Stairs remain a stubborn obstacle for mobile robots. Wheels are fast and efficient on flat ground, but they struggle the ...

CES 2026 shifted robots from tech demos to actual workers. LG's CLOiD folds laundry (slowly), Boston Dynamics' Atlas lifted 110 pounds for factories, and Roborock's Rover finally climbed stairs.

The Roborock Rover has garnered the attention that few devices can achieve at CES 2026, and I had the chance to see it in person.