Robot vacuums often feel like they have reached a plateau. Each year, most brands are simply adding a few extra pascals of suction and calling it a day. However, Roborock ’s showcase at CES 2026 suggests that the robot vacuum industry is shifting its focus toward a much more practical problem: mobility. While the “viral” experimental features of previous years were fun to watch, the latest lineup focuses on the grit of actual home cleaning, from scaling steep thresholds to scrubbing corners that round vacuums usually miss.
Roborock’s powerhouse: Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic
Roborock introduced two new flagship models under the Saros name. Both boast of a staggering 35,000 Pa of suction power. To put that in perspective, that is nearly a 60% jump from last year’s top-tier models. But the real story isn’t just how hard they suck up dirt; it’s how they move.
Both models debut the AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0. This system features a dedicated climbing arm that allows the vacuum to hoist itself over obstacles up to 3.3 inches high. If you have a sunken living room or thick floor transitions that previously acted as a “no-go” zone for your robot, this upgrade is a game-changer. The chassis also adjusts its height based on the floor type. It lifts itself to deep-clean plush carpets without getting bogged down.
The “Sonic” variant specifically targets mopping enthusiasts. It uses the VibraRise 5.0 system, which vibrates 4,000 times per minute. Most importantly, the mop head now physically extends out from the body. This solves the age-old problem of the “unclean strip” along baseboards and around furniture legs, as the pad can now reach into corners that were previously inaccessible.
The maintenance hero: Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
If you prefer a roller-style mop over vibrating pads, the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is Roborock’s first venture into this specific technology . It features a large, fluffy roller that spins at 220 RPM and applies downward pressure similar to a human scrubbing with a towel.
What makes it stand out is the real-time self-cleaning system. As the robot mops, it continuously sprays fresh water and scrapes away the dirty liquid into an onboard tank. This prevents the robot from simply spreading a spill across the rest of your kitchen. The roller also extends outward to clean edges, ensuring the entire floor gets the same level of attention.
Looking toward the future: The Saros Rover
Perhaps the most intriguing part of the presentation was the Saros Rover. While the other models are refined versions of existing tech, the Rover is a look at the future of domestic robotics. It is a legged robot that rolls on wheels but can raise and lower its “limbs” independently.
During demonstrations, the Rover showed an incredible ability to navigate uneven ramps and keep its body level while moving. Most notably, Roborock claims this prototype can actually climb and clean staircases—the final frontier for autonomous vacuums. While it isn’t ready for your living room just yet, it signals that the era of “stair-climbing” vacuums is finally within reach.
Beyond the floor
The company also used the event to show it is expanding into other areas of the home. They introduced the F25 ACE Pro, a wet/dry floor cleaner that uses foam instead of just water to tackle stubborn stains. Outside the home, a new line of robotic lawn mowers, including the RockMow X1, uses LiDAR and 4G tracking to maintain yards with slopes as steep as 80%.
Roborock’s showcase at CES 2026 is a clear example of how robot vacuums are becoming much better at navigating our messy, multi-level lives. Let’s hope other brands follow suit and make progress in the same direction.
