Robotin R2 Pro Sweeps "Best of CES" Awards; Heralds a New Era in 150-Year History of Carpet Washing

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a breakout debut at CES 2026, Robotin today announced that its flagship innovation, the Robotin R2 Pro, has secured multiple top industry awards and widespread critical acclaim. By successfully bridging the gap between automated vacuuming and true deep carpet washing, Robotin has not only captured the attention of major media outlets like CNET, Reuters, PCMag, and TechTimes but has also secured significant interest from global distributors and investors.

The R2 Pro's surprise reveal of its "Vacuum & Mop Module"—complementing its signature "Carpet Wash & Dry Module"—cemented its status as the standout smart home product of the show.

CES 2026 Award Winners

The Robotin R2 Pro was recognized for its breakthrough modular design and ability to solve the "final frontier" of robot cleaning: washing carpets. Honors include:

• CNET: Best of CES 2026
• TWICE: Picks Award 2026
• The Gadget Flow: Best Product of CES
• Best of Kickstarter: Top Innovation
• Tom's Guide: Featured in "Best Robot Vacuums of CES 2026"

The R2 Pro's hands-on demos at Eureka Park drew crowds and praise from top-tier tech journalism, including CNET, Reuters, ZDNet, PCMag, and TechTimes.

In addition to media accolades, Robotin concluded CES 2026 with highly successful strategic meetings. The company has engaged in advanced talks with major international dealers, distributors, and investment partners, all of whom recognized the R2 Pro as a category-defining product with high market potential.

Feature Story: The 150-Year Journey to Robotin

Revolution Story: 150-Year Carpet Washing Revolution | From Hands & Knees to Robotin R2

Why does the R2 Pro matter? Because for 150 years, humanity has fought a silent war against the ground we walk on. Robotin is the peace treaty.

For one hundred and fifty years, humanity has fought a silent war against the ground we walk on. It begins in 1875. Back then, a clean rug wasn't a luxury...it was a physical sacrifice. We had no electricity. We had no mercy. To wash a floor meant mixing ox gall...bile from a cow's liver...with ammonia. We scrubbed on our hands and knees until our skin blistered, then dragged hundreds of pounds of wet wool into the sunlight, praying for the wind to dry it before the mold set in.

But the human spirit is restless. Just one year later, in 1876, Melville Bissell gave us the first mechanical sweeper to fight the surface dust. Yet, brushes weren't enough. We demanded power. So in 1901, Hubert Cecil Booth reversed the wind, parking massive, horse-drawn vacuums called "Puffing Billy" on the streets of London to suck the dirt from our windows.

The technology shrank rapidly. By 1908, William Hoover had put the electric vacuum into our closets. We had conquered the dust, but the deep filth remained untouchable. Throughout the 1930s, if you wanted to wash, you had to surrender your rugs to the "Rug Plant." Huge factories where carpets were submerged in soap tanks and crushed through steel wringers. The home was for living; the washing was for the industry.

But the mid-century trapped us. Wall-to-wall carpeting took over the world. You couldn't send your floor away anymore. So, in 1964, Hot Water Extraction was born. By 1974, pros were mounting V8 engines inside vans—the "Truck-Mount"—blasting hot water into our living rooms to get the deep clean we craved.

But we wanted independence. In 1978, Roger Kent handed the labor back to us with the Rug Doctor, allowing us to rent deep cleaning power on demand. Then, by 1993, Bissell delivered a breakthrough: miniaturizing the technology into handheld spot cleaners. It gave us the instant power to tackle accidents. But for all its innovation, the labor remained ours... forcing us back onto our hands and knees to fight stains one by one.

Then, the digital dawn. 2002 brought the first robotic vacuum. It promised us freedom. But for the next twenty years, a painful gap remained. Robots could vacuum. They could mop hard floors. But the moment they touched carpet? They surrendered. They lifted their pads and ran away. Even in 2020, the smartest AI in the world refused to wash the rug.

That changed in 2022. Jun Long, a robotics expert, saw his wife struggle. She loved their carpets, but with allergies, kids, and a stray cat, keeping them clean was a daily battle. Jun set a vision: "No chores, no wars." He gathered a team of robotic experts to build the solution, naming the company after his promise: Robot In... Chores Out. Robotin was born.

2025. The prototype is perfected. And in 2026, the world changes. Welcome to the Robotin Era. This is the Robotin R2. The world's first modular robot. Snap in the Vacuum & Mop module for your tile. But here is the revolution... Snap in the Carpet Wash & Dry Module.

It doesn't just vacuum. It injects hot water. It scrubs the fibers. It extracts the filth. And crucially... it dries. Real hot air drying. No more wet socks. No more rental machines. No more hands and knees.

From the ox gall and scrub brushes of 1875... to the modular autonomy of 2026. The history of cleaning has led to this moment. Your carpet is finally, truly, washed.

