I took a deep dive into the future of robot vacuums — here's what the biggest brands have cooking, from from E.T.-style limbs to full humanoid home helpers
I've been testing and writing about these puck-shaped home helpers for over two years, and during that time I've watched suction specs skyrocket, bots sprout legs and pincer arms, and docks transform into formidable, self-sufficient cleaning stations. Robot vacuums are looking cleverer and more useful than ever.I wanted to get an idea of where the industry is headed, and what the next generation of robovacs might look like. "We see a massive push for ultra-slim designs that don't sacrifice power," says Ricky Ma, general manager for Europe and America.
- ▪I've been testing and writing about these puck-shaped home helpers for over two years, and during that time I've watched suction specs skyrocket, bots sprout legs and pincer arms, and docks transform into formidable, self-sufficient cleanin
- ▪Robot vacuums are looking cleverer and more useful than ever.I wanted to get an idea of where the industry is headed, and what the next generation of robovacs might look like.
- ▪"We see a massive push for ultra-slim designs that don't sacrifice power," says Ricky Ma, general manager for Europe and America.
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Home Smart Home Robot Vacuums I took a deep dive into the future of robot vacuums — here's what the biggest brands have cooking, from from E.T.-style limbs to full humanoid home helpers Features By Ruth Hamilton Published 28 July 2026 Buckle up — we might be heading for a home robot takeover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The world of robot vacuums has come a long way.
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