Dreame’s X50 robot vacuum cleaner can climb stairs

Robotic vacuums can make cleaning more convenient, but depending on the layout of your home, they may not work with all floor plans. Chinese appliance maker Dreame hopes to address this with its X50 robot vacuum, which is capable of climbing small stairs without assistance.

Although the robot vacuum has not yet been launched in the United States, it has already been created Some buzz Thanks humor It was posted on YouTube last year (the X50 is already available in China). Now, the $1,699 X50 has made its US debut At CES 2025where Dreame offers a closer look at his abilities.

Dreame says the So, while the Other robot vacuums may get stuck.

We saw it in action on the CES show floor and the X50 was actually able to repeatedly maneuver up and down a set of small steps. And for those who might be concerned about the mechanical “legs” breaking, Dreame says the robo vac can accommodate up to 30,000 “movements” on average.

In addition to its stair-climbing capabilities, the X50 can maneuver under furniture and recognize up to 200 types of objects, helping it detect obstacles in its path. It also has a built-in hot water mop and specialized brush to clean hair without it getting messy.

Dreame opens pre-orders for the X50 on January 7, with people who pre-order also getting a two-year extended warranty and a bonus cleaning kit. The vacuum cleaner will officially go on sale on Amazon and Dreame’s website on February 14.

Updated January 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM PT: This post has been updated to add photos, video, and additional information from Dreame.

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