At the CES 2026 exhibition, which opened on January 6, Chinese technology innovator Roborock showcased its full range of indoor and outdoor smart home products under the theme “Ultimate Experience, Within Reach.” The company globally launched the G-Rover, a wheel-legged robotic vacuum with autonomous stair-climbing capabilities, demonstrating a viable path for embodied AI in home environments. Simultaneously, Roborock announced a global strategic partnership with Spanish football club Real Madrid, marking a dual breakthrough in both technology and branding.
World’s First Wheel-Legged Robotic Vacuum
Traditional robotic vacuums have long been limited by their wheeled design, unable to navigate common multi-level home obstacles such as stairs and slopes. The newly launched G-Rover features an innovative dual-wheel-leg structure, with each leg capable of independent extension, lifting, and steering. Supported by dynamic balance and full-body coordinated control technology, it can steadily perform tasks such as climbing stairs and crossing thresholds. This represents the first time a consumer-grade robotic vacuum has achieved cross-floor cleaning, advancing home service robots from “planar cleaning” to “spatial management.”
The development of this product did not happen overnight. Last year, Roborock’s G30Space Explorer Edition, equipped with a five-axis folding bionic arm, achieved a preliminary leap from ground cleaning to three-dimensional space management. The G-Rover builds on this technological path, marking a key breakthrough in complex terrain perception and motion control within the consumer robotics field.
Full-Scenario Product Matrix Showcases Technology Dividend Effects
Beyond the G-Rover, Roborock presented a comprehensive ecosystem of products at CES, including robotic vacuums, floor scrubbers, washing machines, and robotic lawn mowers. This diversification leverages the company’s long-term technological accumulation in areas such as LDS laser radar navigation, intelligent algorithms, and precision manufacturing. Examples include:
- The new robotic lawn mower extends indoor navigation and planning capabilities to outdoor gardening.
- The ZeoX washer-dryer (model Z1 in China) features an ultra-slim 594mm design for built-in installation.
- The F25Ultra floor scrubber incorporates steam and hot water cleaning, while the F25ACE Pro utilizes “ultra-micro energy bubble” technology for deep stain removal.
Partnering with Real Madrid
According to the latest news, Roborock announced a global strategic partnership with Real Madrid during the exhibition. The two parties will establish a joint brand experience zone at CES and plan to collaborate on in-stadium advertising at the Bernabéu, global marketing campaigns, and integrations into players’ lifestyles to communicate the value of smart cleaning technology and the pursuit of ultimate experiences to fans worldwide. The partnership will also extend to initiatives with the Real Madrid Foundation, focusing on creating cleaner, safer, and more caring living environments for children and families.
Roborock CEO Quan Gang stated, “Through this partnership, we aim to bring true smart cleaning experiences to consumers globally, making the brilliance of the stadium and the comfort of home equally within reach.”
From Technology Follower to Global Innovator
From pioneering the adoption of LDS laser radar in robotic vacuums a decade ago to redefining home mobility logic with wheel-legged robots today, Roborock’s evolution reflects the journey of Chinese tech companies from following global trends to leading innovation worldwide. At CES 2026, Roborock demonstrated not only hardware breakthroughs but also an engineering paradigm for bringing embodied AI into homes, pointing the industry toward the next evolutionary direction for home service robots: transitioning from planar operation to three-dimensional adaptation, and from single-function tools to comprehensive whole-home intelligent terminals.
