Robot Vacuums Get Smarter: CES 2025 Showcases AI-Powered Cleaning Innovations

Tiny feet, bionic arms, and bots that can deliver a sandwich - 6 weird and wonderful robot vacuum innovations from CES 2025

As one of TechRadar's Homes Editors, I've been following the robot vacuum market closely for some time now. While I'm enthusiastic about efficient home cleaning, it's rare I'll get wind of any robovac news that will make me do a double-take at the press release. Today's best robot vacuums are very impressive but rarely exciting. As CES 2025 - the world's largest consumer tech event - approached, I was expecting more of the same: robot vacuums that are more capable, efficient and intelligent than their predecessors, but nothing overly dramatic. I was wrong. The robovac brands are going truly off-piste this year, and I am here for it. It started with a call about a robot vacuum with a giant mechanical pincer arm attached, and it just escalated from there. Next thing I knew, I was hearing about a bot that could hoist itself up on stilts to climb over doorways. Then there was a robot vacuum that wasn't content with cleaning your floors, it also wanted to be able to deliver your granny a sandwich. Whether these innovations will turn out to be useful remains to be seen, but they're certainly interesting. Now CES has wrapped up for another year, here's my pick of the most weird and wonderful robot vacuum innovations to debut at this year's event. Roborock launched three new robot vacuums at CES 2025, but by far the most eye-catching was the Saros Z70. And that's because it has a big mechanical pincer arm. This arm remains hidden beneath a mysterious hatch on the top of the bot until called upon, whereby it emerges to do its owner's bidding. I got an early, pre-CES preview, and it was pretty mesmerizing. At this point, the main function of the arm is to tidy away your mess. For example, you can instruct it to pick up anything it identifies as a sock and deposit it next to the laundry basket. This leaves the floor clearer for more effective vacuuming. Perhaps more exciting is that this isn't a technology of the far-flung future - last I heard, the Saros Z70 was due to go on sale in the first half of this year. Moving forward, Roborock seems enthusiastic about adding further functionality too - it's working on training the arm to play with your cat, for instance. While Roborock is furthest along in its journey, it's not the only brand that's experimenting with handy robots. Dreame used CES to demo a robot vacuum with a 'Bionic Multi-Joint Robotic Arm'. Unlike Roborock's efforts, this arm can pivot in various directions, theoretically enabling it to operate in tighter spaces. On the SwitchBot event homepage, there's a video showing a bot with two arms ending in human-looking molded hands. However, these aren't addressed anywhere else, so I'm assuming the idea is still in the early development stage. Read the full story: Roborock's new robovac has a mechanical arm that can pick up your socks and maybe also play with your cat Many of today's top robovacs can mop as well as vacuum. But what if that's not enough? What if you want your robovac to keep you cool, or hold up a tablet while you make a video call? What if you want it to deliver a sandwich to your grandma? These are issues SwitchBot thinks are plaguing the general public right now, and it's come up with a solution. On its own, the SwitchBot K20+ Pro looks like a regular, albeit pint-sized, robot vacuum. However, dock it under the so-called 'FusionPlatform' and a whole world of possibilities opens up. SwitchBot has designed a range of attachments that fit onto this wheeled mounting platform, at which point the robovac essentially serves to drive these around. So, you could pop a tray on top and use it to deliver things to others in your household, or you could mount a phone or tablet and turn it into a mobile tripod. It's also compatible with a fan, air purifier and security camera. That's about it for the current offerings, but SwitchBot seems keen that you experiment further, highlighting that it can be integrated with custom-made attachments, 3D-printed components, and third-party devices. Read the full story: This robot vacuum can also bring you a sandwich Robovacs are getting ever more capable, but they have always had one ultimate nemesis: stairs. Like The Doctor's greatest foe, robot vacuums have remained cruelly bound to a single floor only. But Dreame is going to change that. Maybe. The new Dreame X50 Ultra Complete has tiny little feet that it can use to hoist itself up over steps. To be clear, it's steps rather than stairs - it can climb over obstacles up to 4.2cm in a single bound, or 6cm tall in two. Even though it won't be climbing the Eiffel Tower any time soon, it's still a big step up (pun intended) for anyone with a taller-than-usual threshold between rooms. Bots with feet feel like the logical conclusion in the growing trend for robovac brands trying to figure out more effective ways of dealing with uneven floors. Back in September, Roborock released a robovac with quadbike-like suspension, and Shark has one that'll kind of twerk itself over thresholds - but Dreame's approach looks especially promising. Read the full story: Eat your heart out Daleks - Dreame's newest robovac can climb stairs Most leading robot vacuums have a raised central puck, which plays a key role in navigation, offering the bot a more complete view of its surroundings. That's great, but the downside is that it also adds height, which means the robot might not be able to venture under low-lying furniture, where dust can quickly collect. Roborock has found a way to solve this issue in its new Saros 10R (an armless sister model to the Saros Z70 I discussed above). This robovac has a navigation puck that pops up and down like a periscope. That means it can still use the brand's tried-and-tested LDS system for mapping, without limiting where it can clean. The LDS puck has an extra ToF (time-of-flight) sensor that points upwards to detect vertical distance. When the robot senses it's entering a reduced-height area, the puck will retract, automatically emerging again when the surroundings allow. It also features a wide-angle vision module designed to offer improved mapping, meaning the bot is less likely to lose its way when its puck is down. With the puck down, the 10R is just under 8cm in height. That's impressively shallow for a robot vacuum, and short enough that it'll be able to boldly go into the dusty depths beneath most people's sofas. Read the full story: Roborock's new robovacs are determined to get under your sofa - here's how Robot vacuums tend to have less suction power than manual vacs, which means they can struggle to pull dust from carpets - especially if they're of the deep pile variety. Narwal has come up with a couple of ways to tackle this issue and added them to its soon-to-be-released Narwal Flow robot vacuum. Upon encountering carpet, the Flow will start in the usual way: driving forward and vacuuming. Then, things get a little more jazzy, with the bot backing up, Billie Jean-style, along the same section of floor. As well as tackling the ingrained dirt and hair from the opposite direction, this motion should also help lift the carpet fibers and release anything trapped deeper down. I haven't seen this approach anywhere else, and it seems to make particular sense for thick carpets. It's not the only carpet-focused feature to grace the Flow. Finding itself on carpet, a cover next to the brushroll will descend, creating a slight vacuum (in the non-appliance sense of the word) in the area, and enhancing suction. Read the full story: Narwal's new robovac will moonwalk your floors to get even the thickest carpets clean Robot vacuums are getting ever more intelligent when it comes to correctly identifying objects they encounter, and responding appropriately. This is important because it means if the bot encounters, say a sofa leg, it knows to vacuum as close up to it as possible, but if comes across your sleeping cat, it will give it a wide berth rather than trying its best to suck it up. The Eureka J15 Max Ultra takes things one step further because it can see things that are invisible. Or at least transparent. Previous robot vacuums from this company used something called 'IntelliView AI' to intelligently tackle wet cleaning tasks. When met with spilled coffee, the bot would rotate, raise its roller brush to keep it dry, and prioritize mop cleaning to clear the liquid. The only problem came if you spilled a clear liquid because the ambient light could confuse the robot's vision sensors. However, the new IntelliView AI 2.0 is designed to recognize even transparent liquid spills. It creates two types of views - one using an infrared vision system and another an FHD vision sensor - simultaneously and in real-time. It uses these images to generate a high-definition image of the area, which isn't as affected by lighting variations. The bot then uses AI to identify subtle differences in surface texture and reflections, thus highlighting any liquids, including clear ones. It then knows to respond appropriately and clear the spillage.