The new era begins now. Robotin.

Product At-A-Glance

• Product: Robotin R2 Pro
• Availability: Mid-2026
• Key Specs: 115 AW Suction, AI Perception, Hot Air Drying, Modular Design.
• Modules Included: Carpet Wash & Dry Module + Vacuum & Mop Module.

About Robotin

Robotin is an innovative technology company focused on the research, design, production, and marketing of AI and robotics. Guided by the vision of "everyone has a Robotin," the company aims to improve everyday life through intelligent automation. Upholding the values of customer-centered thinking, truth-seeking, excellence, and continuous innovation, Robotin is committed to building a leading international brand in AI and robotics. Its core value proposition — "Robot in, chores out" — drives the development of next-generation modular home robotics.

Website: www.robotin.com

Social Media:

• Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/robotinr2
  
• Official Channels:
  – YouTube: @RobotinGlobal
  – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robotinglobal
  – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robotinglobal/
  – TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robotinglobal
  – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/robotinglobal

Next Steps for Robotin

Following a successful CES, Robotin is finalizing production schedules and expanding its distribution network to ensure the R2 Pro reaches homes by mid-2026.

 

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Robotin R2 Pro Sweeps "Best of CES" Awards; Heralds a New Era in 150-Year History of Carpet Washing

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iotaMotion, Inc., creator of iotaSOFT^®, the first and only FDA cleared robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for expanded pediatric use of its iotaSOFT^® Insertion System. The system is now cleared for use in patients four years of age and older, extending access to robotic-assisted cochlear implantation for school-aged children. 

"Receiving FDA clearance for expanded pediatric use marks a significant milestone for iotaMotion and for families navigating cochlear implant decisions," said Mike Lobinsky, CEO of iotaMotion. "By standardizing one of the most delicate steps in cochlear implant surgery, iotaSOFT helps reduce variability which could provide parents greater confidence as they consider cochlear implantation for their children." 

The iotaSOFT Insertion System enables precise and controlled electrode array insertion during one of the most delicate steps of cochlear implant surgery. By standardizing this critical step, iotaSOFT is designed to help preserve delicate cochlear structures, a consideration that is often central to decision-making. 

As part of this milestone, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, a nationally ranked pediatric medical center, and U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll member for 2025–2026, has become the first dedicated pediatric center to adopt the iotaSOFT Insertion System. Cincinnati Children's joins over 35 leading cochlear implant centers across the United States, including nearly half of U.S. neurotology fellowship training programs, that have adopted this innovative technology. 

"At Cincinnati Children's, our focus is delivering the highest standard of care while thoughtfully integrating innovations that benefit our patients," said Dr. Daniel Choo, chief clinical growth officer and professor of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. "Robotic-assisted cochlear implantation represents a meaningful advancement in our cochlear implant program."   

Globally, fewer than 5% of eligible cochlear implant candidates receive an implant, despite more than 430 million people worldwide experiencing disabling hearing loss, according to the World Health Organization. In pediatric patients, early access to sound is critical for speech, language and educational development, yet concerns around hearing preservation and surgical variability can delay intervention. 

A 2025 clinical cohort study published in The Laryngoscope (Khan et al.) found that 85% of patients in the robotic-assisted insertion group maintained hearing preservation at one year, compared with 71% in the manual insertion group, according to its authors. 

"Robotic assistance in cochlear implantation is about precision and consistency," said Marlan Hansen, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of iotaMotion. "With the expanded pediatric indication for iotaSOFT, supported by growing clinical evidence, families can have greater confidence that controlled, standardized insertion is designed to protect the cochlea and preserve its structure and function. This is especially important for children who may benefit from emerging therapeutic advances, including gene-based and regenerative hearing technologies, which will likely depend on atraumatic, cochlear implant array placement early in life."

About iotaMotion
iotaMotion, Inc. is a medical technology company based in St. Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to advancing cochlear implant surgery beyond human capability through robotic-assisted solutions. Its flagship technology, the iotaSOFT^® Insertion System, is designed to preserve delicate intracochlear structures through slow and consistent electrode array insertion. The system is commercially available in the United States and under clinical investigation in other global markets. 

For more information, visit http://www.iotamotion.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube.

Sources:
Claussen AD, et al. Comparative Analysis of Robotics-Assisted and Manual Insertions of Cochlear Implant Electrode Arrays. Otol Neurotol, 2022. 

Khan AM, et al. Robotic-Assisted Electrode Array Insertion Improves Rates of Hearing Preservation. The Laryngoscope, 2025. 

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iotaMotion Receives FDA Clearance for Expanded Pediatric Use of iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System

iotaMotion Receives FDA Clearance for Expanded Pediatric Use of iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System

iotaMotion Receives FDA Clearance for Expanded Pediatric Use of iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System