Roborock unveiled a concept device dubbed G-Rover at CES 2026, pitching it as the world’s first wheel-legged robot vacuum designed to tackle stairs and multi-level homes. The prototype features a dual wheel-leg architecture, with each leg able to lift independently and adjust its height. Paired with AI algorithms and 3D spatial perception, the system enables the robot to climb curved and carpeted staircases autonomously while cleaning steps during ascent, the company said.
Roborock said the design breaks through the two-dimensional operating limits of conventional robot vacuums. Its dynamic balance and whole-body coordinated control allow for complex maneuvers such as small jumps, abrupt stops and sharp turns, aimed at addressing cleaning challenges in multi-storey residences. The G-Rover remains a concept product, and Roborock did not disclose commercialization plans or pricing. [TechNode Reporting]
