First, they sprouted arms; Now, robot vacuum cleaners are gaining ground. The last robot Ringing It has two small legs that can push it up and over a step up to 6 cm (about 2.5 inches).
The Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum cleaner uses a system called ProLeap, which the company first demonstrated at the IFA tech show in Berlin, Germany, last year. Dreame calls the device's appendage a “motorized swing arm” that “enables navigation of steps up to 6 cm high.” But clearly they are legs.
While this isn't exactly what we were all hoping for, it could go a long way in helping a robot vacuum reach more areas of your home without manual intervention.
Several current robot vacuums have a lifting capacity that can help them overcome high room transitions or bulky carpets; Roborock's Qrevo Curv can handle 3cm and Shark's latest can reach up to 2cm. Six centimeters is a big jump.
The Dreame X50 Ultra is the next generation of the company's flagship X40 Ultra (which is our current pick for best hybrid vacuum/mop robot). The X50, a robot vacuum cleaner with oscillating cleaning pads, has advanced obstacle recognition and lidar navigation. It comes with a multi-function charging base that can empty its container and wash its mops with hot water and hot air. You can also automatically remove and replace your mops. It will be available for $1,699.99 starting February 14. A discounted pre-sale begins January 7 at Dreame website.
