The pending issue for domestic cleaning robots has always been the steps. Now, a proposal seen in Berlin aims to overcome that obstacle with a system that allows climb stairs independently, without human hands or homemade inventions.
We talk about Cyber X by Dreame, a conceptual design presented during the IFA from Berlin which combines a “traditional” robot vacuum cleaner with a bionic module designed to move between levelsThe idea isn't commercially available yet, but it shows a very concrete path for robots to clean multiple floors without assistance.
How the QuadTrack system works
The heart of the proposal is QuadTrack, a module with four tracks that acts as lifting platformWhen the robot needs to change floors, it automatically docks with this system, which "loads" it and moves it up the steps like a mini elevator.
Once up or down, the mechanism releases the robot to continue vacuuming or mopping normally. This approach preserves the robot's low profile and maneuverability on a daily basis, activating the ladder mode only when necessary.
The integration is designed to coexist with the charging and self-cleaning base: the equipment finishes its journey, returns to the station and, if the journey requires a level change, the bionic module comes into play to complete the journey between plants.
Vision and safety on the climb
To understand the environment, Cyber X uses 3DAdapt, a vision system that combines a structured light laser with an AI-assisted camera. This allows the robot to map the surface in real time. depth, angle and height of each step, and adjusts the ascent or descent maneuver.
In figures, the set can overcome steps up to 25 cm and move at 0,2 m/s during the ascent, dynamically adapting to uneven or uneven rungs. This fine control is key to avoiding swaying and jerking that impair stability.
Security is reinforced with a system of triple braking Independent and rubber-coated traction elements to maximize grip on wood, tile, or carpet. If something doesn't match the mapping or traction, the system prioritizes a stop. progressive and stable.
Autonomy, multi-floor use and availability
To sustain long sessions, the approach provides independent 6.400 mAh batteries both on the robot and the QuadTrack module. According to the data shared by the company, with this configuration it would be possible to cover up to five floors in a single cleaning session.
The work process is simplified: the robot cleans each room and, when it is time to change levels, it attaches to the QuadTrack, which transports and releases it at the new plant to resume the route. The entire flow is controlled automatically, minimizing manual intervention.
It is worth remembering that this is a conceptual prototype No price or date confirmed. The demonstration at the Berlin trade show shows a more mature system than previous industry ideas, and comes at a time when other manufacturers are also exploring solutions for stairs, but there is no commercial calendar yet.
Dreame's proposal aims to solve, with 3D vision, track traction and triple braking, one of the biggest limits of autonomous cleaning in houses with several floors: that the robot moves between levels by itself, with controlled speed, good autonomy and without giving up the usual behavior on flat surfaces.