Link: Roborock’s Rover walks, jumps, and vacuums your stairs

At CES 2026, Roborock unveiled the Saros Rover, a revolutionary robot vacuum capable of climbing stairs. This innovation addresses the frequent customer inquiry about vacuums cleaning multiple levels autonomously.

The Rover ascends stairs by lifting its body on articulated, leg-like appendages, cleaning each step in the process. Observing its nearly three-minute journey up five steps revealed a cautious yet efficient operation.

Although I remain skeptical about its ability to completely eradicate stairwell dust, the Rover’s method marks a significant improvement. It completed the demo without mishaps, despite precarious moments on the stairs.

In addition to stair climbing, the Rover can navigate slopes and jump over thresholds, adding to its versatility. However, it currently lacks a mopping feature, which Roborock is still considering how to implement.

While technical specifications and a release date are not yet available, the company is proceeding carefully, likely due to past critiques of other models. Roborock’s development of the Saros Rover suggests significant advancements in the capabilities of robot vacuums.

This model not only promises to improve home cleaning routines but also signals the potential evolution towards more sophisticated home robots. The future may see such devices taking on increasingly complex household tasks across multiple environments. #

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