Roborock pushes the boundaries of home cleaning tech with Saros Rover and Saros 20 Series debut at CES 2026

Roborock made a bold statement at CES 2026 with the unveiling of groundbreaking new robotic cleaning technologies, led by the world’s first two-wheel-legged robot vacuum and the all-new Saros 20 series. Designed to dramatically reduce manual intervention and expand where robot vacuums can clean, the latest lineup signals a major leap forward in mobility, intelligence, and real-world usability.

Saros Rover: the world’s first two-wheel-legged robot vacuum

Stealing the spotlight is the Saros Rover, the world’s first robot vacuum built with a two-wheel-leg architecture. Each wheel-leg is capable of independent movement, providing reach, lift and height control that closely imitates human mobility. This allows the robot to raise and lower each wheel-leg individually, perform small jumps, execute agile turns, sudden stops and rapid directional changes, all while keeping its body level on uneven terrain.

Powered by advanced AI algorithms, complex motion sensors and 3D spatial mapping, Saros Rover continuously analyses its surroundings and reacts with precision. This intelligence enables it to navigate surfaces that have long been off-limits to traditional robot vacuums.

Designed with multi-storey homes in mind, Saros Rover can clean staircases step by step as it moves between floors, significantly reducing “no-go” zones. It can handle traditional staircases, curved designs, and even carpeted stairs with bullnose fronts, cleaning each step along the way. Beyond stairs, it is also capable of tackling slopes and complex multi-level thresholds that require both height and power. Currently in development, Saros Rover is a real product with a launch date yet to be confirmed.

Saros 20 Series: smarter mobility for everyday homes

Alongside Saros Rover, Roborock introduced the Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic robot vacuums, both designed to address common pain points in daily home cleaning.

A key innovation across the Saros 20 series is the new AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0. This system dynamically adjusts chassis height and wheel positioning to maintain traction across closely spaced floor transitions, such as sliding door tracks, an area where many robot vacuums struggle. The system supports back-to-back height changes of up to 8.5 cm, roughly the height of a credit card standing on its edge.

Saros 20: built for open, high-traffic spaces

Designed for larger, busier homes, the Saros 20 features the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, a vision-based navigation platform capable of recognising over 200 object types. It scans its environment up to 21 times more frequently than conventional LDS LiDAR systems, allowing for real-time map updates and more stable navigation in constantly changing spaces.

To tackle messes in high-traffic areas, the Saros 20 is equipped with a dual-spinning mop system that can intelligently increase downward pressure for tougher stains.

Saros 20 Sonic: precision cleaning in tighter layouts

The Saros 20 Sonic is tailored for homes with tighter layouts, denser furniture arrangements and frequent transitions between carpets and hard floors. It uses the RetractSense Navigation System, which includes a retractable LDS LiDAR sensor and a 100-degree rear-facing field of view, enabling the robot to clean effectively under low furniture and in narrow clearances.

Enhanced with Reactive AI 3.0 Obstacle Recognition, the Saros 20 Sonic combines multi-sensor perception for improved environmental awareness and positioning accuracy. It also features VibraRise 5.0, a high-frequency sonic mop that maintains flat, consistent contact along edges and in confined spaces. With adjustable downward pressure, it delivers effective cleaning even where space is limited.