AI-Powered Robot Vacuums: Eufy's Stair-Climbing Marswalker and Ecovacs' X11 Omnicyclone Lead Innovation

Eufy's Marswalker Is the First Robot Vacuum Designed to Climb a Full Flight of Stairs

Expertise 13+ years of experience in consumer product reviews, buying guides, best lists, and tech news across a variety of tech categories. As a homeowner, Ajay is also familiar with the unique electrical issues that can crop up in a prewar apartment building. Stairs are the enemy of robot vacuums everywhere. There isn't currently a single robot vacuum on the market that can climb a flight of stairs without human assistance. Even the best robot vacuums we recommend for their ability to cross obstacles, like the Dreame X50 Ultra and Roborock Saros Z70, can only handle thresholds between two and three inches. Eufy's Marswalker may be the first robot vacuum to truly be able to tackle this problem. It's a robot vacuum that looks a bit like a wheeled Mars rover with a tracked drive, the "smart crawler platform," that allows it to ascend and descend staircases. Eufy demonstrated the feature for me in a video, and describes the platform as "four independently controlled arms" with a track-drive system that grips each step as it climbs. It'll also be at Eufy's IFA booth in Berlin for a live demo. In the meantime, here's what we know about it. Now, the Marswalker doesn't clean the staircase itself while climbing, but it can get to a different floor without human assistance, which is huge. Eufy says the Marswalker is fully autonomous and will automatically detect when one floor is finished being cleaned and will climb to the next one without human intervention. Eufy says the robot will automatically recognize common stair types, including straight, L-shaped and U-shaped stairs, as it builds a 3D map of the entire home. After traveling up a flight of stairs for cleaning, the Marswalker can automatically return to its dock to empty and recharge. While details are scarce, from the pictures, it appears that the Marswalker is a shell that fits over an existing robot vacuum, rather than a standalone robot. Eufy notes that the Marswalker is compatible with its new Omni S2 robot vacuum, which the company claims is the first with an intelligent aromatherapy system, releasing fragrances like bamboo, sage, bergamot, lychee, citrus and basil as it cleans your home. In terms of specs, the Marswalker has the same 3D mapping capabilities and AI features as the Omni S2. Other details, including pricing, aren't yet available, but the Marswalker should be released in Spring 2026, likely making it the first true stair-climbing robot vacuum on the market unless a competitor beats Eufy to the punch. This is definitely one of the products I'm most excited about. Using a robot vacuum in a multilevel home is a huge pain. Many robot vacuums offer multilevel mapping, but they don't provide a solution for getting it from one floor to another. You either carry the unit up yourself or you have to buy a second one and have each one live on its respective floor. Neither is a great solution. If the Marswalker can change that, it could very well be the biggest innovation the robot vacuum market has seen in a long time, beating out the Roborock Saros Z70's mechanical arm. The aforementioned Omni S2 is Eufy's newest and top-tier robot vacuum. It comes with 30,000 pascals of suction (100 air watts), is capable of both vacuuming and mopping and can exert 15 newtons of downward pressure while mopping. It boasts advanced navigation, with a 3D ToF sensor, RGB camera and LED lights. It can recognize more than 200 obstacles and identify more than 40 types of dirt. It can also handle obstacles of 4.2 centimeters for double thresholds and 3.5 centimeters for single thresholds, though on its own it won't be able to climb stairs. Naturally, you get a self-emptying, self-cleaning and auto-refilling dock that cleans and sterilizes the brush rollers between uses and uses fresh electrolyzed water to clean your floors. All of this makes it a fairly potent robot vacuum, though I'm most curious to see how it works with the Marswalker. The Omni S2 is expected to be available in the US starting in January 2026 with a price of $1,599.

