"Dreame's Cyber X, unveiled at IFA 2025, tackles this challenge head-on with what they're calling the world's first bionic QuadTrack staircase robot vacuum cleaner. The system uses four tank-like tracks that extend and grip each step, allowing the robot to physically climb and descend stairs while maintaining balance and stability. Advanced 3D vision sensors map the staircase ahead, planning safe routes and ensuring the robot doesn't tumble down if it encounters an unexpected obstacle or irregular step."
"The engineering approach reveals thoughtful design thinking about the competing demands of stair climbing versus floor cleaning performance. Rather than compromising both functions in a single unit, Dreame created a modular two-part system where the actual vacuum robot docks inside a specialized carrier equipped with the QuadTrack climbing mechanism. This separation allows each component to be optimized for its specific task without the weight, bulk, or complexity penalties that would come from combining everything into one device."
"The carrier essentially functions as a mobile elevator, transporting the vacuum between floors and providing a secure docking station for charging and storage. Once the carrier reaches a new level, the vacuum robot detaches to clean that floor using traditional navigation and suction systems optimized for lightweight, efficient operation. This modular approach also opens possibilities for future upgrades or different cleaning modules that could work"
Robot vacuums historically could not navigate stairs, requiring manual transport between floors. Dreame's Cyber X introduces a bionic QuadTrack carrier with four tank-like tracks that extend and grip steps, enabling physical stair climbing while maintaining balance. Advanced 3D vision sensors map staircases and plan safe routes to avoid tumbling on irregular steps. The system separates functions into a modular two-part design: a specialized carrier handles climbing, docking, charging, and transport, while a lightweight vacuum detaches to clean using traditional navigation and optimized suction. The modular separation reduces weight and complexity and enables future upgradeable cleaning modules.
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