Overview
- Manufacturers intensified competition in 2026 by launching or promoting new premium flagships that pair higher Pascal suction, extendable brushes and improved obstacle climbing with fuller docking stations.
- MOVA has brought the V70 Ultra Complete to market with manufacturer‑claimed features including 40,000 Pa suction, 9 cm obstacle clearance, widely extendable side and mop attachments and a station that washes mops at 100°C, plus limited launch offers.
- Dreame demonstrated the Cyber X stair‑climbing module for X60 Pro robots, announced a €1,199 price and a planned H2 2026 market start, while noting the module climbs slowly (about 27 seconds per step) and cleans on the descent.
- Independent reviewers and testers say navigation, main brush design and air flow determine cleaning outcomes more than single headline parts like side‑brush count, and that fully automated docks materially cut user maintenance.
- The market remains segmented: suction‑only robots still appeal for lower cost and longer runtimes, while multi‑floor homes must weigh add‑on modules versus buying a second robot or using multi‑floor mapping.