Ecovacs' new robot vacuum never runs out of power - and that's not even the best part

After testing dozens of robot vacuums, the X11 Omnicyclone warranted a second look. I was recently lamenting not having a self-washing robot vacuum and mop with a self-emptying canister in place of a dust bag, and Ecovacs was like, "Hold my floor cleaner." The Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone is unique on the US market right now. It's the first premium robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free operation that doesn't have a dust bag. Instead, the X11 has a dust canister that you empty when full, much like a traditional upright vacuum. Also: I let my robot vacuum run for 10 days unattended - and the results surprised me This means you never have to buy a dust bag for your robot to empty its dustbin at the dock. Dust bags typically need replacing every six weeks; the canister can do the same. You can go weeks without dealing with dust and debris, and then you don't even have to replace the dust bag. All you need to do is empty the canister every few weeks and simply enjoy your clean floors. The X11 Omnicyclone features 19,500Pa of suction power and is so feature-packed that using a dust canister instead of bags is but a small detail. Also: Why one of the best robot vacuums for pets is from a brand you've never heard of "Our innovative PowerBoost Charging Technology ensures truly perpetual and uninterrupted cleaning, the advanced AI agent Yiko delivers smarter, personalized automation, and the TruePass Adaptive 4WD Climbing System guarantees seamless navigation over room-to-room thresholds," said Michelle Jones, associate brand marketing director of Ecovacs Americas. This robot vacuum has a GaN fast-charging feature at the dock that quickly recharges the battery up to 6% in three minutes. Every time the robot docks to wash its mop pads or empty its dustbin during a cleaning session, the dock quickly recharges its battery so it can offer continuous operation. Ecovacs claims the robot can clean up to 10,764 square feet without stopping to recharge as a result of this PowerBoost technology. The robot also supports the Blast solution, which increases airflow on rugs and carpet to remove hair and large particles. Also: I've tested dozens of robot vacuums. These are the three I recommend most to family and friends The X11 also features AI stain detection, which adapts its cleaning strategy based on the stain detected. The robot knows to do another mop pass over light stains and two cross-pattern passes with a mop rinse on stubborn stains. Tougher stains also trigger the robot to rinse the mop with a stronger cleaning solution at the dock during the stain removal pass. The new Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone is now available for purchase for $1,500. While this is a flagship robot with a price to match, the cost is competitive among premium robot vacuums, especially considering you won't have to buy another dust bag. Also: This robot vacuum broke the industry mold. Here's my verdict after months of testing I'm currently testing the new Ecovacs X11 Omnicyclone robot vacuum and mop, and preparing to deliver my reactions on my real-world experience over the next few weeks.

I witnessed Eufy's stair-climbing robot at IFA 2025 - and it's likely the next big thing for vacuums

From pet robots to way more robot mowers than the world needs, IFA features some of the coolest tech we'll see all year. Companies use the event to showcase new products and the latest innovations they're working on, and Anker delivered some exciting updates. Also: The coolest gadgets I've seen at IFA 2025 (including ones you can actually buy) Part of the appeal of events like IFA and CES is showcasing groundbreaking technology, even if it's still a prototype. This time, Anker has the Marswalker, a stair-climbing robot that can escort your robot vacuum up and down the stairs. The Marswalker isn't a robot vacuum in itself. Instead, it's a robot meant for the new Eufy Omni S2 robot vacuum and mop, though you can also use it with the S1 Omni. Anker is reportedly planning to make it compatible with the Eufy E25 and E28 robot vacuums and mops. Also: The latest robot vacuum innovation I've tested keeps my floors sparkling (and it comes with a spot cleaner) The purpose of the Marswalker is to solve a problem that many robot vacuum users have: having to carry their robot upstairs to clean a second story and then back downstairs to recharge when it's finished. The Marswalker has tracks to move along the stairs and can adapt its stride to the shape and texture of different types of stairs to move around. Anker plans for the Marswalker to go on sale next year, though pricing information isn't yet available. Though the Marswalker is the flashiest product you'll see at Anker's IFA booth, it's not the only noteworthy one. From an AI voice recorder to the most powerful robot vacuum on the market, here are other products Anker announced during IFA 2025: Eufy Omni S2: This is the strongest robot vacuum and mop right now, with 30,000Pa of suction power. It is the successor to the S1 Omni, one of the best robot vacuums and mops. The Eufy Omni S2 has an improved mopping system, new optional aromas, and an extendable side arm. This robot will be available in late October. Soundcore Work: An AI-powered recorder can capture and transcribe audio files, and you can then ask the AI bot about what was discussed in the recording. Anker's Soundcore also announced new Sleep A30 earbuds with active noise cancelling (ANC) and a 4K portable projector called the Nebula X1 Pro. Also: Anker's coin-size AI recorder can transcribe and summarize your meetings - in one click EufyCam S4: Anker's Eufy brand combines three cameras to create the flagship EufyCam S4, a battery-powered security camera with a replaceable battery and solar panel support. The EufyCam S4 has a 4K camera and a dual-lens 2K pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera to cover every angle and proximity. The S4 camera is available for presale for $300. Eufy also launched the Permanent Outdoor Lights S4 with a radar to detect motion so they can react accordingly. AI Core: This is powered by a Qualcomm 4-nanometer AI chip and works as an addition to a Eufy Security setup. The AI Core processes captured data from your cameras to make inferences on specific behaviors that a simple security camera system doesn't capture. For example, rather than simply detecting motion, the AI Core can identify situations as a whole to send you informative alerts, like when someone is trying to open your parked car. This device is still some months away, with price info to come. Anker Prime: Anker launched a 160-watt charger with a 1.3-inch display and three USB-C ports; a new 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station for Apple devices; and an Anker Prime Docking station with 14 interfaces to support 8K monitors, four USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort, and an audio port. Buyers will also be able to purchase the Prime Powerbank 26K on September 25, while a 20K version is coming later.