The 7 best robot vacuums of CES 2025

Every year at CES, there's a fleet of new robot vacuums that are announced which promise to keep your home cleaner, avoid objects, and pick up dirt and mop your floors better than before. However, at CES 2025, it feels like there's been a leap when it comes to innovation in robot vacuums. From models with claws to ones that can (sort of) climb up stairs, here are the seven robot vacuums that intrigued me the most at CES 2025. Which of these will make our list of the best robot vacuums? You'll have to wait until we test them later this year. Yes, the best robot vacuums can avoid your dirty socks and shoes, but what if it could actually pick them up and put them away? That's what the Roborock Saros Z70 can do: It has a retractable arm and claw that identifies objects on the floor, grabs them and moves them aside. The robot can lift items up to 10.5 ounces (300 grams), and will even be able to move them to an area you designate. When we saw an early demo, the Roborock Saros Z70 didn't perform perfectly, but we can't wait to see the finished product later this year. The Z70 is a hybrid robot vacuum and mop, with two mopping pads that can raise themselves when the robot is on carpet. It comes with a docking station with reservoirs for both clean and dirty water, as well as a dustbin that can hold up to 120 days worth of debris. Roborock hasn't announced a price yet for the Saros Z70, but it should launch in May or June of 2025. What if your robot vacuum could do more than vacuum? That's the idea behind the SwitchBot K20+ Pro. This diminutive robovac can dock with a number of accessories -- a fan, an air purifier, security camera, and iPad holder to name a few -- so you can get more use out of the device. And, the company is opening the platform for third parties to make their own accessories. The robot vacuum itself is pretty tiny. In fact, it's one of the smallest robot vacuums we've ever seen. Its small size means there's no mopping function, but we imagine that it will be offered as an add-on at some point in the future. Pricing for the vacuum or the various modules has not been announced, but the company hopes to release some or all of the kit in May or June 2025. Even the best robot vacuums can't clean your couch cushions, which means you'll also need a stick vacuum handy. But what if your robot vacuum could do both? The Eufy Clean E20 could be one of the most practical robot vacuums to come out of CES; its suction unit can detach from the robot vacuum itself, and be connected to a stick vacuum tube attachment to turn it into a handheld vacuum. You don't get a built-in mopping function as you do with other robot vacuums, but for those with limited space and budgets, this combo unit, which goes on sale February 10 for $549, could be just the thing. When it comes to vacuuming and mopping, it's always tricky to get to the very edges and corners of your rooms. The Narwal Flow has a clever solution: a rotating mop that extends out the side of the robot to better get those crevices. However, it isn't the only robot vacuum with this feature: Both the Switchbot S20 Pro and the Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni, which were also announced at CES 2025, have a similar roller that pops out the side and retracts when not cleaning the periphery of your room. But the Flow has a few other neat features, such as both a clean and dirty water tank in the robot itself, so it doesn't have to return to its base station as often to swap out the dirty water. It also has two RGB cameras and an AI chip that can detect more than 200 types of objects, so as better to avoid things like shoes, socks, and toys. The Narwal Flow will be released mid-2025; pricing has not been announced. The Dreame X50 Ultra can go where no robot vacuum has gone before: Up stairs. Ok, up a small threshold, but hey, it's something! When the X50 encounters a rise in elevation -- say, a chair leg or platform -- it can raise up a few inches and lift itself over or onto the higher level. While it can only surmount a rise of around 2.5 inches (6 cm), it could be useful for those who have higher transitions between rooms, but still want them both cleaned. In addition, the X50 Ultra works as both a vacuum and a mop, can detect up to 200 types of objects, and has a detangling brush built in to keep hairs from getting wound around its rollers. The Dreame X50 Ultra will be available on Dreame's website and Amazon starting February 14 for $1,699. It's a given that the best robot vacuums can detect objects in their path and avoid them, so they don't get tangled on cables or caught on stray wires. However, the Eureka J15 Max Ultra has a special talent: Thanks to a dual camera system (an infrared camera and a full HD camera) which lets it create 3D images, it can detect clear liquids on your floor. When it does, the robot will automatically lift the roller brush and engage its mopping system to clean up the mess. No more crying over spilled water! Beyond that, the J15 Max Ultra's mops and side brush extend out the sides of the vacuum to sweep debris more effectively and to clean harder-to-reach areas. To avoid getting hairs tangled in the roller brush, the J15 has a "FlexiRazor" -- sort of like an electric shaver -- that cuts hairs into smaller pieces so they can be vacuumed into the base. The J15 Max Ultra will be available in May or June for $1,299. Dreame also previewed its own robot vacuum with a claw attachment; this model is just a prototype, and the company doesn't have any firm plans on when it may come to market. Dreame's claw is a little beefier than Roborock's, and it can lift objects up to 14 ounces in weight. Its AI-driven camera also remembers what it can -- and can't -- pick up, so as to save it time as it goes about your house cleaning up after your laziness. In addition, the Dreame robot vacuum comes with two attachments that snap onto the end of the claw, so you can better clean crevices. One is a sponge for sopping up spills, and the other is a bristly brush for cleaning up cobwebs and the like.

