From robots to pet care: Dreame expands the boundaries of the smart home with AI

The place chosen by Dreame Technology to christen the novelties that will further extend an already very rich ecosystem (more than a dozen product categories have been upgraded) is one that arouses curiosity and fascination: Château de Chantilly, about an hour's drive from Paris, one of France's most prestigious historic estates, a unique setting where the Chinese brand's latest launch event was held. Dreame Sphere was therefore an opportunity to take a closer look at the new X60 series robot hoovers and the latest floor-cleaning and personal care appliances, the 'new entries' among the small and large household appliance families, and less 'cool' solutions such as pet products or ventilation systems. A powerful and substantial refresh of the range (the availability of the various products in Europe and in Italia is expected over the coming weeks) that confirms the Suzhou company's very serious intentions to play a leading role in the smart home market (even the very recent appointment of a football star like Cristiano Ronaldo as the brand's new Global Brand Ambassador goes some way in the same direction) and not only in that of robot hoovers and domestic cleaning solutions.

The company's direction is clear and it is to build an integrated ecosystem for the smart home, or rather a connected platform capable of automating more and more daily tasks thanks to a new generation of devices that includes (in addition to hoovers) also floor cleaners, cordless vacuum cleaners, automatic window cleaners, refrigerators and even a line dedicated to pet care. The central product in Dreame's catalogue and emblem of its renewed ambitions is probably the one most announced on the eve of the Paris event, namely the X60 Pro series of robot hoovers, which represents the evolution of the premium range. The new range comprises several models (Ultra Complete Ultra Matrix, Ultra Matrix Vision and Master (prices range from €1,499 to €1,799) and focuses on the combination of suction power (up to 42,000 Pa), AI-driven features and home navigation capabilities. Notable improvements over the previous series include the Dual UltraExtend arms, designed to reach difficult edges and corners, and the OmniSight 3.0 system, which recognises over 320 types of obstacles and automatically adapts the cleaning strategy.

Dreame also insists on customisation according to surfaces, and this is demonstrated in particular by the Ultra Matrix model, which introduces an automatic mop replacement system with nylon bristles for kitchens and dedicated sponges for bathrooms (in addition to thermal mops for living areas). The Vision version, on the other hand, adds a transparent docking station with integrated lighting, also winking at the home design component.

The flagship product of the French event, in terms of innovation, however, is the Cyber X (listed at €1,199), presented under the title of the first bionic four-track robot hoover capable of autonomously climbing stairs. After an initial appearance at IFA 2025, the device returns in an evolved version and aims to solve one of the main limitations of traditional domestic robots, that of not being able to operate in multi-level dwellings without human intervention. Cyber X overcomes this gap by using a 'Bionic Quad Track' system based on industrial rubber tracks, combined with multiple braking mechanisms and shock absorbers that allow it to tackle straight, spiral or open staircases. According to Dreame, the device can overcome inclinations of up to 42 degrees, tackle carpeting and handle steps up to 30 centimetres high. The entire system also works in total synergy with the X60 Pro series, automatically transferring dirt and debris collected along the stairs to the main robot. On a functional level, however, it is mainly AI that characterises the robot, which integrates an independent processing platform with 3D ToF scanning for three-dimensional staircase mapping and autonomous path management. Via an app, up to four different floors can be controlled, specific tasks assigned and the progress of tasks monitored in real time.

In addition to robot hoovers, news also touches the scrubber-drier category with the new T Series, a range of devices with an ultra-slim profile (we are under the 9.9 centimetre limit) that has the T16 Pro Heat model (on sale from 599 euros) as its flagship product. Its peculiarities are quickly said: 90 degree hot water production, 30,000 Pa suction and WhaleSweep intelligent robotic arm to reach corners and edges. The line also includes the models T16 Pro Steam (€649), T15 Pro Heat (€599), T14 Pro (€499) and T12 Pro (€299), differentiated by level of automation and sterilisation technologies. Also part of the strategy of expanding the domestic ecosystem is the Aqua Air (entering the catalogue at €499), the new ultra-lightweight cordless hoover with which Dreame focuses on practical everyday use (the declared weight is less than 900 grams), manoeuvrability and the guarantee of rapid cleaning of hard-to-reach surfaces. The technological highlight is the Air TangleCut system, consisting of twin blades designed to cut hair while vacuuming, reducing the problem of tangles on the brushes. Another piece that looks beyond floor cleaning is the new Pano 10 Station intelligent window cleaner (€599 list price), alongside the standard Pano 10 version (€399) and designed to tackle one of the challenges still little addressed by domestic robotics, namely the automatic cleaning of vertical surfaces, from windows to stairs.