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IFA 2025 Puts Practical Tech First With Stair-Climbing Robots, Bagless Vacuums and a Bigger Hue Hub

The focus shifts to real-world fixes with products already reaching buyers alongside ongoing crowdfunding campaigns.

Overview

  • Philips introduced the Hue Bridge Pro with MotionAware, support for up to 150 lights, a faster processor and expanded memory, with pricing reported at $89.99.
  • Ecovacs detailed the DEEBOT X11 Omnicyclone, a premium robot vacuum that fast-charges at its dock and empties into a reusable canister for continuous cleaning, with a listed price of $1,499.
  • Eufy demonstrated the Marswalker carrier that transports compatible robot vacuums up and down stairs for multi‑story cleaning, with no price or release date announced.
  • Rokid showed lightweight AR glasses featuring on‑device AI functions such as translation and a 12MP camera, with Kickstarter pledges surpassing $1 million and a planned $599 price.
  • Hypershell set a September 9 launch for its X Ultra hip-mounted exoskeleton, claiming up to 30kg of assistance, a 40% leg‑strength boost and 17.5km per charge.