This Robot Vacuum With Task Arm at CES Marks a New Era in Mechanical Cleaning

Expertise Energy, Solar Power, Renewable Energy, Climate Issues, Virtual Power Plants, Grid Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, Energy-Savings Tips, Smart Thermostats, Portable Power Stations, Home Battery Solutions, EV Charging Infrastructure, Home Anyone else revert back to an insolent teen when there are dirty socks scattered about? Or worse, transform into a nagging and defeated parent when it's someone else's undergarments that need picking up? We've seen the future and in it, robots are picking up after us for a change. The robot in question is Roborock's shiny new Saros Z70, a new model we watched pick up socks for hours here at CES 2025 to demonstrate the next phase in mechanized cleaning. It's the first-ever mass produced robovac to have this particular skill. And, frankly, we can't wait to get one of our own. Here's how it went down and what we think of the soon-to-be-released robot vac. In a Las Vegas hotel room at CES, and even before that in a small press demo in New York, we watched the Roborock Saros Z70 size up sock after sock, pinching with a mechanical arm. It was so much fun to watch, we made the robot vacuum clean up the same few socks over and over and over again. If the robots ever decide to rise up, we just hope they'll forgive us. The Roborock Saros Z70 is the first mass-market robot vacuum with a mechanical arm designed to pick up and move larger debris while it cleans. At the preview event in New York before CES and at the trade show, we noticed that the Saros's arm might not always pick up an item on the first try, and the number of objects it can manipulate is pretty small for now. But the technology shows potential to go far beyond just socks. The five-axis robotic arm, called the OmniGrip, can pick up things that weigh as much as 300 grams -- about 10.5 ounces -- and can deposit them in designated areas where you tell them to. Read more: Stop Scalding Your Tongue: This $25 Cat Robot 'Blows' on Your Drink to Cool It The Saros Z70 isn't on the market just yet, although Roborock told us they expect it to be available sometime in the first half of the year. The price also isn't available yet, but high-end robot vacuums routinely run $1,500 or more. Here's what we saw in the hours we spent watching this little robot. In its debut on stage at the Soho House members' club in downtown Manhattan before CES, Roborock's Saros Z70 prototype initially refused to emerge from its chamber (who among us hasn't suffered stage fright?), a mechanical glitch we are assured has been remedied for the retail version. After a few false starts, the arm was set free from its onboard cabin, at which time the slender circular vac approached a crumpled sock, sending its arm twisting out and down to capture it, much like those infernal claw machine games found in arcades. Once it got going, the robot arm picked up several socks. It dropped the occasional pickup but didn't give up until it had it in its clutches, and then dutifully carried each one to a single area on the stage designated by a brand rep through the mobile app. A rep from the company told us the current version is better at recognizing black socks than white ones. While the demo was mostly controlled, the final version of the vac will seek out and remove debris on its own during regular cleaning cycles. During an initial sweep, the Saros Z70 should carry out normal duties but also detect and mark objects it can lift. In theory, it will then circle back to items such as socks, tissues and small towels to tidy up during a second round of cleaning. The Saros Z70 is able to detect up to 108 different obstacles. While the list of objects the OmniGrip can actually lift is far smaller, more items will be supported in future software upgrades, according to Roborock. Those who buy the first-gen model can expect remote improvements to the OmniGrip without having to shell out more dough. In Las Vegas, we spent more than an hour with the robot as it picked up socks in a hotel room. One caveat is that the vacuum was following a fairly prescribed routine -- it would go in a straight line, pick up a sock set off to the side of its track, then proceed a few feet to drop it in a basket and return, along that straight line, to its base. Roborock said this program, designed for demonstration, kept it from following its usual routine, which would include starting to map the room. Rather than stand there while the robovac meandered its way around a suite in The Venetian, it kept to a tight schedule. That doesn't mean we didn't get to see the machine try to problem solve. A company representative told us what types of items it had been programmed to pick up -- socks, small towels, small pieces of paper and sandals. We threw down a wool beanie hat, which is basically a sock. The Roborock had no trouble identifying it and picking it up. It was fascinating watching the vacuum figure out how to pick something up. Sometimes it would drive past the sock it was supposed to pick up, and we would all sigh in disappointment that it was going to fail. But then it would rotate and look behind it, and pick up the sock successfully. Not every run was a success. Sometimes it tried to grab an object and it slipped out of its grip. At other times, it seemed to rebel against being a trade show prototype, spontaneously deciding to start mapping the room. While the list of objects the vacuum can identify is relatively small, Roborock plans to add more as it develops the software intelligence to do so. Future updates might include an ability to pick up cat toys or shoes and put them where they're supposed to go. The smarter it gets with the mechanical arm, the more you can envision a robot vacuum that can truly clean a messy, dirty floor with little prep. If you're worried about the arm grabbing an innocent cat or a tuft of a toddler's hair, Roborock says the arm's grip isn't strong enough to do any harm. Just in case, the vac includes a child lock and safety stop button, allowing for immediate shutdown in any scenario. There are also pet-friendly features that allows you to check in on your animals, capture snapshots and schedule on-demand cruises. The vac moves aside when approaching pets to avoid frightening them. While the grabbing arm gets most of the glory, none of its performance would be possible without precision sensors, a camera and an LED light fixed to the robot's slim frame, all of which are controlled by Roborock's next-gen StarSight navigation and object recognition system. "Instead of using a traditional LDS (lidar) tower module for navigation, the system integrates next-gen dual-light 3D time-of-flight sensors and RGB cameras powered by AI to determine its position, surroundings and whether the object it grips is overweight," Roborock said in a statement. In addition to its flashy new appendage, the Roborock Saros Z70 has the robovac basics down. It features 22,000 Pa of suction power, paired with a dual anti-tangle system, which deploys itself to prevent hair from tangling around the vacuum. The machine's dual-spinning mops can lift up to 2.2 centimeters (just under an inch), allowing for increased air circulation and faster drying and prevents the vac from dragging dirt across clean surfaces. All of this comes inside one of the slimmest robot vacuums on the market at just 7.98cm (3.14 inches) high.

