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February 15, 2026
Samsung's New Robot Vacuum Can Climb Stairs and Detect Spills
Published: February 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Updated: February 15, 2026 at 8:12 AM
100-word summary
Samsung just dropped the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra at CES 2026—a robot vacuum that's basically got a brain upgrade. Powered by Qualcomm's Dragonwing chip, it recognizes humans, pets, cables, and even liquid spills, deciding whether to mop them up or dodge them based on your preferences. The real flex? Its Easy Pass Wheel tech lifts the body to climb obstacles up to 2.4 inches tall. The lineup includes three variants launching in Korea, with optional auto water supply and drainage stations. This signals Samsung's aggressive push into AI-powered home appliances, potentially setting a new standard for smart cleaning devices that actually understand their environment.
What happened
Samsung just dropped the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra at CES 2026—a robot vacuum that's basically got a brain upgrade. Powered by Qualcomm's Dragonwing chip, it recognizes humans, pets, cables, and even liquid spills, deciding whether to mop them up or dodge them based on your preferences. The real flex? Its Easy Pass Wheel tech lifts the body to climb obstacles up to 2.4 inches tall. The lineup includes three variants launching in Korea, with optional auto water supply and drainage stations.
Why it matters
This signals Samsung's aggressive push into AI-powered home appliances, potentially setting a new standard for smart cleaning devices that actually understand their environment.