it to talk to your pets.
The Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra will be available with two docking stations, one of which can be hooked up to your water line, so it can automatically drain and refresh itself.
Eureka Z50
To keep from spreading messes and dirt around your floors, the Eureka Z50 uses a continuous fresh water rolling system that cleans its roller while also cleaning your home. In addition, a scraper removes first and dirty water into a separate chamber. And, when the Z50 moves from hardwood to carpets, it not only lifts its roller, but extends a cover underneath it to prevent your rugs from getting wet.
The Z50 also has AI obstacle avoidance, over 20,000 Pa of suction power, and a base station to clean and remove debris from the vacuum. The Z50 will be available this year for less than $800.
Robotin R2
While it wasn’t launched at CES — the company had a successful Kickstarter in 2025 — the Robotin R2 does something we haven’t seen yet from any other robot vacuums: It can act as a carpet cleaner, removing stains and spills from your rugs.
The R2 is a modular robot vacuum; the core can be outfitted with either a module to wash and dry your rugs, or one to simply vacuum. The carpet-cleaning module even has a clear plastic section, so you can see all the gunk that's getting pulled out of your rug.
The R2’s base station is pretty large — it’s bigger than any other one we’ve seen from a robot vacuum — but it has a unique value proposition. While its Kickstarter ended, you can still preorder the vacuum for $650; the regular price will be $1,499, and it's expected to ship in March.
Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds.
More from Tom's Guide
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