Rock a new era of cleaning with AI-powered robot vacuums from Roborock

The newly announced Roborock Saros Series robot cleaning vacuums could make your cleaning routine smarter. The news is awash with stories about advancements in AI, but it can be hard to imagine how this increasingly popular technology actually affects our day-to-day lives. Roborock, a leader in robotic cleaning solutions with a decade of innovation to its name, has taken to CES 2025 to launch a brand-new line of AI-enhanced robotic cleaning vacuums. We're not quite to the point of having powerful humanoid robots to do our daily bidding, but that doesn't mean we haven't entered a new era of intelligent cleaning and organization. Leading that new era is the Roborock Saros series of vacuums. We're all busy, and we're all looking for new tech that can help us check off the mundane chores of our day so we can spend more time with people we love doing things we love. To help accomplish this goal, Roborock has committed to innovating new technology to improve our quality of life for more than a decade. The tech sector's recent push into AI-driven tools has made more advanced smart home technology available on a wider scale that can better accomplish everyday tasks. Roborock has made its line of robotic cleaners smarter by integrating 3D ToF sensors and visual recognition technology, backed by AI, to enable multimodal data fusion. This gives the robotic cleaners the power to not just "see" their surroundings, but to utilize point cloud data to construct 3D models of their environment to better understand depth and spatial relationships. Rather than simply perceiving its environment as a series of lines, these 3D models allow the robotic cleaner to perceive surfaces, improving the detection of object shapes and positions even when faced with complex furniture layouts. This advancement in detection doesn't just improve the way the robotic cleaner learns its user's preferences -- it allows Roborock to further innovate on the design and define the future of what robotic cleaners are capable of. We think of robotic cleaners as vacuums and mops, at best, but Roborock has expanded its lineup of cleaners to include an AI-powered robotic arm that can actually detect and interact with items in its environment. Not only does the robotic arm have the ability to pick up on obstacles like slippers, socks, toys and pet supplies, but it can also neatly organize them based on classification rules defined by you. And it doesn't stop there. Roborock robotic cleaners continue to learn through function, improving every time you use them by fine-tuning their functionality to your needs and home. This kind of innovation can truly make your daily life better. The Roborock Saros Series embraces the latest in AI technology to redefine the smart home cleaning experience. These three unique, innovative and smart robotic cleaners merge cutting-edge AI tech with modern design for an elegant but functional device capable of self-learning and multitasking. The Roborock Saros 10 is the first to feature Roborock's RetractSense Navigation System, a one-of-a-kind feature that allows the cleaner to retract its Laser Distance Sensor module so that it can pass under low-clearance areas such as furniture without compromising its 100-degree field of view. The ultra-low profile design of the Saros 10 is combined with powerful suction technology and a Dual Anti-Tangle System, allowing it to effectively capture dirt and debris with its FlexiArm Riser Side Brush. This prevents hair from tangling around the vacuum's rollers and channels it to its rightful place in the dustbin. The FlexiArm Riser side brush automatically retracts when no longer necessary. The Saros 10 also benefits from improvements to Roborock's VibraRise mopping system. Now equipped with VibraRise 4.0, the Saros 10 features a dense, more absorbent mop than its predecessors, with two zones that vibrate at 4,000 times per minute each for deep stain removal and an overall superior mopping experience -- all without you ever lifting a finger. If you do want to have a little more say in how your Saros 10 cleaner handles its duties, you can opt to set the RockDock Ultra 2.0's various modes, such as Vacuum Only, or Carpets First, which allow the vibrating mop to detach and remain at the base to prevent dampening carpets. Speaking of the RockDock Ultra 2.0, the design has been upgraded with a sleek new temperate glass finish, giving it a modern look to coincide with its modern feature set. It has an easily accessible bin for faster cleaning, an efficient 2.5-hour charge time, and new adaptive water temperatures that can handle an array of mopping challenges. While the Saros 10 is an excellent entry point to improved robotic vacuum cleaning technology, the Saros 10R is the shining star of Roborock's lineup. Powered by AI through Roborock's StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 technology, the Saros 10R is ultra-thin, ultra-intelligent, and the best in robotic vacuuming and mopping performance. It is designed to be efficient, featuring many of the same design bells and whistles as the Saros 10. This includes the AdaptiLift chassis for determining mid-to-high pile carpets and crossing thresholds, and around 20,000 pa of suction power paired with the anti-tangle system. The Saros 10R is paired with the Multifunctional Dock 4.0, which boasts 176°F hot water mop washing, auto mop removal, and a fast 2.5-hour charge. It can intelligently estimate the required power for the remaining cleaning areas and tasks, charging the vacuum quickly to complete its chores in a more timely manner rather than forcing you to be inconvenienced by vacuuming and mopping off schedule. This can be combined with off-peak charging, allowing for optimal energy usage. You can set the off-peak hours with the updated and enhanced Roborock app or you can rely on the new Roborock SmartPlan 2.0 user experience. The SmartPlan 2.0 user experience leverages the power of AI learning to adjust and customize your Saros 10R cleaner to a preferred cleaning route, suction power, and water volume based on data and usage history from your home, creating a cleaning schedule that is tailor-made to your home and lifestyle. No time to haggle with a smartphone app? That's okay, the Saros 10R can recognize voice commands by simply saying, "Hello, Rocky!" The Saros 10R is also compatible with your favorite smart home control devices, such as Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Home. If that's not enough advancements in technology for you, then what you might be looking for is the Roborock Saros Z70. The Z70 is a cutting-edge robotic vacuum that features all the same advances as the Saros 10 and 10R, but with one nifty new feature that will really blow your socks off -- or at least organize them. That's right, the Saros Z70 features a first-of-its-kind foldable robotic arm with OmniGrip. The five-axis robotic arm is folded into the vacuum's ultra-slim 3.14 in body, and can unfold, extend, and twist both horizontally and vertically to pick up and move light objects and obstacles. Currently, the arm is capable of moving obstacles weighing less than 10.5 ounces, including socks, tissues, and even sandals. Currently, the Z70 can detect up to 108 different obstacles, allowing users to label up to 50 additional objects in the Roborock app. More recognizable objects are expected to be supported in future software updates. The Roborock Saros Z70 forgoes the traditional LDS module used by other robotic cleaning vacuums and is instead powered by Roborock's StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, a next-gen dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor and RGB cameras that are fed into an AI technology capable of mapping the cleaner's environment with precise obstacle detection. The robot can intelligently decide how to interact with objects and obstacles, such as deploying the OmniGrip arm to move small toys and cables and then cleaning the previously missed area. The new VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance tech also helps with cleaning around loose cables and irregularly shaped walls. The Saros Z70's OmniGrip arm is also equipped with a fun little camera that can be used with the new "Search for Pet" feature, which can help find your furry companion in your home and provide a video call feature so you can check in on them when you are away. You can even schedule on-demand cruises or manually control the robot's patrols to keep up with your fur baby's day. Don't worry, though, the Z70 does not store any images or video, so you can trust that your family's safety and privacy are secure. Fully automated cleaning robots may not be for everybody. Some folks still prefer the good old-fashioned stick vacuum. Roborock's F25 Series features five new models of smart vacuums, offering smooth and spotless cleaning experiences that still require a little of that good old elbow grease if you want to get the job done. The F25 series is still powered with innovative smart features that help you to spend less time cleaning and more time doing what you love. With a powerful suction of 20,000 Pa and the ability to reach a frequency of 450 cleaning strokes per minute, the F25 Series effectively offers deep cleaning capabilities with 99.9% bacteria removal with seamless movement and zero-tangle functionality. The Roborock F25 Series features shark-tooth-like blades, dubbed "JawScrapers," that capture and eliminate hair tangles so you can get a streak-free clean every time. The slim design of the F25 Series makes it easy to reach under furniture and get close to edges, with no suction loss even when tilted. The F25 Series offers five new models to choose from: the Roborock F25, F25 ALT, F25 ACE, F25 RT, and the F25 LT. Each is packed with an array of features that help you work smarter, not harder, to enjoy a clean home. The Roborock range of smart cleaning technology powered by intelligent AI improves the way we approach vacuuming, mopping and organizing, and frees up our time to do more of what we love with the people we love. Roborock's technology is user-centric and R&D-driven, resulting in cleaning solutions that cater to the needs of homes in more than 170 countries. Millions of users have come to rely on Roborock's intelligent cleaning technology, making it a global leader in the smart cleaning industry. The Saros and F25 series of cleaners are further building upon the legacy of a trusted brand with a decade of experience in changing the way we approach our daily chores. As we move into a new era of cleaning powered by advanced AI technology, Roborock's Saros and F25 series cleaners are at the forefront of innovation. Say goodbye to old-school mops and buckets, and rock new, AI-powered robot cleaners in 2025.

Roborock's Saros Line Features Useful AI and a Robotic Arm

At this year's CES, Roborock bet big on artificial intelligence. Their vacuums are for those tired of rolling the dice on robovacs that can't slide their way out from under a couch, and also those tired of supposed AI features in products that are actually full of hot air . Roborock's new robot vacuums aren't just cleaning tools, they're intelligent home assistants. Roborock's showstopper at this year's CES is the Saros series, which features the first mass-market robot vacuum with a robotic arm. "Saros" is an astronomical term for the cycle of 18 years and 11 days used to predict solar and lunar eclipses. The Saros vacuums use data to build intricate 3D models of your space, respond efficiently to real-time challenges (helpful when you're not home) and adjust suction power for quiet hours (helpful when you are home). The more these self-learning machines clean, the smarter they get. The Saros Z70 is an ultra-slim 8 cm, which lets it roll under furniture. Much like its Roborock cousin, the Qrevo Curv, the Z70 uses the AdaptiLift Chassis, to lift its wheels and raise its frame by 10 mm to cross through doorways and high-pile carpets. It also boasts 22,000Pa suction power, a dual anti-tangle system that prevents clumps of hair from interrupting its routine and the StarSight navigation system. But these aren't the features that got everyone at CES talking. What really sets the Z70 apart is its robotic arm, the first of its kind on a mass-produced robot vacuum. Known as the OmniGrip, this arm can grab obstructions like socks, small towels, tissues and sandals that weigh less than 300 grams. You can use the Obstacle Definition feature in the app to note 50 different objects, tailoring the vacuum's recognition capabilities to your unique home. Safety, of course, comes first: The arm isn't strong enough to grab your pet, and the vacuum comes equipped with a child lock and a safety stop button. Here's how it works: The Z70 does one run through the room to clean and identify stray objects, then returns to move the obstacles and clean the previously blocked spot. It can do a third lap through the room to move an object to another location, like a dirty laundry basket or a toy chest. CNET spent hours watching the Z70 doing its thing and unanimously voted it Best of CES for smart home or home tech product. The arm rising from the top of the vacuum reminded us of scenes from science-fiction blockbusters. CNET's team unanimously voted the Saros Z70 But this isn't an imaginary future: The Z70 is expected to launch in the first half of 2025. The Saros 10R has many of the same features as the Z70, aside from, you know, the cool robotic arm. Both vacuums have the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 navigation and obstacle recognition technology. StarSight bucks the traditional Laser Distance Sensor (LDS) system for dual-light 3D Time of Flight technology and an AI-fueled RGB camera. This means the vacuum is collecting way more data while it's working. The steady stream of data points at a high sampling rate - 21 times that of LDS systems - enables precise and rich 3D mapping of the room and the ability to actually see obstacles while cleaning. Through machine learning, the vacuum is currently able to detect 108 specific obstacles. The VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance measures the height and distance between the vacuum and objects to its side so it doesn't knock into walls or get caught in dangling cables. It does this by including a wide vertical laser on top of its forward-pointing laser. Both the Z70 and the 10R use the Multifunctional Dock 4.0 which juices up the vacuum in only 2.5 hours. The company expects the model to be available early this year. The Saros 10 upgrades the experience of the popular S8 MaxV Ultra by introducing the RetractSense Navigation System. The LDS module, which looks like a knob at the top of the vacuum, retracts so it can slide under low-clearance areas. The vacuum shrinks down to eight centimeters high, just like the Z70 and the 10R. While the module is retracted,, the Wide-Angle Vision Module still ensures that the sensor keeps a 100-degree view, and then rises when exiting the lower space so there's no lag in mapping. The Saros 10 also uses lasers to navigate slanted surfaces and avoid scratches. Saros 10's Reactive AI 3.0 uses triple-structured lights in the front, along with the RGB camera and Vertibeam light, to cut down on blind spots and optimize response time. The VibraRise 4.0 mopping system shakes to effectively scrub a spot-4,000 swipes per minute - and is smart enough to detach the mop when it isn't needed so your carpets get clean but not wet. This vacuum uses the RockDock Ultra 2.0, which can also fully charge the vacuum in only 2.5 hours. The 10 will launch in January 2025.

