Robot vacuum cleaners are transforming the way we clean our homes. Once little more than simple autonomous devices, they are now evolving into systems that interact with their surroundings, navigate across different levels, and integrate advanced artificial intelligence. We first caught a glimpse of this shift at IFA, the major tech fair in Berlin, where the earliest signs of change appeared. Dreame’s latest innovations confirm and expand this transformation.

All these innovations are part of a strong growth trajectory. In the first seven months of 2025, Dreame recorded a 139 percent sales increase in Europe, becoming the market leader in robot vacuum cleaners in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, and Switzerland. The expansion is supported by more than 6,000 retail outlets and the opening of seven flagship stores by the end of the year, including locations in Milan and Madrid. Yet where others see an unstoppable rise, Sean Chen, Dreame’s managing director for Western Europe, sees a market still to be conquered. “Robotic vacuum cleaners are found in only one in five households across the Old Continent,” he explains. The potential for growth remains vast. “But competition is fierce, and innovation is essential if you want to stay in the game.”

With more than 60 percent of its workforce dedicated to R&D and over 6,300 global patents, Dreame is looking beyond a single product category to build a complete smart home ecosystem: from cleaning to laundry, from cooking to air control. This vision positions Europe not only as a strategic market, but also as a laboratory for global innovation. Dreame’s devices are becoming increasingly advanced and complex, Chen tells Domus, but ease of use remains the key to reaching the wider public. “Our goal is to create a super app that can manage all smart home devices.” At IFA, the brand showcased a broad range of products, from washing machines to air conditioning units. And on the horizon is even a car, announced just a few days ago in China. Naturally, these new products will enter Western markets gradually.

The main innovation is Cyber X, the first bionic robot vacuum cleaner capable of climbing stairs thanks to the QuadTrack™ system. Designed for multi-story homes, it showcases Dreame’s engineering prowess and points to the future of autonomous cleaning: robots that no longer stop at architectural barriers but can move seamlessly through an entire house. For now, this robot—resembling a small crawler and capable of previously unthinkable maneuvers—remains a concept.

Following is the Cyber10 Ultra, the flagship model set to launch in 2026, equipped with a multi-articulated bionic arm. It can lift objects weighing up to 500 grams and reposition them, extending cleaning from a flat 2D surface into a true 3D space. Through the CyberDex™ ecosystem and advanced AI navigation, it can move obstacles, reach into crevices, and even assist in reorganizing rooms.

These two robots undoubtedly deliver a strong wow factor. Yet Chen once again grounds the conversation, emphasizing their practical purpose. Both, despite their impressive engineering, are designed to solve concrete problems that genuinely improve life at home. It’s true that the Cyber10 Ultra, with its tidying abilities, feels like something out of a Marie Kondo-inspired future. At the same time, its new component addresses long-standing issues for robot vacuum cleaners—such as the seemingly trivial but persistent challenge of cleaning corners, which have always been difficult for these devices to reach.

The Aqua Series (Aqua10 Ultra Roller Complete and Aqua10 Ultra Track Complete) represents the next step in robot mop technology. Thanks to Fresh Water technology, the mop remains consistently clean and sanitizes at 100°C at the end of each cycle. An intelligent barrier protects rugs, while AI vision systems detect obstacles and pets, ensuring more thorough hygiene.

With the Matrix10 Ultra, Dreame introduces the first multi-mop dock equipped with three dedicated cleaning solutions—for wood floors, pet odors, and general cleaning. The robot can recognize different environments and automatically select the appropriate cloth, adapting its performance to a variety of household needs.

New launches also include two cordless vacuum cleaners. The V30 and V20 Pro models feature the GapFree™ AI robotic arm, which eliminates gaps along baseboards and furniture, and the TangleCut™ dual scraper that cuts hair while vacuuming. They are complemented by a collapsible and extendable hose, HEPA H14 filtration, and up to 90 minutes of battery life.

Dreame also unveiled its first lawn mowers: the A3 AWD Series, the most advanced garden robots the brand has developed to date. Equipped with real-time 3D mapping and the ability to detect more than 300 objects, these fully automated mowers guarantee safe and efficient edge-to-edge cutting even in the most complex outdoor spaces.