Continuous monitoring

The Tracker: what’s actually moving across the database, recorded in order.

Every dated event that touches a classified robot. Firmware sweeps, subscription changes, demo reels, owner-report patterns, and the reclassifications that follow them. Read in sequence, the Tracker is the publication’s evidence that the database is alive.

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Last entry · 1 month ago
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Last 90 days

15entries

Across all categories and frameworks

Reclassifications

2in 90 days

Level or readiness changes

Newly classified

56robots

Added to the database in the last 90 days

Sources logged

28in 90 days

Owner reports, manufacturer docs, FCC filings

Activity, last 90 days

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April 30, 2026 · 5 weeks ago

1 entry

Apr 30 · 12:00 AMRelease

Ecovacs Deebot X2 OmniIIIRobot Vacuums

Ecovacs released the Deebot X2 Omni with square form factor design to improve corner reach, addressing a common operational limitation of round vacuums.

Autonomy ·L2 unchangedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Lateral →2 sources

April 23, 2026 · 6 weeks ago

1 entry

Apr 23 · 12:00 AMRelease

Beatbot AquaSense 2 ProIIIRobot Pool Cleaners

Beatbot released the AquaSense 2 Pro, a cordless smart-mapping pool cleaner featuring five-motor architecture for comprehensive floor, waterline, and wall coverage.

Autonomy ·L2 unchanged, coverage methods expandedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged, operational convenience increased

Incremental ↑2 sources

April 22, 2026 · 6 weeks ago

1 entry

Apr 22 · 12:00 AMRelease

SwitchBot S10IIIRobot Vacuums

SwitchBot released the S10 with integrated plumbing-connected water station in Q2 2026, eliminating manual tank refills for wet-cleaning operation.

Autonomy ·L3 unchangedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

April 18, 2026 · 6 weeks ago

1 entry

Apr 18 · 12:00 AMNews

iRobot Roomba j7+IIIRobot Vacuums

iRobot announced the Roomba j7+ Pet Owner Official Promise, a guarantee replacing any j7-series robot failing to detect and avoid pet waste on first encounter.

Autonomy ·L2 unchangedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Lateral →2 sources

April 12, 2026 · 7 weeks ago

1 entry

Apr 12 · 12:00 AMUpdate

Roborock Saros Z70IIIRobot Vacuums

Roborock released firmware 2.4 for the Saros Z70, improving arm pickup reliability and reducing cycle time.

Autonomy ·L4 capabilities refinedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Incremental ↑2 sources

April 5, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Apr 5 · 12:00 AMReclass

iRobot Roomba Combo j9+IIIRobot Vacuums

iRobot moved Smart Maps, advanced scheduling, and object recognition behind subscription in the 2024-2025 OS update, changing j9+ readiness classification since baseline autonomy now requires paid features.

Autonomy ·L3 capabilities gated by subscriptionReadiness ·Ready Now to Promising Progress

Setback ↓2 sources

April 3, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Apr 3 · 12:00 AMRelease

Aiper Surfer S1IIRobot Pool Cleaners

Aiper Surfer S1 commercially launched as a solar-powered surface skimmer pool robot targeting waterline debris and leaf removal.

Autonomy ·L2 unchangedReadiness ·Overhyped unchanged

Lateral →2 sources

April 2, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Apr 2 · 12:00 AMUpdate

Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AIIIIRobot Vacuums

Samsung released a firmware update enabling the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI to control room-specific cleaning via SmartThings app integration.

Autonomy ·L2 unchangedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Incremental ↑2 sources

March 30, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 30 · 12:00 AMRelease

Roborock S8 MaxV UltraIIIRobot Vacuums

Roborock released the S8 MaxV Ultra with integrated LiDAR, dual RGB+depth cameras, and all-in-one dock at $1,799, consolidating autonomous navigation and convenience infrastructure.

Autonomy ·L3 capabilities expandedReadiness ·Ready Now (with caveats)

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

March 19, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 19 · 12:00 AMRelease

Polaris Alpha iQ+IIIRobot Pool Cleaners

Polaris released the Alpha iQ+ corded pool cleaner with 4-wheel-drive propulsion and iAquaLink app integration, improving traction and remote monitoring.