At CES, Roborock Unveils Three Robovacs That Hint at the Future of Home Cleaning

Following the success of its S, Q, and Qrevo lines, Roborock unveils the next-generation Saros series. At CES 2025, Roborock has unveiled its groundbreaking Saros series which is a trio of robotic AI-powered vacuum cleaners set to transform home cleaning. Under the banner "Rock a New Era," these smart cleaners are poised to make your floors sparkle while tackling age-old cleaning challenges with a dash of high-tech wizardry. With features like robotic arms, object recognition, pet-friendly intelligence, and advanced navigation systems, the Saros series â€"a new name that will serve as a cornerstone for showcasing Roborock's ongoing innovationâ€" represents a major leap forward in home robotics technology. Discover Roborock's CES 2025 Innovations The Saros Z70 is the showstopper of the lineup and features the OmniGrip - a foldable robotic arm that can pick up small items weighing up to 300g (10,15oz): This little marvel doesn't just clean but it tidies up after you (socks, small towels, tissue papers...) and turns the traditional robovac into an innovative home assistant. The robotic pinch arm is equipped with precision sensors, a camera, and an LED light so that it can determine its position, surroundings and whether an object is too heavy to lift. The Saros Z70 also boasts an AI-powered navigation system, named StarSightâ"¢ Autonomous System 2.0, which creates a 3D map of your home using dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight sensors and RGB cameras. This advanced system allows it to navigate around obstacles with unique precision and it can detect up to 108 different types of objects. This version creates detailed spatial awareness with over 21,600 data points at a 38,400 Hz frequency and surpasses even the Qrevo Slim's, which first introduced StarSight technology to consumers. With a whopping 22,000 Pa suction power, it's ready to devour dirt from any surface. For pet owners, the Saros Z70 offers special features like video Call and cruise, pet area recognition and even a "search for the pet" function. Roborock also hinted at a future update that could allow the Saros Z70 to play with cats while their owners are away. Discover Roborock's CES 2025 Innovations The Saros Z70 also boasts an ultra-slim 7.98cm (3,14 inches) profile which makes it one of the thinnest robot vacuum on the market so that it can slide effortlessly under low furniture. Borrowing technology from the Qrevo Curv (included in Gizmodo's Best of 2024 list), its smart AdaptiLiftâ"¢ chassis helps the robot smoothly climb over thresholds and navigate thick carpets. The Saros 10 RetractSenseâ"¢ Navigation System allows its LiDAR module to retract into its body which gives it a slim profile (7.98cm / 3,14 inches) that can shimmy under even the lowest of sofas. When the robot detects more headroom, the LiDAR pops back up like a periscope for full-range mapping. But don't let its svelte figure fool you: The Saros 10 packs a punch with its 22,000 Pa suction power and VibraRiseâ"¢ 4.0 mopping module. This vibrating mop pad system is an improvement over previous models and promises more effective mopping performance. The Saros 10 also features the new VertiBeamâ"¢ technology which uses vertical structured light to help the robot detect objects that might be invisible to a single laser: This is useful for avoiding obstacles like unfolded cables and irregularly shaped furniture. The Saros 10R boasts the StarSightâ"¢ Autonomous System 2.0 (unlike the Saros 10 which uses only LiDAR) and uses a combination of 3D sensors and AI-powered cameras to create a detailed map of your home. While it may have slightly less suction power at roughly 20,000 Pa than the Saros 10, the 10R version compensates with its superior intellect: It's always three steps ahead and strategizes the most efficient cleaning path for your home. Whether it's the Saros Z70 picking up after you with its robotic arm, the Saros 10 slipping under your furniture with its retractable LiDAR, or the Saros 10R outsmarting dirt with its AI and plumbing integration, the future of home cleaning is here. Discover Roborock's CES 2025 Innovations In addition to its robot vacuum cleaners, Roborock has unveiled a new line of handheld wet-dry vacuum cleaners at CES 2025. The F25 Series, comprising five models - F25, F25 ALT, F25 ACE, F25 RT, and F25 LT - offers a smart and efficient cleaning solution for those who prefer manual control. These devices boast great features which will help you tackle dirt under low furniture, avoid tangles and ensure streak-free cleaning results at all times. The F25 Series stands out with its impressive powerful 20,000 Pa suction, 450 cleaning strokes per minute, and over 20N downward cleaning pressure for spotless results in a single stroke. Each model in the F25 Series lineup boasts unique features designed to meet diverse consumer needs: While the standard F25 impresses with its cutting-edge DirTectâ"¢ smart sensor technology and self-washing capabilities, the F25 ACE takes convenience a step further with its integrated detergent tank, albeit at the cost of a smaller clean water tank. Budget-conscious shoppers aren't left behind as the F25 RT offers a competitive 40-minute runtime which proves that affordability doesn't have to compromise performance.

