CES is known for splashy TV and laptop launches, but in 2025, there were more than a few companies trying to make waves with robot vacuums, too. After years where it seemed like vacuuming, mopping, and self-emptying might be the peak of a robot vacuum’s abilities,

Since all different modes rely on the same motor, you might expect them all to offer the same level of suction, but that's not quite the case. In robot vacuum mode, the E20 offers 8,000 Pa of suction power, but switch it over to stick mode, and you'll get a massive 30,000 Pa.

Robot vacuums are getting some outstanding upgrades this year, and ZDNET has picked the best ones of them all.

Today at CES, Eufy announced a new robot vacuum with a twist: it is also a stick and a hand vacuum. It’s not only the first “three-in-one” robot, it is also the winner of a CES Best of Innovation award.

As CES 2025 kicks off, Roborock unveils its latest innovations, including a robot vacuum with an arm to pick your dirty socks.

Every year at CES, there's a fleet of new robot vacuums that are announced which promise to keep your home cleaner, avoid objects, and pick up dirt and mop your floors better than before. However, at CES 2025, it feels like there's been a leap when it comes to innovation in robot vacuums.

Some robots look like Swedish supermodels, some resemble metallic movie characters, and some look like snuggly toys.

From the cute and quirky to the straight-up weird, these are some of our favorite robots from the consumer tech show floor.