Anker MindBase Uses Cameras and AI to Decide When Robot Vacuums Should Clean
Anker says its new MindBase AI hub could use connected cameras and sensors to understand when a room is occupied, delay robot vacuum cleaning and store vacuum maps locally.
Anker says its new MindBase AI hub could use connected cameras and sensors to understand when a room is occupied, delay robot vacuum cleaning and store vacuum maps locally.
Narwal showcases the Freo 20 Edge robot vacuum, V40 Station and V50 Cube cordless vacuums, plus two new wet-dry cleaners at IFA 2026.
Anker’s new Eufy S2 Max robot mower is built for lawns larger than 3 acres, combining four-wheel drive, TrueVision camera navigation and 360-degree obstacle detection without a separate RTK station.
Eufy’s new Omni E35 brings a multi-cyclone separation system to the E-series, along with 35,000 Pa of suction, upgraded HydroJet roller mopping, AI See 3.0 obstacle avoidance and a redesigned base station.
Roborock’s Saros 20 Neo appears to be the European version of the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, with the same core hardware and a new name for the region.
iRobot’s new Roomba Max 875 Combo introduces a heated roller mop and ThermaMist spray system, along with 35,000 Pa of suction, SealForce carpet cleaning and an updated AutoWash Dock.
Roborock has published the full Saros 20 Flow specifications, revealing a 240 rpm SpiraFlow 2.0 roller mop, 36,000 Pa of suction, up to 301 minutes of runtime and new AdaptiLift Traverse 3.0 hardware.
Narwal has launched the JX Ultra in China, introducing the company’s first robot vacuum with a true extending side brush, along with revised front sensor hardware and hotter FlowWash mopping.
The MOVA Z70 Ultra Roller Complete has appeared on Amazon in the United States, signaling that the company's updated roller-mop flagship is moving closer to a U.S. launch. The Z70 is not currently listed on MOVA's U.S. website, although MOVA has already introduced
IFA 2026 is shaping up to be a major week for home robotics, with Roborock, Dreame, MOVA, Ecovacs, Eufy, Narwal and others preparing new launches, unreleased models and next-generation concepts for Berlin.
Roborock’s IFA 2026 page reveals new details about the Saros 20 Flow and names several unannounced products, including the Saros 20 Neo, RockAqua P1 and F25 Pro Turbo Combo.
The Narwal Flow 2 delivers excellent mopping, strong obstacle recognition and useful AI automation, but carpet cleaning remains a weakness.