Next-Level Clean: Roborock's New Vacuum Has an Arm to Lift and Move Your Junk

I'm PCMag's senior analyst covering smart home and wearable devices. I've been writing about tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to joining PCMag, I made educational videos for an electronics store called Abt Electronics in Illinois, and before that I spent eight years covering the smart home market for CNET. Debuting at CES 2025, the Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop hybrid that takes tidying up to the next level with a fully retractable mechanical arm capable of recognizing objects, picking them up, and putting them away. The Saros Z70 promises to be Roborock's most capable model yet with 22,000Pa of vacuum suction power and a new navigation system using time-of-flight (TOF) sensors. You also get a dock that can empty its dustbin, wash its mop pads, and even remove those pads for dry runs. Go Go Gadget Robot Arm Robots with object-gripping arms aren't uncommon at CES. LG, in particular, has shown several concept home-helper robots over the years with similar capabilities. Moreover, numerous startups have teased humanoid robot helpers that were clearly inspired by Rosey herself. That said, the Roborock Saros Z70 has a distinct advantage over its flashy CES predecessors: It's actually coming to market this year. Roborock isn't promising infinite capabilities for the arm at launch. The five-axis OmniGrip has a built-in camera to help it maneuver but is limited to picking up objects weighing less than 10.6 ounces. At first, it will recognize socks, sandals, tissues, and towels, with more object types to be added via over-the-air firmware updates in the future, Roborock says. Via its companion app, you can train it to bring each of those four objects to different spots in your home. The tissues can go to the trash can, while the sandals can go to your closet. The Saros Z70 will clean in three passes. On the first, it will vacuum and/or mop and mark any objects that need picking up. On the second pass, it will move the objects to the side and clean the previously obstructed spot. Finally, it will put the objects away. The Z70 will navigate using 3D Time-of-Flight sensors, an RGB camera, and AI. Roborock has trained it to recognize up to 108 objects, even if it can't pick them all up, and you'll be able to teach it up to 50 customizable objects by labeling them in the app. In theory, then, when bedtime comes around, the Saros Z70 can help you find your child's missing Teddy Bear if it saw the bear during the run. Cleaning, Climbing, and Reaching Aside from the robotic arm, the Roborock Saros Z70 carries forward all of the features from the company's excellent 2024 flagship, the Qrevo Curv, including the ability to lift itself up and over objects and small thresholds. Like the Qrevo Curv, the Saros Z70 has a FlexiArm Riser Side Brush and dual spinning mop pads that can extend to the side to clean along walls and in corners. The Saros Z70 can also lift its mop pads 0.87 inches above the floor to help keep them away from carpets. Beyond what the Curv can do, the Saros Z70 gains the ability to automatically drop off its mop pads at its base station to completely avoid cross-contamination with carpets, similar to the Dreame X30 Ultra. The Saros Z70's 22,000Pa of suction power also sets a new benchmark as Roborock continues to lead in this spec. The Curv held the standard previously with 18,500Pa of suction. Because it ditches LiDAR in favor of Time-of-Flight sensors, the Saros Z70 is just 3.14 inches tall, whereas the Curv stands 4.1 inches thanks to its tower on top. Its shorter design will allow the Saros Z70 to more easily fit under furniture compared with the Curv. Roborock also promises its advanced navigation will help it avoid bumping into furniture and objects while nimbly cleaning alongside these obstacles. Otherwise, the Saros Z70 has the features you'd expect from a high-end Roborock hybrid, including built-in voice command support. It can empty its dustbin and wash and dry its mop pads at the dock. It can act as a security camera, and you can send it out to try to locate your pets. The Saros Z70 will work with Alexa and Google Assistant, and an over-the-air update will add Matter support for wider interoperability with third-party smart home devices. A New Saros Trio While the Saros Z70 is certainly the headliner, Roborock is teasing a couple of other robot vacuums at CES to round out its new Saros line of vacuums. The Saros 10R is essentially the same as the Z10 but without the mechanical arm. The Saros 10 has a unique radar tower that can retract when it's trying to squeeze under objects. Roborock hasn't officially announced pricing or a release date for the trio yet, other than noting that all three are due out in 2025. The Saros Z70 looks like an exciting step forward for robot vacuums, and once it's available, we'll put that robotic arm to the test to see if it can keep a real-world environment tidy. Recent Roborock models, including the Qrevo Curv, have fallen short of their iRobot counterparts in terms of obstacle avoidance, so we're eager to find out whether the Saros Z70 changes that. Stay tuned for our full review, and in the meantime, check out our roundup of the best robot vacuums you can buy now.

CES 2025: This New Robot Vacuum Has an Arm That Picks Stuff Up

The only CES tech I've seen that made me shout and clap in excitement is the Roborock Saros Z70's robotic arm. Over the past week, I've gotten a sneak peek at tons of smart tech being released at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). But the only tech that made me jump up and clap in excitement was the Roborock Saros Z70: specifically, the moment when the top of the Z70 opened up and a long robotic arm emerged. This arm can gently pick up a shoe, sock, or toy in the robot's path, and then gracefully deposit it in a location of your choosing. For the past 18 months, I have not been coy about how much I like Roborock robot vacuums and mops, if you choose the top of the line models like the S8 MaxV Ultra and the QRevo MaxV or QRevo Curv. Among the reason for my devotion: Roborocks are more autonomous than other robot vacuum cleaners -- they don't get clogged or lost or stranded as often as other brands. Also, they seem to get the floor cleaner. Yes, Roborock has a lot of models, but the company is aiming to streamline the confusion a little bit with a brand-new naming convention: Saros. Roborock has already released two robots under this new naming convention -- the Saros 10 and 10R -- but the Z70 will be the flagship. The arm (officially called the OmniGrip) will be able to pick up six or so different items at a time, from socks to toys, and then, depending on what the AI identifies the object as, will drop it in a pre-designated spot. While it already recognizes 108 objects, the open-source AI model will let users identify and name 50 additional objects. In other words, the Roborock can now pick up after your family. You can ask the Saros where it last saw your kid's missing sneaker. If the idea of a robot arm emerging from your vacuum cleaner freaks you out, it won't work until you set it up. One of the nice aspects about the arm is that future improvements to the arm are mere software updates. I asked if the arm would be able to help free the robot from a stuck spot, like it would on an excavator; while it can't currently, future updates might make that possible. As exciting as that is, it's not the only upgrade in the Z70. Every brand I spoke to this week insisted that their vacuum would have "the highest suction power in the industry" but Roborock is going to win that battle, with 22,000Pa. To put it in perspective, plenty of robots I tested in the last year did an admirable job at less than 10,000Pa. There's a question to be asked about how much we gain from this continued escalation of suction power -- does it actually help debris, particularly large debris, move through the rollers so it will not get stuck? The Z70 leverages the technology that we saw in the QRevo Curv, where the chassis can lift its front end to surmount obstacles like cords and rolled rug ends, but it will now use that same tech to exert more pressure on the robot's back end, where the spinning mop brushes are located. That pressure is what has been missing from any robot vacuums released so far, and I, for one, could not be more excited. This could mean finally getting into depressions on tile, grout lines or getting rid of general griminess. With Saros, Roborock is making a deliberate move away from LiDAR, which has been a navigation standard for the last year or two. LiDAR uses light to measure distance, but requires a "tower" on top of the robot, which is why most robots you see these days have a circular "button" on top of the machine to house the LiDAR. Roborock is moving towards AI-assisted cameras to navigate -- specifically, the Starsight Autonomous System 2.0. The Saros is equipped with cameras on the robot and the OmniGrip, and those cameras measure the distance between where the robot is and the space in front of it, both vertical and horizontal. LiDAR "guesses" the distance, so it is less accurate. This new navigation includes Vertibeam, a lateral obstacle avoidance so the robot can vacuum around obstacles like power cords. The Saros Z70 is also very thin, a smidge over three inches tall, so it will slide under your furniture, and includes all the features I love from previous Roborocks: hefty water tanks on the dock, a place for cleaning fluid in the dock, and very fast-charging (only 2.5 hours for a full charge). In news I'm less enthused about, Rocky, the on-board voice assistant, will continue to be present. I don't find Rocky to be all that evolved yet, and he tends to respond to random phrases from my TV a lot, while not listening to me at all. The Saros Z70 is expected to be released in the first half of 2025; there's no pricing information yet.

