I just saw Roborock's new robot vacuum with legs, and it's going to make no-go zones a thing of the past

• Roborock Saros Rover is a robot vacuum with long legs that move independently
• The bot can hop, turn quickly, and tackle all kinds of uneven flooring (including stairs)
• It's a real product in development, with the prototype being showcased at CES 2026

Over the past year, we've seen a handful number of robot vacuums with 'legs', but Roborock's new Saros Rover makes the likes of the Dreame X50 Ultra look downright stunted, thanks to hinged stilts that can operate independently. I've just seen a prototype at CES 2026, and it's quite something to behold. TechRadar's Editor-at-large Lance Ulanoff was treated to a demo yesterday and had this to say:

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