ECOVACS launches new DEEBOT X11 OMNICYCLONE flagship robot vacuum/mop at IFA 2025

Trade shows smell like ambition and espresso ... at least when they open. Give it a day, and we're less charitable. If only more convention centers had an army of ECOVACS DEEBOT X11 OMNICYCLONE robotic cleaners -- revealed at IFA 2025 in Berlin. It's a full-on futuristic floor detailer, and ECOVACS's more ambitious flagship yet. The DEEBOT X11 OMNICYCLONE combines GaN fast-charging, on-device agentic AI, and a full-blown 4WD climbing system. It's a perfect addition to a smart home because clean is good, but clean with conviction is better. We've always liked ECOVACS, especially those of us with furry friends. And this new powerhouse doesn't just, well, polish the brand's old achievements. It's so dialed in that it might start demanding PTO when it scrubs grease and guilt from your floors. Under the hood, the X11 flexes 19,500Pa of BLAST suction and an upgraded OZMO Roller 2.0 mop with reinforced high-density nylon that practically sandblasts grime without scratching your floor. Got dried spaghetti sauce or mystery pet prints? The dual-cleaning solution tank knows what's what. While it self-washes in its new dustbag-free OMNICYCLONE station -- complete with 167°F hot water soak and 145°F hot air drying -- it also fast-charges with GaN tech. That means it tops off mid-rinse like a pit crew, letting it clean larger homes in fewer, shorter sessions without catching its digital breath. Meanwhile, TruePass 4WD mechanical climbing engages actual micro-levers -- not wishful thinking -- to cruise over 4cm thresholds, letting it navigate rug transitions and doorway lips like they're minor speed bumps before it goes off-roading in your foyer. TruEdge 3.0's air-cushioned side rollers don't just politely patrol, they extend 15mm into corners -- because real homes have crumbs in real places. AGENT YIKO, the new on-device AI, doesn't just listen -- it plans. Over time, it learns your routine and layout, reroutes in real-time, and even re-cleans based on dirt detection and mop condition. Combined with AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance and Matter support (think Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Alexa), the X11 promises to be one of the most autonomous and adaptable bots, with the kind of spatial awareness I don't have until after multiple cups of coffee. It's shipping now for $1,499, and we've got one roaming our floors without drama or downtime right now. We're letting it vacuum, mop, climb, learn ... maybe eventually take over the lease. Look for impressions on the PopSci Gear channel and @popscigoods as we report back on DEEBOT's progress and recap more of what we saw in Germany. This is a flagship as thoughtful as it is thorough.

This New Ecovacs Robot Vac Uses AI for Something Useful, but It Doesn't Come Cheap