An arm sticks out of this Roborock vacuum to move toys and socks out the way

In brief: Robotic vacuums can sometimes be like curious toddlers. Leave a sock or towel lying around, and they'll gleefully find it, tangling themselves in the mess. If you're tired of having your cleaning sessions cut short by such mishaps, Roborock has an innovative solution for you. Roborock has taken the wraps off one of the most innovative robot vacuum cleaners to date at the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas - the Saros Z70. At first glance, it looks like your average Roborock vac. But this flagship model packs a serious punch with a built-in robotic arm capable of grabbing and moving obstacles out of the way. This ability is powered by Roborock's new OmniGrip feature, a five-axis mechanical arm neatly housed within the vacuum's compact 7.98 cm body. The arm is equipped with a suite of precision sensors, RGB cameras, and LED lighting. When needed, it extends to pick up and reposition objects such as socks, small towels, tissues, and sandals. As long as the object weighs under 300 grams and isn't alive, the arm will deftly move it aside. Helping that arm is AI bundled into the device, capable of identifying over 108 different obstacles. Those are pre-defined, but the vacuum can identify and label another 50 items. The vacuum initially makes a note of these obstructions, carries on cleaning what it can, and later returns to offending areas to deploy the robotic arm. The company says that the feature enables the Z70 to clean spaces that traditional robot vacuums struggle to access. The arm functionality isn't enabled by default and can be customized through Roborock's smartphone app to specify which objects it should interact with and where they should be placed. Beyond the cool arm trick, the Saros Z70 boasts a suction power rated 22,000 Pa that puts it among the most powerful robot vacuums available. It also includes Roborock's FreeFlow brush system and a liftable side brush designed to prevent hair from tangling the vacuum's internals. For navigation, the Z70 employs Roborock's StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, which enhances precision in mapping and navigation. This system integrates laser sensors, dual 3D time-of-flight cameras, and RGB cameras to map environments and identify obstacles. While an exact release date and pricing have yet to be announced, Roborock has confirmed that the Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop combo will hit the market in the first half of 2025.

The best robot vacuum of CES 2025 - and 4 others that impressed us

Robot vacuums are getting some outstanding upgrades this year, and ZDNET has picked the best ones of them all. 2025 just began, and it's already shaping up to be a great year for robot vacuums. We're seeing unparalleled innovation in this category at the Computer Electronics Show (CES), with futuristic technology coming to store shelves near you this year, including robotic arms and robots that can climb stairs. Also: CES 2025: The 15 most impressive products so far As I roam the halls of CES this year, it's becoming clear that robot vacuums are not what they were even five or six years ago. With self-washing and self-emptying robots becoming the norm, the competing edge has shifted to looking for innovation elsewhere, developing more of the robotic aspects of the device. We've checked out all of the most innovative robot vacuums at CES this year, and here are our picks for the best ones. The Roborock Saros Z70 is our pick for the best robot vacuum at CES 2025. This new robot vacuum and mop with a mechanical arm will be available in the first half of the year. The five-axis arm is tucked into the robot's body and automatically deploys. During a first pass, the robot vacuum cleans your floors and takes note of any temporary objects it detects and recognizes on the floors. The Saros Z70 then does a second pass across your floors to deploy the robotic arm to pick up the objects and put them away in a predetermined spot, then cleans the spot the item occupies. Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right now As mentioned above, the Roborock Saros Z70 will be available later this year, but the price has yet to be announced. The Dreame X50 Ultra is a brand-new robot vacuum and mop that is a redesign of the previous model, the X40 Ultra. This robot is so unique that it can climb short steps up to 6cm in total, with new robotic legs that lift the robot as it approaches a step it can tackle. The robot vacuum has a new dual-roller brush system that directs dirt and debris toward one side of the robot's body, where the nozzle is now located. This approach prevents hair tangles expertly, as the hair slides off the roller brush towards one end, instead of staying in the middle of the brush while trying to go into the nozzle. Also: The best wearable tech we've seen at CES The best part? The Dreame X50 Ultra's MSRP is lower than its predecessor, the $1,900 X40 Ultra. The new Dreame X50 Ultra has a $1,700 MSRP, but an early bird pre-order offer has it at only $1,310. The strongest suction in a robot vacuum on the market is from a brand you've likely never heard of. After years in Europe and Asia, Mova is entering the US market with the Mova V50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop that features 24,000Pa of suction power. This is the strongest suction we've seen so far, with the next tier featuring the Roborock Saros Z70 and Eureka J15 Max Ultra, both of which feature 22,000Pa of suction. The Mova V50 Ultra has a mopping feature with dual-rotating mop pads, an extendable side brush and mop pad, and it also features a retractable LiDAR sensor that tucks itself into the robot when it detects it needs to clean under furniture. Ecovacs' new X8 Pro Omni is the company's latest robot vacuum and mop, released with an extendable OZMO roller mop instead of rotating mop pads. The mop technology, developed by partner Tineco, ensures the robot always mops your floors with clean water instead of dragging a dirty pad. The mop is continuously scrubbed clean within the robot's body, which features two separate clean and dirty water tanks. Also: CES 2025: These 9 best mobile accessories have impressed us the most The X8 Pro Omni, launching this spring, features 18,000Pa of suction power on the vacuum side, expert navigation that creates a real-time 3D map of its surroundings, and improved AI to navigate complex environments. The latest Narwal Flow is the company's new flagship robot vacuum, with a redesigned logo and new technology packed into the robot. This robot vacuum and mop also features a mop roller instead of dual rotating mop pads, but its biggest strength lies in the vacuum. The Deep Carpet Boost technology automatically increases suction when a carpet is detected and lowers the roller brush to reach deep into carpet fibers, reaching dust and dirt that other machines would otherwise miss.