Autonomy ·L1 capabilities unchangedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Incremental ↑2 sources

March 18, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 18 · 12:00 AMAnnounce

Figure 03IIHumanoid Robots

Figure announced Helix, a generalist vision-language-action neural network enabling Figure 03 to execute cross-task manipulation from visual input without task-specific retraining.

Autonomy ·L2 to L3 conditional autonomy potentialReadiness ·Promising Progress unchanged

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

March 16, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 16 · 12:00 AMAnnounce

Boston Dynamics AtlasIIHumanoid Robots

Boston Dynamics revealed a fully electric Atlas, replacing hydraulic generation with a system engineered for industrial and factory deployment.

Autonomy ·L4 environmental autonomy sustained, efficiency improvedReadiness ·Promising Progress to Ready Now trajectory

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

March 13, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 13 · 12:00 AMReclass

Segway Navimow X4IVRobot Lawn Mowers

Robovations updated the Navimow X4 readiness classification from Promising Progress to Ready Now based on post-launch owner reports and expanded documentation. RTK positioning performance in real residential deployments confirmed the Level IV classification, with boundary-wire fallback proving relevant for yards with significant tree canopy.

Autonomy ·L4 classification confirmedReadiness ·Promising Progress to Ready Now

Incremental ↑0 sources

March 12, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 12 · 12:00 AMUpdate

Roborock S8 Pro UltraIIIRobot Vacuums

Roborock released iterative firmware updates to the S8 Pro Ultra improving carpet detection algorithms and mop-lift timing on low-pile surfaces.

Autonomy ·L3 capabilities expandedReadiness ·Ready-Now sustained

Incremental ↑2 sources

March 11, 2026 · 2 months ago

1 entry

Mar 11 · 12:00 AMAnnounce

1X NEOIIHumanoid Robots

1X announced a consumer subscription and lease model for the NEO humanoid robot starting at $20,000, shifting distribution strategy rather than capability.

Autonomy ·L2 unchangedReadiness ·Promising Progress unchanged

Lateral →2 sources

March 1, 2026 · 3 months ago

1 entry

Mar 1 · 12:00 AMRelease

Mammotion Yuka 2000IIIRobot Lawn Mowers

Mammotion launched the Yuka 2000, a vision-based mower without RTK positioning, with optional sweeper. It enters the lower-cost segment without introducing new autonomy capabilities.

Autonomy ·L3 capabilities unchangedReadiness ·Ready Now unchanged

Lateral →2 sources

February 25, 2026 · 3 months ago

1 entry

Feb 25 · 12:00 AMAnnounce

Unitree R1IIHumanoid Robots

Unitree announced the R1 humanoid robot at $5,900, significantly lowering entry cost for hobbyist developers and research teams compared to competing offerings.

Autonomy ·No autonomy impact from commercial pricing.Readiness ·Commercial accessibility expanded.

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

February 22, 2026 · 3 months ago

1 entry

Feb 22 · 12:00 AMRelease

Roborock Saros Z70IIIRobot Vacuums

Roborock released the Saros Z70 with OmniGrip robotic arm enabling autonomous object pickup and relocation during cleaning cycles.

Autonomy ·L2 to L3 object manipulation capabilityReadiness ·Ready Now, with higher maintenance expectations

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

February 20, 2026 · 3 months ago

1 entry

Feb 20 · 12:00 AMRelease

Segway Navimow X4IVRobot Lawn Mowers

Segway announced the Navimow X4 with dual-frequency RTK GNSS and EFLS sensor fusion for large-yard autonomous navigation with reduced positioning errors.

Autonomy ·L3 capabilities expanded via RTK precisionReadiness ·Ready Now for large-yard owners with

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

February 19, 2026 · 3 months ago

1 entry

Feb 19 · 12:00 AMRelease

Ecovacs Winbot W2 OmniIIIRobot Window Cleaners

Ecovacs released the Winbot W2 Omni with an all-in-one base station integrating water supply, waste recovery, and charging, eliminating external tether management.

Autonomy ·L1 unchangedReadiness ·Marginally improved convenience factor

Major advance ↑↑2 sources

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