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BERLIN—Dreame is pushing the robot vacuum category to new heights at IFA.
The company debuted a concept model called the Cyber X that can traverse up and down stairs to autonomously clean multiple stories. Dreame also showed off the Cyber10 Ultra, a retail-ready model that can grip objects on the floor and put them away, or grab tools stored in its base to vacuum corners and tight spaces. Another model, the Dreame Max10 Ultra, stores three different types of mops in the base station and switches between them automatically based on the flooring type. I got a look at the new models in action, so read on for my first impressions.
The Cyber X: Time to Climb
Last year at IFA, Dreame showed off a concept robot vacuum that could traverse a single step, matching the capabilities of the Roborock Qrevo Curv that debuted at the same show. This year, I watched Eufy's Marswalker rover transport a robot vacuum up and down a flight of stairs, and Dreame has a similar concept with the Cyber X.
Eufy’s version resembles a space rover, while the Dreame concept looks more like a construction vehicle. It has large treads in each corner that start horizontally to roll the vacuum forward and get it into position at the base of a staircase. Then, the front treads turn vertical to feel up and over the first step and get a gauge of the height. At that point, they pivot and lift the whole contraption to an angle before the treads turn back to a horizontal position, and the Cyber X moves rather fluidly up the stairs.
I watched it in action at IFA and was impressed. Because it’s a concept, Dreame hasn’t announced any availability or pricing details. The company also hasn't said which of its robot vacuums are compatible, or what types of staircases it can traverse. Eufy's Marwalker is slated to launch this summer, and can supposedly tackle straight, L-shaped, and U-shaped stairs.
The Cyber10 Ultra: Grabbing Objects and Tools
Dreame's Cyber 10 Ultra has a retractable robot arm that can grip and put away small objects blocking its path as it works. If that sounds familiar, the Roborock Saros Z70 debuted earlier this year with a similar feature, but as noted in our review, its usefulness was somewhat limited in the real world. In my testing, Roborock's model could only pick up a few types of objects and only from the middle of a hard floor.
The Cyber10 Ultra will be able to handle more weight: It can pick up objects just over 17 ounces, whereas the Saros Z70 is limited to a capacity of around 10 ounces. Dreame hasn’t yet specified limitations on flooring types and orientation for its pickup capabilities, but the Cyber10’s robot arm can do more than just pick up your junk.
The Cyber10 Ultra base station has cubbies for three different tools, such as crevice cleaners. The Cyber10 Ultra's robot arm can grab these tools and use them to reach into and clean areas that the vacuum would not otherwise be able to access.
At IFA, I watched the Cyber10 Ultra grab a sock and bring it to a basket in a corner. I haven’t seen it grab and use any tools, but I’m excited to get this model into my home and see if the robot arm lives up to its promise. Given the added capabilities of grabbing tools, it certainly could.
Unlike the Cyber X, the Cyber10 Ultra is more than a concept. Dreame plans to launch it in early 2026, but has not yet announced a price.
The Max10 Ultra: Mop-Switching Mastery
Dreame’s Max10 Ultra houses three different types of spinning mop pads, and switches between them based on the floor type, a feature we have not seen on any other robot floor cleaners. Nylon pads target grease stains on kitchen floors. Spongy pads are meant for the bathroom. Thermal mop pads that maintain the temperature of heated water are meant for all other rooms with hard floors.
Dreame hasn’t specified a US price or release date for the Max10 Ultra, but the hybrid robot vacuum and mop is expected to launch in Europe later this month.
Dreame also showed off robot vacuums and mops with self-cleaning roller mop heads, similar to the one on the Ecovacs Deebot X8. The brand has robot lawn mowers and pool cleaners on display as well, rounding out an impressive IFA presence for the company.
We’re seeing lots of cool innovations at IFA so far. Check it all out here.