Get ready.. here comes CES 2025. To kick off a week of crazyness in technology, Roborock, has unveiled the Saros Z70.
This is not your regular iterative bump on the spec sheet, instead the robot vacuum cleaner equipped with a new foldable robotic arm.
This definitely seems like a direction that nobody asked for, and adding many more moving parts also feels like it could be problematic for reliability, so why are our robots growing arms?
When we first got robot vacuum cleaners, they’d often get caught on objects like socks, so before heading to work, you’d need to do a lap around your home checking for obstacles that could trip it up.
In recent years, lidar scanning, combined with a bit of AI magic allows robots to detect obstacles and avoid them, but this is avoiding the issue, rather than solving it.
Roborock is actively tackling the issue of socks and jocks left on your floor, by picking them up and moving them, allowing the cleaning process to complete. The arm is strong enough to lift objects up to 300g, which can also include shoes.
Sorry, but the robot won’t take them to the laundry and wash it for you… not yet anyway.
CES should be a show about innovative products, not just the same approach to the same old problem, so I really applaud Roborock for thinking outside the box on this one.
Under the theme “Rock a New Era”, the flagship product of the Saros series is the Roborock Saros Z70, the company’s most advanced product innovations (no word on price yet, but it’s likely a safe bet that this is the most expensive robot vacuum we’ve seen to date).
Saros: Flagship Home Robotics Powered by AI-enabled Intelligence
The Saros flagship series features three models: Roborock Saros Z70, Roborock Saros 10, and Roborock Saros 10R. Each model combines intelligent AI-powered features with state-of-the-art robotics hardware, delivering Roborock’s latest cleaning technologies to consumers.
The Roborock Saros Z70 is a cutting-edge robotic vacuum cleaner, expected to be available in the market during the first half of 2025. The model features an OmniGrip, the first-of-its-kind mass-produced, foldable robotic arm with five-axis, designed to deploy itself for cleaning previously obstructed areas and handling small items such as socks, small towels, tissue papers, and sandals under 300g.
Equipped with advanced navigation, vacuuming, and mopping capabilities, the AI-powered Roborock Saros Z70 is set to add a new dimension to automated cleaning by transforming traditional robot vacuums into innovative robotic home assistants.
The Roborock Saros 10 features Roborock’s first RetractSense Navigation System, enhancing its reliable LDS navigation technology by allowing the module to retract inwards to pass under low-clearance areas while maintaining an exceptional 100-degree wide field of view.
This innovation gives the Saros 10 an ultra-slim 7.98 cm form factor. Beyond navigation, the Roborock Saros 10 integrates the latest VibraRise 4.0 mopping module and Roborock’s most advanced cleaning technologies, making it a reliable and trustworthy flagship cleaning partner.
The Roborock Saros 10R takes robotic vacuum intelligence to the next level with its next-generation StarSight Autonomous System 2.0. Instead of relying on a traditional Laser Distance Sensor (LDS) tower module for navigation, this system incorporates dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology and an RGB camera powered by AI.
The result is an unparalleled 3D mapping of the environment and obstacle detection, all while achieving an ultra-slim 7.98 cm form factor and integrating cutting-edge cleaning technologies.
A World of Intelligent Home Cleaning: Roborock F25 Series & Zeo-Cycle Drying Technology
In addition to robotic vacuum cleaners, Roborock is launching the new F25 Series, a range of handheld wet-dry vacuum cleaners. These models stand out with innovative features such as a full 180° FlatReach Deep Cleaning, enabling effortless cleaning of dirt and stains under low furniture.
They also boast a tangle-free and streak-free roller, equipped with dual scrapers that effectively untangle hair and minimise streaks.
Expanding further into smart home cleaning solutions, Roborock is unveiling three all-in-one intelligent washer-dryers: the Roborock Zeo One, Zeo Lite, and Zeo Mini.
These models are powered by Zeo-Cycle drying technology, which leverages zeolite’s exceptional water vapor absorption capability to protect delicate fabrics without using extreme heat.
Operating at a moderate temperature of approximately 50°C, this innovative drying system efficiently captures moisture while ensuring optimal fabric care.
Product Availability in Australia
The Australian availability for the latest Roborock product range at CES will be announced soon.
