Robot vacuums stole the show at IFA this year. From wild designs to game-changing features, these standout models impressed us the most.
BERLIN—Robot vacuums ruled at IFA. To be fair, we saw plenty of other cool tech at the show across a wide range of categories, but robot vacuums really took center stage, with game-changing features like the ability to climb stairs. Narrowing this list down to the absolute best was difficult, but these are the models we most look forward to testing in the (hopefully) near future.Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2
This is the famous stair climber. It’s real, and it is a captivating sight to behold. Specifically, the Eufy Marswalker is a rover companion for the Eufy RoboVac Omni S2, a high-end robot vacuum and mop hybrid that also made its debut at IFA. The Marswalker is what takes this robot vacuum to the next level, literally.
Here’s how it works: The S2 Omni drives into the Marswalker’s central cavity, then the rover climbs the stairs with the robot vacuum secured inside. The Marswalker has rugged wheels in each corner for gripping the steps, as well as a long antenna to sense angles and heights. It can ascend or descend steps and is compatible with straight, L-shaped, and U-shaped staircases. At the top or bottom of the stairs, the rover opens its front door into a ramp, and the S2 Omni rolls out and continues on its way. Even on its own, the S2 has impressive suction power, a self-cleaning roller mop, and a built-in aromatherapy system that distributes calming fragrances as it cleans.
Both the S2 and the Marswalker will go on sale this summer, at which point the need to carry your robot vacuum to different floors will become a thing of the past.Dreame Cyber10 Ultra
Dreame showed off several cool robot vacuums at IFA. Our favorite, though, is the Dreame Cyber10 Ultra, a robot vacuum and mop hybrid with a retractable robot arm that can pick up shoes, trash, or knick-knacks and put them away, then return to the formerly blocked spot to clean it. The Roborock Saros Z70 debuted with a similar feature earlier this year, but the Cyber10 Ultra’s arm can supposedly lift heavier objects and wield tools.