The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone can't climb stairs, but it should make your floors less dusty. AI is in seemingly every new technology product at IFA 2025. Just look at the Ecovacs Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, a new Matter-compatible robot vacuum that uses AI to automatically adjust its cleaning schedule to suit you. The cleaning bot also has more robotics packed into it, with a sticky-outy bit for better edge cleaning, and it can climb low transitions. And it’s available in the U.S. today for a collar-tugging $1,499.99 ($1,299.99 if you buy it in the next 10 days as of this writing). Ecovacs says the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has an improved version of its Yiko assistant in the form of an on-device AI model called "AI Agent Yiko," letting you talk to it with natural language instead of memorized commands. The company says the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone uses this AI system to adapt its cleaning routines “based on your habits, layout, and preferences,†and that eventually, it can clean without your daily input. The idea is that being able to talk to it about anything, not just barking commands, could help people actually use its various features, rather than the few commands they've memorized. As the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone works with the Matter smart home protocol, you can also connect it to any of the major platforms like Apple Home or Google Home, although that only surfaces basic commands like telling the robot to start, stop, or go back to its base. The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone has a new robotic trick up its sleeve, too. Its mop roller now extends up to 15mm out of the side of the body to clean edges, keeping the body of the vacuum at a distance while it does soâ€"helpful for things like getting into the area under your lower counters. I saw this in action at Ecovacs's booth, where I watched the robot skim the sides of a little box, its roller extending to meet long edges and retracting as it turned inside of the corners. I didn't get the impression that this would do any better on a corner than a normal robot vacuum's side brush, which just flings dust forwardâ€"hopefully into the path of the bot's rollersâ€"but it definitely looked like an improvement on straight edges. (Although there wasn't anything for it to actually clean, so ultimately, that remains to be seen). Ecovacs's new robot vac also gained the ability to pop up and crawl over tall transitions to rugs or between rooms. It's not full stair-climbing like the Eufy MarsWalker for that company's robot vacs; think the Dreame X50 Ultra, minus the stubby legs. This, I also watched, and indeed, it handled small transitions just fine, trundling over them with little trouble. Looking back at video I took, you can see how it works: instead of pushing itself up with robotics, it has a ramp-like front and very large, grippy wheels that propel it up and over the edge. It was a lot better than the Roomba J7 Plus I have at home, which often has to take multiple runs at a very low transition strip into my kitchen before it succeeds. I admire its spirit, but the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone definitely has the edge here. Finally, Ecovacs announced that the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is equipped with gallium nitride, otherwise known as GaN, components for quick charging. The company claims it's capable of restoring 6% of its charge in just three minutes, and that the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone takes advantage of this by recharging every time it briefly docks, like to clean its roller mop. Speaking of its dock, Ecovacs went baglessâ€"like the company's Deebot N20, it uses a cyclone-style removable canister instead of a bag, and so should be less prone to clogging. The canister for the floor model the company had out was easy to remove by just hooking a finger under its handle and pulling. Overall, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone seems promising, but of course, we'll have to wait until we test one to say for sure. One thing is certain, though: $1,499.99 is a lot to pay for any vacuum cleaner, especially the robotic kind.

Ecovacs's New Robot Vacuum Will Keep Going All Day

Ecovacs has officially unveiled its new flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone, which brings a few industry firsts. The company announced the new robot at IFA 2025 in Berlin, Germany, but it's already available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada. According to Ecovacs, the new Deebot is taking a fundamentally different approach than its competitors, with a focus on perpetual and uninterrupted cleaning. That's a huge deal, especially for homes that tend to have a lot more space and more complex layouts. One of the most frustrating things about robot vacuums is when they run out of battery mid-clean, but the X11 is supposed to solve that with its new PowerBoost GaN fast-charging technology. This new tech is focused on getting the robot to quickly replenish its battery during short dock cycles, so it's always ready to go. The idea is that it can go and clean your house, and when it needs more power, it'll just go back to the dock for a quick charge before heading back out. This should make it a lot easier to clean larger homes without having to worry about the battery. In addition to the new charging technology, the Deebot X11 also has a new cleaning system. The company says it made mopping and suction performance better. The new OZMO Roller 2.0 has a high-density nylon, reinforced mop design which will break down dried stains, grease, and stubborn grime. The vacuum comes with a feature called TruEdge 3.0 Extreme Edge Cleaning, which lets it get up to 15mm into edges and corners. Don't worry about scratches, because the vacuum also has an air-cushioned design that hugs baseboards while avoiding damage to walls or furniture. The new 'Blast' system is also supposed to have optimized airflow paths and a quieter high-torque motor, so you can have great suction and a peaceful cleaning experience. Another great feature is the new bagless cyclone OMNI station. The station uses PureCyclone 2.0 Auto-Empty Technology, which is a transparent cyclone architecture with multi-stage separation. The Auto-Empty Technology just means you don't need any disposable bags, which is a huge plus. It also reduces suction loss and cuts waste, making it more eco-friendly and more efficient. It is coming with a new TruePass Adaptive 4WD Climbing System, too. This mechanical lift system doesn't rely on cameras or sensors but instead uses small levers that automatically engage when needed, which lets the vacuum climb over 4cm obstacles. Most importantly for smart homeowners, the new Deebot is Matter-compatible. This is great because you can integrate it with smart home platforms like Apple Home and Google Home for basic commands like starting and stopping the robot. The Deebot X11 is also getting a new on-device AI assistant called Agent Yiko. This new AI is built with agent intelligence, which means it learns how you live and adapts cleaning routines based on your habits, layout, and preferences. Over time, it's supposed to deliver a personalized experience without needing daily input. You can just speak naturally to it, and it will get to work. The Deebot X11 Omnicyclone is available for $1,500 on the Ecovacs website, but is also coming to Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Source: Ecovacs

