We are moving beyond “smart devices” to an “integrated smart ecosystem”. In 2026, your cleaning devices don’t just run on a schedule; they talk to each other and your home.
Matter & Interoperability
With the adoption of the Matter standard, your robot vacuum can now trigger your air purifier. When the vacuum kicks up dust, the purifier ramps up to High. This level of coordination ensures a truly allergen-free environment.
Self-Maintenance Docks
The days of emptying the robot’s tiny bin are over. The standard is now the OMNI Station: a dock that empties the dustbin, refills the water tank, washes the mop pads with hot water, and dries them with hot air. You only touch the unit once every 60 days.
What’s Next?
Expect to see more “vertical cleaning” robots (window and wall cleaners) and multi-tasking bots that can handle spills and solid debris simultaneously without smearing.