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The Roborock Saros Rover is the first two-legged robot vacuum coming to the market.
Roborock also announced the launch of the Roborock Saros 20, Saros 20 Sonic, Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, and F25 Ace Pro.
Aside from cleaners, Roborock confirmed the 2026 release of the RockMow X1 LiDAR and RockNeo Q1 robot mowers to the US market.
CES is the time of year when robots shine. From humanoid robots to robotic pets, this is the biggest technology showcase for robotics. Yet the vast majority of these robots are far from being consumer-ready and are even further from being accessible for household use. Roborock's mechanical arm, showcased at CES 2025, represents a significant step forward for household robots. The company is now taking it a step further with the new Roborock Saros Rover.
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The Saros Rover is a robot vacuum with what Roborock calls a wheel-leg architecture. Essentially, its main wheels are mounted at the end of foldable legs, so the robot can extend its legs and lift its body almost a foot off the ground. This enables it to navigate up and down stairs, clean multiple stories without user intervention, and stop at each step to vacuum as it proceeds.
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