Ecovacs Launches Deebot X11 Omnicyclone Robot Vacuum With Matter Integration

Ecovacs today announced the launch of its latest vacuuming and mopping robot, the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone. The HomeKit-compatible vacuum has several new features, including battery improvements, support for agentic AI and a 4WD climbing system that can cross higher room thresholds. The X11 includes PowerBoost GaN fast-charging technology, allowing the robot to charge incrementally while cleaning its mop and emptying its dust container. The rapid bursts of charging power ensure that it cleans for a longer period of time without needing to stop for a long recharge. Unlike prior versions of the Ecovacs robots, the X11 has an upgraded Omni Station that no longer requires a dust bag. Instead, there is a PureCyclone dust container that collects dust vacuumed up by the bot. Ecovacs says that the updated system uses a multi-stage separation to eliminate potential for clogs from dust and debris, all without the need for disposable dust bags. Removing dust bags from the setup makes the X11 more convenient to use because there's no longer an added expense or the need to remember to replenish that particular component. The Ozmo roller that Ecovacs has been using for the last several versions of its robot cleaners has been upgraded in the X11. It has a high-density nylon build that's better able to break down dried stains and grease. The edge cleaning system is able to adapt up to 15mm into edges and corners for a better baseboard clean without damage to walls or furniture. Ecovacs has also included a new dual cleaning solution system for light stains and heavy stains. There is a new 4WD Climbing System in the X11 that allows it to maneuver over higher thresholds. It uses small levers that engage when needed, and it can climb obstacles as high as 4cm (1.5 inches). The X11 is compatible with Matter, so it can be added to the Apple Home app. With Apple Home integration, both the Home app and Siri voice commands can be used to control the robot. The Home app supports automations, specifically those that integrate other HomeKit products.

Ecovacs shows off new robot vacuum at IFA 2025 that's built for large homes

IFA Berlin This story is part of our coverage of IFA Berlin 2025 Updated less than 3 minutes ago What happened? Ecovacs revealed the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone robot vacuum at IFA 2025. Along with more suction than its predecessors, it offers improved runtimes, the ability to climb thresholds up to 4cm, and a dustbag-less design that negates the need for disposable components. Featuring new PowerBoost Charging technology with GaN supercharging, the X11 Omnicyclone will automatically recharge while its rinsing its mops, allowing it to carry out extended cleanings without interruption. Thanks to new mechanical climbing levers, the robot can traverse thresholds up to 4cm, allowing it to easily navigate between rooms, climb over rugs, or deal with uneven floor changes. The Ozmo Roller 2.0 mopping system is paired with an AI stain detection system to ensure your hard floors are properly cleaned during each run. Why is this important? Products from Ecovacs are constantly finding their way onto our roundup of the best robot vacuum and mop combos. The Deebot X11 Omnicyclone looks to be a massive improvement over older models, offering not just more suction and advanced cleaning skills, but substantial design changes that make it ideal for larger homes. The lack of a disposable dustbag means you won't have to deal with ongoing expenses related to bag replacements -- an expense that quickly adds up for users of other robot vacuums. The ability to stomp over 4cm thresholds ensures your robot can reach every room in your home. With 19,500 Pa of suction, an extending roller mop, and built-in AI assistance, it should handle all sorts of debris and floor types with ease. Recommended Videos Why should I care? Instead of simple, incremental improvements, the X11 Omnicyclone offers truly unique design changes that could make it a wise choice for discerning shoppers. With the ability to quickly charge while cleaning its mops and navigate all sorts of obstacles, the X11 Omnicyclone will likely be a nice fit for large homes with unique layouts or challenging thresholds. Forgoing dustbags in favor of a reusable Bagless Cyclone Omni Station, the X11 Omnicyclone will cut down on your ongoing expenses, which is a big win for your wallet and sustainability efforts. Ecovacs didn't forget the basics, as these big changes are paired with a robot offering more suction, better mopping skills, and a cool new docking station design. It'll be interesting to see how the X11 Omnicyclone compares to the new Roborock Qrevo Curv 2, which was also revealed during IFA 2025. The latter offers more suction than the X11, though it's unclear which will perform better in real-world testing.

