Abstract: This study presents a novel control framework for climbing robots that utilizes both rope and leg mechanisms. The proposed robot ascends steep slopes using two ropes while maintaining its ...

Every time I check out a new robot vacuum, it feels like they look more and more like a droid from Star Wars than a home appliance. Traditionally designed as flat hockey pucks that scoot around on ...

Caviar has announced Aladdin, a custom concept robot that reimagines the Unitree G1 humanoid platform as a luxurious, culturally-inspired collectible. The robot combines high-end engineering with ...

Roborock's Saros Rover rightfully earned our Best of CES award, as I saw it successfully dodge obstacles, clean and even dance. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a reporter, ...

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Ever thought about strapping a robot vacuum to a drone and tried to fly it up the stairs? I saw Mova's attempt at CES 2026. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a reporter, analyst, ...

For years, robot vacuums have struggled with one persistent challenge: elevation. Stairs, thick rugs, scattered toys, and anything beyond a flat floor often turned "smart cleaning" into a rescue ...

It sounds like a concept, but Roborock's legged Saros Rover was fully operational at CES—and it climbed stairs without missing a spot. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. The ...

Dreame presented various smart home products at CES 2026, but one of its showstoppers is its latest robot vacuum prototype called the Cyber X concept that can climb full-size stairs. Dreame Shows Off ...

The second day of CES saw exhibition floors teeming with visitors, who encountered thousands of robots, AI companions, health longevity tech, and innovative wearables. Siemens President and CEO Roland ...