Silver Home Appliances Design · 2026
Astra 1.0 Ultra Station Dry and Wet Vacuum
by Dreame Wet and Dry Vacuum Design Center
- A' Design Award 2026 Silver Winner in Home Appliances Design
- Awarded April 15, 2026
- CLIENT: Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,624
- Verification code E3247F13AC · Verify this award
About Astra 1.0 Ultra Station Dry and Wet Vacuum
Astra 1.0 Ultra Station is a dry and wet vacuum cleaner for home use. The appliance features a dual AI robotic arm and an edge extending side brush that activate automatically when TOF sensors detect furniture or walls, so low and hard to reach areas are cleaned. A light effect interactive display on the floor brush shows the operating status, and omnidirectional power assisted wheels reduce the effort needed to move the unit. After cleaning, the vacuum returns to its docking station for self cleaning, charging and sterilization.
The Astra 1.0 Ultra Station Dry and Wet Vacuum by Dreame Technology represents a significant achievement in contemporary home appliance design, embodying the refined aesthetic sensibilities and engineering excellence that characterize the most accomplished work in the field. This dual presentation format reveals both the handheld operational unit in its elegant champagne gold finish and the complete station assembly in sophisticated charcoal, allowing viewers to appreciate the comprehensive design system developed for this cleaning solution. The formal vocabulary draws upon traditions of premium consumer electronics and luxury appliance design, where material authenticity, chromatic restraint, and geometric precision communicate quality and reliability without recourse to ornamental elaboration. The champagne metallic finish of the primary unit suggests influences from contemporary audio equipment and premium mobile device aesthetics, where warm metallics have come to signify technological sophistication paired with domestic warmth. Particularly noteworthy is the treatment of surface texture across the composition: vertical ribbing creates visual interest while suggesting functional ventilation, horizontal accent lines establish proportional relationships that please the eye, and the strategic placement of the red cleaning element introduces chromatic punctuation that signals active capability. The station configuration demonstrates systems thinking in product design, where the appliance and its supporting infrastructure form a unified visual and functional whole. The compositional decision to present both configurations simultaneously invites consideration of how contemporary appliance design must address not merely the tool itself but the complete ecosystem of storage, charging, and maintenance. What might this attention to the complete user experience suggest about evolving relationships between technology and domestic space?
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Equipped with a pioneering dual-AI robotic arm and an edge-extending side brush, the Astra 1.0 Ultra Station achieves complete floor-to-low-space coverage without missing a spot. It integrates user-centric features, including a floor brush with a light-effect interactive display, omnidirectional power-assisted wheels, and a StarTrack docking station, into a seamless and visually refined cleaning experience, redefining the functions and aesthetics of premium dry and wet vacuums.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Rated Voltage: 21.6V
Rated Power: 400W
Overall Weight: 7.8kg
Overall Dimensions: 1150mm × 275mm × 293mm
Robotic Arm Ground Clearance: 17mm
Side Brush Extension Distance: 60mm
Side Brush Extension Height: 60-113mm - Tags
- Proactive and intelligent cleaning, full-coverage, dual-AI robotic arm, user-friendly interaction, sustainable design, inclusive design, home aestheics, maintenance-free experience
- Production Technology
- The Astra 1.0 Ultra Station integrates core technologies such as a dual-AI robotic arm, TOF-based smart detection, an edge-extending side brush, and proactive obstacle avoidance, achieving millimeter-level precision through advanced servo control. Its key components are crafted from precision plastics, aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, brushed metal panels, and replaceable polyemer veneers, along with CNC and injection molding, to deliver both durability and a premium tactile experience.
- Design Challenge
- Through iterative testing and refinement, the design team focused on enabling the robotic arm to achieve wide-angle, flexible motion within a confined space while ensuring stable coordination with the main brush. The team also overcame the challenge of seamlessly integrating advanced sensors and decision-execution systems, delivering visual, stable, and reliable proactive cleaning for effortless accessibility.
- Project Duration
- The project will finish in September 2026 in Suzhou.
- Operation Flow
- The dual-AI robotic arm and edge-extending side brush activate automatically with TOF sensors upon detecting furniture or walls, precisely cleaning low-lying areas and proactively avoiding obstacles. A light-effect interactive display on the floor brush clearly shows operating status, while multi-mode omnidirectional wheels reduce operational effort. Post-cleaning, the unit returns to its docking station for self-cleaning, charging, and sterilization, enabling a seamless, maintenance-free cycle.
- Research
- The Astra 1.0 Ultra Station tackles the pain points of inaccessible areas and clunky operation in home cleaning with its advanced robotic arm and proactive detection. By integrating a pioneering dual-AI robotic arm, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and engaging interaction, it delivers a complete, effortless, and sustainable cleaning solution, setting a new standard for smart home appliances.
- Inspiration
- The Astra 1.0 Ultra Station is engineered to solve the pain points of traditional cleaning tools—hard-to-reach spots and high operational complexity. Built around "proactive intelligence and full-coverage cleaning", it features a pioneering dual-AI robotic arm for precise cleaning in complex home environments, crafting a proactive and smart home companion that seamlessly integrates into daily life.
- Image Credits
- Dreame Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.