> At a Glance
> – The Fraction cordless vacuum lets you swap every part-motor, battery, display-by hand.
> – 250 air-watts suction and built-in UVC floor sanitizers included.
> – Pre-orders open on Indiegogo for $500; shipping starts 2026.
> – Why it matters: One purchase could outlast multiple vacuums while cutting e-waste.
Most cordless vacuums die when a single component fails, sending the whole unit to landfill. French start-up Deglace unveiled the Fraction at CES 2026 to end that cycle-every module pops out without tools, and replacements snap back in.
Repair-By-Design Engineering
CEO Geoffory Hulot demonstrated live: pull, twist, and the motor, battery, dustbin, filters-even the LED display-slide free. Aluminum rails and quick-lock connectors make the swaps possible, while an AI app tracks wear and predicts when each part needs attention.
Key user-replaceable parts:
- Motor
- Li-ion battery pack
- HEPA-14 + fabric prefilter (washable)
- Main chassis
- On-handle OLED display
Performance & Smart Extras
Hulot’s internal tests claim 107% better hard-floor pickup than the company’s reference device; CNET will verify once retail units arrive. Ten UVC LEDs line the cleaning head to sanitize floors, but only if you move slowly-rush and the headlights flash a warning.
| Spec | Fraction | Typical cordless |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | 250 air-watts | 150-200 |
| Sanitizing LEDs | 10 × UVC | None |
| Body material | Aluminum | Plastic |
| User replaceables | All parts | Battery only |
Price & Release
Black or white aluminum finishes are available for pre-order on Indiegogo at $500-about half the price of premium sealed units. Deglace has locked in a French distributor and aims to ship to backers first, with broader retail rollout later in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Entire vacuum is rebuildable; one unit could last decades.
- Built-in AI warns before parts fail, reducing surprise breakdowns.
- UVC sanitizing feature adds germ-killing without chemicals.
If the production model matches the CES prototype’s promises, the Fraction could become the last cordless vacuum many households ever need to buy.
