We’re getting closer to a robot vacuum that can climb stairs

Roborock's Q-Revo Curv is a complete redesign of the company's robot vacuum and dock. | Image: Roborock

With the ability to lift itself up to get over room transitions as high as 40mm, fluffy rugs, and other possible obstacles, Roborock's new Qrevo Curve could be a sign that the stair-climbing robot vacuum is almost here.

To be clear, Roborock hasn't said this, but based on how fast this company - and others - are innovating in this space, it feels like we're really not that far away. SharkNinja also announced a new robot vaccum with lifting capabilities this week, and the other companies are likely not far behind.

Whether we need stair-climbing robovacs is a question I'm not sure I have the answer to yet.

Image: Roborock the Qrevo Curv has a sleeker, curvier dock that can auto=empty the bin and clean and refill...

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