Eufy's stair-climbing robot vacuum might finally convince me to buy one

IFA Berlin This story is part of our coverage of IFA Berlin 2025 Updated less than 1 minute ago IFA 2025 has blessed us with a whole boat load of new products in the tech and gaming space. Smart home and AI have dominated the trade show and of course the case is no different when it comes to vacuum cleaners. While Samsung unveiled an extremely expensive robot vacuum which doubled as a home monitor system, Eufy - otherwise known as Anker's smart home brand - decided to go in actual useful direction as it showcased its latest robot vacuum. Recommended Videos Its latest cleaner, the Eufy S2 Pro Omni, can't actually climb stairs on it own. However, pair Eufy's newest creation with the MarsWalker - another robot which was released alongside it, and suddenly you can have robots climbing stairs in your home. The MarsWalker functions a bit like a stairlift, allowing the Eufy S2 Pro Omni (or other Eufy products) to drive inside before it extends out some legs and climbs its way up the stairs. Your vacuum is then released and can go about cleaning the second story of your home. Once it's done, it can easily drive itself back into the MarsWalker which will take it back downstairs. Both devices can then park themselves up in their own separate charging stations. A horrifying reality check Despite technology always advancing right underneath our noses, I feel like I'm extremely clued in about how far AI and Smart home products have come. It's my job to know these things after all. However, watching the Eufy S2 Pro Omni and accompanying MarsWalker in action at IFA was a horrifying reality check that maybe smart home vacuums are slowly becoming intelligent enough to justify the purchase. I have always been a firm hater of robot vacuums. While they seem great in theory, I live in a two storey house. It has felt like more effort investing in a vacuum only to then have to drag it up and down the stairs anyway instead of just grabbing my Dyson off of the wall when I need to. I'll be honest, I was pretty close to buying one recently and the reason I didn't was solely because my partner made a joke about having to buy two - one for upstairs and one for downstairs. The MarsWalker might just be the product that has convinced me that a robot vacuum is actually worth it. Watching it an action truly showcased how seamless it was. And don't be fooled, while this may appear to be a bit of a clunky piece of kit - it can zip up a flight of stairs quite quickly. The only downside of the MarsWalker at the moment is the lack of confirmed pricing. If this thing makes a hefty dent in your wallet - it literally could make more sense to buy two robot vacuums, particularly if you opt for more budget friendly ones. While it's not confirmed exactly which models just yet, Eufy has stated that the MarsWalker will be compatible with other robot vacuums from their line - not just the Eufy S2 Pro Omni. If you're already invested in the Eufy robot vacuum ecosystem, then the MarsWalker could potentially be a great addition to your smart home set up. Both the MarsWalker and Eufy S2 Pro Omni are slated for a Spring 2026 release - with pricing likely to be confirmed closer to the time. Early verdict Overall, the MarsWalker is genuinely ground-breaking and feels like it was made just for me. It has solved the one major issue I had with robot vacuum cleaners and does it exceptionally well based on what I saw first-hand at IFA. This thing can automatically load a robot vacuum, carry up the stairs quickly and easily and then park itself up to be charged. However, with no confirmed price point just yet, it's hard to determine if this is a worthwhile product to pick up. You may be better off picking up two cheaper robot vacuums - we'll just have to wait and see.

