The perennial frustration of carrying robot vacuums between floors may soon be obsolete. At IFA 2025, Anker subsidiary Eufy revealed the Marswalker—a tracked robotic platform engineered to ferry compatible robot vacuums up and down stairs autonomously. This innovation tackles one of the last major physical limitations for mainstream home cleaning robots.

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Caption: The Marswalker prototype uses adaptive tracks to navigate varied stair textures and heights. (Credit: Maria Diaz/ZDNET)

The Marswalker isn't a vacuum itself but a transport system designed initially for Eufy’s Omni S1/S2 series, with planned compatibility for E25/E28 models. Its articulated tracks dynamically adjust to stair dimensions and surfaces, enabling stable vertical mobility. While pricing and final release timing (expected in 2026) remain undisclosed, the prototype demonstrates significant engineering progress in domestic robotics navigation.

Beyond Stairs: Anker's Broader IFA Offensive

Anker leveraged IFA to showcase several other significant launches:

  1. Eufy Omni S2 Robot Vacuum/Mop: Positioned as the world's most powerful robot vacuum with 30,000Pa suction, the S2 succeeds the acclaimed S1 Omni. It features an enhanced mopping system, optional scent diffusion, and an extendable side brush for edge cleaning. Launching late October.

  2. AI Core Security Processor: This Qualcomm 4nm AI-powered device (pricing TBA) integrates with Eufy Security systems. It moves beyond basic motion detection, analyzing camera feeds to identify complex behaviors—like someone attempting to enter a parked car—and sending contextual alerts.

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Caption: The Eufy Omni S2 boasts unprecedented 30,000Pa suction power. (Credit: ZDNET)

  1. Soundcore Work AI Recorder: Anker's voice recorder uses on-device AI to transcribe and summarize meetings instantly. It exemplifies the trend toward practical, privacy-focused edge AI applications.

  2. EufyCam S4 & Permanent Outdoor Lights S4: The flagship 4K security camera ($300 presale) features a replaceable battery, solar support, and a dual-lens PTZ camera. The radar-equipped Permanent Outdoor Lights S4 react dynamically to motion.

  3. Anker Prime Charging Ecosystem: Includes a 160W charger with display, a 3-in-1 Apple wireless station, a 14-port docking station, and high-capacity power banks (26K model launches Sept 25).

Why This Matters: Closing the Home Automation Gap

Anker's announcements, particularly the Marswalker, highlight a strategic push to eliminate persistent friction points in smart homes. Autonomous multi-floor navigation represents a leap toward truly 'set-and-forget' cleaning. Similarly, the AI Core shifts security from passive recording to proactive, intelligent monitoring. These innovations underscore a broader industry trend: leveraging mature robotics and edge AI to solve specific, real-world limitations rather than chasing gimmicks. The Marswalker, while still a prototype, signals that the physical boundaries constraining home robots are beginning to fall.