At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Roborock is sending a clear signal about the future of household robotics. With the Saros Rover, the manufacturer is presenting a real world first: the world’s first robot vacuum with innovative wheel-leg architecture. At the same time, Roborock announces a global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club, underlining its claim to technological excellence. The trade fair appearance is complemented by a broad new product portfolio that offers intelligent cleaning solutions for different requirements.
- World premiere of the Roborock Saros Rover with wheel-leg architecture
- Cleaning stairs, thresholds and inclines in a single pass
- AI-supported navigation with 3D room recognition
- Global partnership between Roborock and Real Madrid
Roborock Saros Rover: wheel-leg architecture as a milestone in household robotics
With the Roborock Saros Rover, the manufacturer is presenting a concept at CES 2026 that clearly stands out from previous vacuum robots. At its heart is the newly developed two-wheel-leg architecture, in which each wheel is mounted on a separately movable leg. This design enables the robot to actively adjust its height and overcome obstacles with unprecedented agility. Small jumps, abrupt changes of direction or the precise lifting of individual wheel legs are just as much a part of its repertoire of movements as maintaining a stable horizontal position on uneven ground.
In combination with AI algorithms, complex motion sensors and 3D spatial information, the Saros Rover analyzes its environment in real time. This enables it to react specifically to different ground conditions and adapt its movement dynamically. This approach is particularly evident when cleaning stairs: The Saros Rover is able to climb every single step and clean at the same time. According to Roborock, even spiral staircases, carpeted steps or rounded edges are no obstacle.
This makes the Saros Rover particularly suitable for multi-storey living environments. Areas that could previously only be cleaned by several robotic vacuum cleaners or manually are now covered by a single device for the first time. In addition to stairs, the robot also masters complex threshold constructions and inclines that require both power and precise control. The Saros Rover is currently still under development and a final market launch date has not yet been confirmed, but this does not make the presentation at CES any less impressive.
New product generation and partnership with Real Madrid
In addition to the technical innovation, Roborock is using CES 2026 to present its expanded product portfolio for the first half of the year. The Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic, which are equipped with improved object recognition, powerful HyperForce motors and new mopping systems, will be presented. The line-up will be complemented by the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, which for the first time relies on a roller solution with real-time self-cleaning and is specifically designed for precise edge cleaning.
At the same time, the newly announced partnership with Real Madrid Football Club marks a strategic step for the brand. Under the motto “The Greatest Meeting the Greatest”, Roborock is combining its position as a technology leader with one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs. The cooperation is intended to bring Roborock’s vision of “Real Smart Cleaning” to life through international campaigns, stadium presence and storytelling. Both partners stand for continuous top performance, innovation and the aspiration to constantly redefine existing boundaries.
The trade fair appearance will be rounded off by Roborock’s entry into the North American market for robotic mowers. With models such as the RockMow X1 LiDAR and the RockNeo Q1, the company is consistently expanding its portfolio beyond the indoor area and addressing automated lawn care for the first time.
Conclusion
With the presentation of the Saros Rover at CES 2026, Roborock is underlining its claim to significantly advance the development of smart household robotics. The wheel-leg architecture opens up new possibilities for the fully automated cleaning of complex living environments. At the same time, the partnership with Real Madrid strengthens the international brand presence. While several new models are scheduled for release in the first half of 2026, the Saros Rover remains a visionary outlook on the next generation of intelligent robot vacuums for the time being.
