Finally, the robot vacuum cleaner 'Roborock Saros Rover' that can climb stairs has appeared, and when the wheel legs are extended, it looks like a resident of the sci-fi world



Roborock , a Chinese smart home appliance manufacturer, has announced the Roborock Saros Rover, a robot vacuum cleaner that can go up and down stairs.

Robot vacuum cleaner that can go up and down stairs 'Roborock Saros Rover' - YouTube


Roborock is scheduled to make its announcement at CES 2026, one of the world's largest consumer electronics trade shows, and has released a preview video prior to the announcement.

Roborock CES 2026 Teaser: Greatness is Coming - A Step Towards the Future - YouTube


One of the announcement posts.




He also posted a video that appears to be taken from the perspective of the new robot vacuum cleaner, saying, 'With meticulous attention to detail and high standards in every aspect, tomorrow we open the door to something special. See it all come to life at Roborock CES 2026.'




And here's what the announced Roborock Saros Rover looks like: At first glance, it looks like a regular robot vacuum cleaner.



However, it can stand on two wheels on the side of the main body.



The wheel legs have the 'Roborock' logo.



The Roborock Saros Rover stands majestically on two wheels



It is also possible to run with one of the wheel legs resting on a step.




The wheel legs also absorb the impact when descending steps.



It jumps by folding its wheeled legs as if bending and stretching.



It is unclear whether the retail version will have a jump function or what its purpose is.



'Roborock Saros Rover' runs with its wheel legs extended and is hit by tennis balls. Even when running with its wheel legs extended, it can withstand some impacts.



The wheeled legs allow the robot to straddle objects placed on the ground.



It also tackles stairs, which has always been a challenge for robot vacuum cleaners.



First, lift the main body.



Place the unit on the stairs.



Then lift the wheel legs to store them.



This completes the step movement. The wheels are located exactly in the center of the main body, so it seems that the Roborock Saros Rover can be used on stairs that are about half the depth of the main body.



Suction up debris that has accumulated on steps.



When moving sideways across a step, by lowering the wheel legs on one side as shown below, it seems possible to clean stairs with a depth narrower than the diameter of the main body without any problems.



When descending stairs, stop the robot so that the body is slightly overhanging the step as shown below, and first lower the wheel legs onto the lower step.



You can also slide down the gentle slope.



A video was also released showing the Roborock Saros Rover, which is on display at CES 2026, extending its wheeled legs, climbing stairs, and slowly sliding down a slope.

Roborock Saros Rover first look at CES 2026 - YouTube


According to multiple media reports, the Roborock Saros Rover will be exhibited at CES 2026, but details such as its release date and price are unknown.

PCMag reported that the Roborock Saros Rover 'gives us a glimpse into the future of robot vacuum cleaners.' During a demonstration at the venue, PCMag was able to see the Roborock Saros Rover ascend stairs, but was unable to see it descend them. According to PCMag, the Roborock Saros Rover uses motion sensors and AI to process 3D spatial information about its surroundings.

I Saw the Future of Robot Vacuums at CES, and It Has Legs | PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/news/i-saw-the-future-of-robot-vacuums-at-ces-2026-and-it-has-legs



According to ZDNET, the official name of the Roborock Saros Rover's wheel legs is 'wheel leg architecture,' which allows the vehicle to be lifted to a height of about 30 cm from the floor.

I saw a two-legged Roborock that is rocking the robot vacuum market at CES 2026 | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/roborock-rover-robot-vacuum-ces-2026/



Tom's Guide reports that the 'Rororock Saros Rover' looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie, but its two-wheeled leg structure mimics human mobility, allowing it to easily navigate multi-story houses, slopes, and places that are difficult for humans to access. I was very impressed to see the Rororock Saros Rover in action at CES. When Tom's Guide asked a Rororock representative about the release date of the 'Rororock Saros Rover,' they were told that it would be released in the near future.

I just saw Roborock's new two-legged robot vacuum climb stairs — and even jump in mid-air | Tom's Guide
https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-appliances/i-just-saw-roborocks-new-two-legged-robot-vacuum-climb-stairs-and-even-jump-in-mid-air



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