This robot vacuum might be the best pick for larger homes - here's why | Stuff

Over the years, I've used a lot of robot vacuums. Too many, actually. And one quirk I've always noticed is that they don't have the biggest batteries. Most can barely go round my place completely before needing to recharge - but that's because I like to make sure the maximum cleaning settings are on. Now, there might be a solution for those light me and for larger homes. Ecovacs' new Deebot X11 Omnicycle uses GaN fast-charging tech to constantly keep the battery juiced up. So the dust-sucker will have no problems crawling round your entire home. GaN (gallium nitride) isn't just efficient - it's smaller, cooler and significantly faster than traditional chargers. In the X11's case, it means the vacuum can juice itself back up during short pit stops like mop rinses or dustbin empties, instead of fully recharging between jobs. For anyone with a larger home, that's a huge deal - the X11 can just keep going. There's proper cleaning muscle here too. The updated Ozmo Roller 2.0 mop isn't just dabbing the floors with a damp cloth. Rather, it's armed with a reinforced nylon roller to tackle dried stains and greasy footprints. It squeezes in 75°C hot water cleaning and a dual-fluid system that intelligently switches between general and heavy-duty cleaning solution. For vacuuming, the X11 uses Ecovacs' Blast system to deliver boosted airflow for more effective suction, and it manages to keep the volume down while doing it. TruEdge 3.0 lets the vacuum edge right up to walls and into corners, while a new climbing system with mechanical arms helps it hop over thresholds and rugs without a meltdown. As for brains, the Deebot X11's got Agent Yiko, Ecovacs' new on-board AI. Besides the cool name, it listens, learns, remembers where your furniture is, and handles everything from scheduling to auto-adjusting routines based on your habits. It's also compatible with Matter, so you can boss it around using Siri or Google Assistant without missing a beat. The redesigned Omni Station deserves a mention too. It's bagless, cyclone-powered, and seems genuinely designed for minimal faff. No dust bags to replace, no clogged filters to ruin your day. Ecovacs has priced the Deebot X11 Omnicycle at $1500/£1300. It's available now in the US, UK, and Canada directly from Ecovacs or Amazon.

My favourite robot vacuum is back with 3x the suction power and the ability to climb stairs | Stuff

I've used a lot of robot vacuums. A lot. Too many, probably. And Anker sub-brand Eufy's S1 Pro model is the best that I've ever tried. It vacuumed better than anything I'd ever tested, cleaned floors like it actually cared, and mopped floors like there was no tomorrow. Naturally, I didn't think it needed a sequel. But here we are, and Eufy's just dropped the S2, and it's made me want to bin the old one immediately. It's a huge upgrade with more than 3x the suction power of the original, plenty of new features, and even the ability to climb stairs with a dedicated accessory. The S2 comes with a 30000 Pa AeroTurbo deep cleaning system, which is marketing-speak for "this thing could probably hoover the soul out of your carpet." That's a 3x jump in suction over the S1 Pro, which is mind boggling. According to Eufy, it'll handle carpets with a 5cm pile like they're welcome mats. Everything from embedded dirt, visible dust, and forgotten cornflakes will be gone in seconds thanks to the suction power. It's also bringing along some fresh new toys, like the DuoSpiral detangle brushes, which should finally put an end to the dreaded hairball clog. There's the AeroTurbo Carpet Master system that delivers those 100 airwatts of glorious suction, and a new CleanMind AI setup that identifies dirt, dodges socks, and doesn't get flustered by the odd chair leg. It's even got a CornerRover arm, designed to swing out and scrub at edges and corners like it's trying to prove something. And then there's the mop, which will tackle hard floors with ease. The roller mop uses downward pressure - 15 newtons of it, or roughly 1.5 kg - for proper scrubbing action. The HydroJet system ensures the mop stays clean by self-washing up to 6 times a second. Real-time self-cleaning means it's constantly rinsing off grime so it's not just smearing your floor with increasingly dirty water. Oh, and it also sterilises with electrolysed water, just in case you weren't already impressed. But let's talk about the actual showstopper: stairs. The S2 can now climb them. Not on its own, but there's a carrier accessory called the MarsWalker, which is arguably the coolest bit of vacuum-adjacent kit I've ever seen. This thing grips stairs with a track-drive system, adapts to L-shaped and U-shaped staircases, and hauls the S2 between floors. Then it heads back to the dock to rinse itself off, refill the mop, and empty its bin. Speaking of the base station, it's a full-service 12-in-1 machine. It self-empties, self-refills, washes the mop with hot water, dries it with hot air, collects wastewater, and even dispenses detergent. There's also an LCD screen so you can see what's going on without needing to dig through an app. In other words, the best robot vacuum I've ever reviewed just got a serious upgrade. And I'm not sure there are many other machines to compare it to. The Eufy S2 will be available to order directly, and from major retailers starting in October. Pricing begins at $1499/£1399 for the full package with the MarsWalker stair-climbing system included.