Dreame’s latest robot vacuum concept has slightly terrifying legs that can climb life-size stairs

Robot vacuum companies are once again in attendance at CES 2026, offering their devices a new set of intriguing – and sometimes unsettling – capabilities. This year, Chinese appliance maker Dreame is introducing a prototype vacuum cleaner with giant legs capable of going up and down an entire staircase.

The concept, called Cyber ​​X, was previewed last year at IFA in Berlin. The vacuum sports a somewhat terrifying set of legs with rubber treads that allow it to autonomously navigate multi-story environments. While Dreame has already presented vacuum cleaners that can mount smaller stepsit states that the Cyber ​​X can climb stairs up to 25 cm (9.8 inches) high and slopes up to 42 degrees. It can handle straight and curved stairs and can climb a flight of stairs in 27 seconds, according to the company.

We had a chance to see the Cyber The Cyber ​​X did not use its “legs” to climb the steps, however. Instead, it used the treads horizontally, moving much like a miniature cleaning tank.

Interestingly, the void itself is separate from the climbing apparatus. As you can see in the image below, the larger device with legs has an opening that the robot vacuum can dock inside and sit while the Cyber ​​X climbs the stairs.

This likely means that the Cyber

In addition to its feet, the Cyber It also has a braking system that allows it to remain stable on floors and stairs, even if the battery is flat.

For now, Dreame says Cyber But Dreame has a history of showing off innovative features at CES before an actual release. Last year, the company had a prototype vacuum cleaner with a mechanical arm on its CES stand. This year, he announced a new void with very similar abilities.

The company also announced the Dreame X60 Max Ultraits latest flagship robot vacuum capable of rolling up smaller steps. The X60 Max Ultra, which costs $1,699, can clear stairs up to 8.8 cm (about 3.4 inches), a slight improvement over last year’s That’s not enough to handle a full-size staircase, which is typically around 7 inches, but it should make the X60 flexible enough to navigate threshold steps and other small obstacles.

Updated, January 6, 2026, 5:07 p.m. PT: This article has been updated with new photos and videos and to add additional information about the Cyber ​​X after seeing a live demo at Dreame’s CES booth.