At CES 2026, Roborock introduced a new generation of robotic cleaning technology, led by the world’s first two-wheel-legged robot vacuum, the Saros Rover, alongside the new Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic robot vacuums.
Saros Rover: A New Era of Robotic Mobility
The Saros Rover debuts a groundbreaking two-wheel-leg architecture never before seen in a robot vacuum. Each wheel-leg independently provides reach, lift, and height adjustment, closely mimicking human mobility. This design allows the robot to raise or lower individual wheel-legs, perform small jumps, execute agile turns, and adapt instantly to sudden stops or directional changes—while keeping its body level as terrain shifts.
Powered by advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, Saros Rover combines complex motion sensors with detailed 3D spatial data to interpret its surroundings and respond with exceptional precision.
Designed for multi-storey homes, Saros Rover can clean every step of a staircase as it ascends, dramatically reducing traditional “no-go” zones and unlocking access to areas previously unreachable by conventional robot vacuums. It can navigate straight, curved, and carpeted staircases—including bullnose edges—while cleaning each step along the way. Beyond stairs, Saros Rover also handles slopes and complex multi-level thresholds that demand both height and power. The Saros Rover is a real product currently in development, with a launch date yet to be announced.
Saros 20 Series: Smarter Navigation, Less Manual Intervention
The Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic introduce new mobility, navigation, and cleaning technologies designed to minimize hands-on involvement in daily use. A key innovation across the Saros 20 series is the AdaptiLift™ Chassis 3.0, which dynamically adjusts chassis height and wheel positioning to maintain traction across closely spaced floor transitions—such as sliding door frames—that often stop other robot vacuums. 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 Homes
Designed for spacious, busy households, the Saros 20 features the StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0, a vision-based navigation platform capable of recognizing more than 200 object types. It scans its environment up to 21 times more frequently than traditional LDS LiDAR systems, enabling real-time map updates and stable navigation in dynamic, high-traffic spaces. A dual-spinning mop system with adaptive downward pressure helps tackle tougher stains commonly found in frequently used areas.
Saros 20 Sonic: Precision in Tight Spaces
The Saros 20 Sonic is optimized for homes with tighter layouts, dense furniture arrangements, and frequent transitions between carpets and hard floors. Its RetractSense™ Navigation System features a retractable LDS LiDAR sensor and a 100-degree rear-facing field of view, allowing the robot to clean under low furniture and maneuver through narrow clearances. Reactive AI 3.0 Obstacle Recognition enhances multi-sensor perception for improved environmental awareness and positioning accuracy.
The Saros 20 Sonic also incorporates VibraRise® 5.0, a high-frequency vibrating sonic mop engineered to maintain flat, consistent contact along edges and in confined spaces. With precise control over downward pressure, it delivers effective cleaning even where space is limited.
Together, these innovations underscore Roborock’s vision for smarter, more adaptable robotic cleaning—pushing the boundaries of where and how robot vacuums can operate.