IFA, short for Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, has been the stage for groundbreaking tech for nearly a century. From radios and televisions to smart home appliances, the Berlin showcase has always been a launchpad for the next big leap in consumer electronics. At IFA 2025, robots dominated the conversation, and it was Eufy that made the loudest noise with its stair-climbing platform.
Eufy MarsWalker Takes the Spotlight
Eufy introduced the MarsWalker, a robotic platform that solves one of the biggest limitations in home cleaning. Robot vacuums have struggled with multi-level homes and users have had to carry them upstairs or buy separate units. MarsWalker is designed to carry compatible vacuums up and down stairs without human assistance.
It uses four independently controlled arms with treaded tracks, allowing it to climb straight or turning staircases with relative ease. The platform builds a 3D map of the home and communicates with the vacuum to decide when to relocate. At IFA, it was paired with the flagship RoboVac Omni S2, a vacuum with 30,000Pa suction, advanced navigation, and a self-cleaning mop system. While MarsWalker itself does not vacuum, it enables true multi-level cleaning by moving the device where it is needed.
Price and Availability
Eufy has confirmed that the RoboVac Omni S2 will launch in January 2026 in the US at USD 1,599. The MarsWalker will follow in spring 2026 in Europe. While Eufy has not revealed official pricing, estimates suggest that in India, the platform could cost between ₹65,000 and ₹80,000 once duties and distribution costs are factored in. When paired with the Omni S2, the total package could easily cross ₹1.3 lakh, making it a luxury buy targeted at enthusiasts and premium households.
Eufy Has Competition, But Not in the Short Run
Dreame also unveiled a stair-climbing platform at IFA called CyberX, which takes a different design approach with heavy-duty treads and 3D scanning. Unlike Eufy, Dreame has not shared details on price or launch timelines. You can read more about Dreame’s announcement in our here.
Dream’s concept machine, on the other hand, showed its concept machine with a different approach. Called the CyberX, it looks more like a mini construction robot than a stairlift. The platform uses large treaded wheels at each corner, which pivot to vertical mode while climbing stairs.
It also comes with a triple-braking system for stability and a 3D visual scanning system that checks stair dimensions before moving. Dreame says CyberX can support cleaning across five floors in a single session and handle steps up to 25cm high.
While its safety systems and scanning impressed people at IFA, the CyberX didn’t climb as quickly or as smoothly as Eufy’s MarsWalker. And since it’s still a concept with no release date, we’ll have to wait and see if Dreame can refine it further.
MarsWalker’s Walk in Robotic Space
Stair-climbing platforms like the MarsWalker represent the next frontier for home robotics. It will take time for these to be mainstream. For Indian buyers, affordability will decide how quickly these innovations move from concept to common use. Until then, the MarsWalker remains an exciting glimpse into what is coming next in smart cleaning.
Basic reliability, stronger after-sales support, better battery life, and robust mapping features are still the top priorities for most households. Features like mop lifting, larger dustbins, and quieter operation rank higher on wish lists compared to stair mobility. Price remains the biggest barrier, with mass adoption happening largely in the sub-₹20,000 category. For many buyers, the leap from entry-level models to a ₹1 lakh-plus setup is far too wide.