A Robot Vacuum That Picks Up Socks Stole Our Hearts (and Socks) at CES 2025

Sometimes, it's the little things in life. Little things such as not having to pick up dirty socks strewn about the house after a long day. With the unveiling of Roborock's Saros Z70, robovac with first-ever mechanical task arm at CES this week, the future of tidying up looks brighter -- and easier -- than ever. CNET's team of home editors unanimously chose the novel robot vac for Best of CES Award. The SarosZ70 edged out dozens of eye-catching home tech launches including another robot vacuum that climbs stairs (sort of,) an indoor pod garden that waters plants with fog and a nifty solar-powered cooler. We've now seen the impressive robot in action twice: at a preview event in New York in December and again here at CES 2025. After hours of watching the SarosZ70 pick up socks, debris and winter hats and deposit them in single pile, the only question left is, how soon can we have one? The Roborock Saros Z70 is the first mass-market robot vacuum with a mechanical arm designed to pick up and move larger debris while it cleans. At the preview event in New York before CES and at the trade show, we noticed that the Saros's arm might not always pick up an item on the first try, and the number of objects it can manipulate is pretty small for now. The technology shows potential to go far beyond just socks. The five-axis robotic arm, called the OmniGrip, can pick up things that weigh as much as 300 grams -- about 10.5 ounces -- and can deposit them in designated areas where you tell them to. Read more: Stop Scalding Your Tongue: This $25 Cat Robot 'Blows' on Your Drink to Cool It The Saros Z70 isn't on the market just yet, although Roborock told us they expect it to be available sometime in the first half of the year. The price also isn't available yet, but high-end robot vacuums routinely run $1,500 or more. Here's what we saw in the hours we spent watching this little robot. In its debut on stage at the Soho House members' club in downtown Manhattan before CES, Roborock's Saros Z70 prototype initially refused to emerge from its chamber (who among us hasn't suffered stage fright?), a mechanical glitch we are assured has been remedied for the retail version. After a few false starts, the arm was set free from its onboard cabin, at which time the slender circular vac approached a crumpled sock, sending its arm twisting out and down to capture it, much like those infernal claw machine games found in arcades. Once it got going, the robot arm picked up several socks. It dropped the occasional pickup but didn't give up until it had it in its clutches, and then dutifully carried each one to a single area on the stage designated by a brand rep through the mobile app. A rep from the company told us the current version is better at recognizing black socks than white ones. While the demo was mostly controlled, the final version of the vac will seek out and remove debris on its own during regular cleaning cycles. During an initial sweep, the Saros Z70 should carry out normal duties but also detect and mark objects it can lift. In theory, it will then circle back to items such as socks, tissues and small towels to tidy up during a second round of cleaning. The Saros Z70 is able to detect up to 108 different obstacles. While the list of objects the OmniGrip can actually lift is far smaller, more items will be supported in future software upgrades, according to Roborock. Those who buy the first-gen model can expect remote improvements to the OmniGrip without having to shell out more dough. In Las Vegas, we spent more than an hour with the robot as it picked up socks in a hotel room. One caveat is that the vacuum was following a fairly prescribed routine -- it would go in a straight line, pick up a sock set off to the side of its track, then proceed a few feet to drop it in a basket and return, along that straight line, to its base. Roborock said this program, designed for demonstration, kept it from following its usual routine, which would include starting to map the room. Rather than stand there while the robovac meandered its way around a suite in The Venetian, it kept to a tight schedule. That doesn't mean we didn't get to see the machine try to problem solve. A company representative told us what types of items it had been programmed to pick up -- socks, small towels, small pieces of paper and sandals. We threw down a wool beanie hat, which is basically a sock. The Roborock had no trouble identifying it and picking it up. It was fascinating watching the vacuum figure out how to pick something up. Sometimes it would drive past the sock it was supposed to pick up, and we would all sigh in disappointment that it was going to fail. But then it would rotate and look behind it, and pick up the sock successfully. Not every run was a success. Sometimes it tried to grab an object and it slipped out of its grip. At other times, it seemed to rebel against being a trade show prototype, spontaneously deciding to start mapping the room. While the list of objects the vacuum can identify is relatively small, Roborock plans to add more as it develops the software intelligence to do so. Future updates might include an ability to pick up cat toys or shoes and put them where they're supposed to go. The smarter it gets with the mechanical arm, the more you can envision a robot vacuum that can truly clean a messy, dirty floor with little prep. If you're worried about the arm grabbing an innocent cat or a tuft of a toddler's hair, Roborock says the arm's grip isn't strong enough to do any harm. Just in case, the vac includes a child lock and safety stop button, allowing for immediate shutdown in any scenario. There are also pet-friendly features that allows you to check in on your animals, capture snapshots and schedule on-demand cruises. The vac moves aside when approaching pets to avoid frightening them. While the grabbing arm gets most of the glory, none of its performance would be possible without precision sensors, a camera and an LED light fixed to the robot's slim frame, all of which are controlled by Roborock's next-gen StarSight navigation and object recognition system. "Instead of using a traditional LDS (lidar) tower module for navigation, the system integrates next-gen dual-light 3D time-of-flight sensors and RGB cameras powered by AI to determine its position, surroundings and whether the object it grips is overweight," Roborock said in a statement. In addition to its flashy new appendage, the Roborock Saros Z70 has the robovac basics down. It features 22,000 Pa of suction power, paired with a dual anti-tangle system, which deploys itself to prevent hair from tangling around the vacuum. The machine's dual-spinning mops can lift up to 2.2 centimeters (just under an inch), allowing for increased air circulation and faster drying and prevents the vac from dragging dirt across clean surfaces. All of this comes inside one of the slimmest robot vacuums on the market at just 7.98cm (3.14 inches) high.

We Spent Hours Watching a Robot Vacuum Pick Up Socks. It's a Dream Come True

Expertise Energy, Solar Power, Renewable Energy, Climate Issues, Virtual Power Plants, Grid Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, Energy-Savings Tips, Smart Thermostats, Portable Power Stations, Home Battery Solutions, EV Charging Infrastructure, Home Envision a robot vacuum cleaner. Now envision a mechanical arm extending in front of it to pick up a sock that someone peeled off and tossed to the ground. And now imagine this same robot vacuum cleaner picking up a bunch of discarded items and neatly arranging them, while cleaning your floor. That's the Roborock Saros Z70, a new robot vacuum we spent hours making pick up (clean!) socks to demonstrate an innovative feature in the world of mechanized cleaning. It's a first. And it's a dream come true. In a Las Vegas hotel room at CES 2025, and even before that in a small demo in New York for journalists, we watched the Roborock Saros Z70 size up sock after sock, pinching with a mechanical arm. It was so much fun to watch, we made the robot vacuum clean up the same few socks over and over and over again. If the robots ever decide to rise up, we hope they'll forgive us. The Roborock Saros Z70 is the first mass-market robot vacuum with a mechanical arm designed to pick up and move larger debris while it cleans. At the preview event in New York before CES and at the trade show, we noticed that the Saros's arm might not always pick up an item on the first try, and the number of objects it can manipulate is pretty small for now. But the technology shows potential to go far beyond just socks. The five-axis robotic arm, called OmniGrip, can pick up things that weigh as much as 300 grams -- about 10.5 ounces -- and can deposit them in designated areas where you tell them to. The Saros Z70 isn't on the market just yet, although Roborock told us they expect it to be available sometime in the first half of the year. The price also isn't available yet, but high-end robot vacuums routinely run $1,500 or more. Here's what we saw in the hours we spent watching this little robot. In its debut on stage at the Soho House members' club in downtown Manhattan before CES, Roborock's Saros Z70 prototype initially refused to emerge from its chamber (who among us hasn't suffered stage fright?), a mechanical glitch we are assured has been remedied for the retail version. After a few false starts, the arm was set free from its onboard cabin, at which time the slender circular vac approached a crumpled sock, sending its arm twisting out and down to capture it, much like those infernal claw machine games found in arcades. Once it got going, the robot arm picked up several socks. It dropped the occasional pickup but didn't give up until it had it in its clutches, and then dutifully carried each one to a single area on the stage designated by a brand rep through the mobile app. A rep from the company told us the current version is better at recognizing black socks than white ones. While the demo was mostly controlled, the final version of the vac will seek out and remove debris on its own during regular cleaning cycles. During an initial sweep, the Saros Z70 should carry out normal duties but also detect and mark objects it can lift. In theory, it will then circle back to items such as socks, tissues and small towels to tidy up during a second round of cleaning. The Saros Z70 is able to detect up to 108 different obstacles. While the list of objects OmniGrip can actually lift is far smaller, more items will be supported in future software upgrades, according to Roborock's official release. Those who buy the first-gen model can expect remote improvements to the OmniGrip without having to shell out more dough. In Las Vegas, we spent more than an hour with the robot as it picked up socks in a hotel room. One caveat is that the vacuum was following a fairly prescribed routine -- it would go in a straight line, pick up a sock set off to the side of its track, then proceed a few feet to drop it in a basket and return, along that straight line, to its base. Roborock said this program, designed for demonstration, kept it from following its usual routine, which would include starting to map the room. Rather than stand there while the robot vacuum meandered its way around a suite in The Venetian, it kept to a tight schedule. That doesn't mean we didn't get to see the machine try to problem solve. A company representative told us what types of items it had been programmed to pick up -- socks, small towels, small pieces of paper and sandals. We threw down a wool beanie hat, which is basically a sock. The Roborock had no trouble identifying it and picking it up. It was fascinating watching the vacuum figure out how to pick something up. Sometimes it would drive past the sock it was supposed to pick up, and we would all sigh in disappointment that it was going to fail. But then it would rotate and look behind it, and pick up the sock successfully. Not every run was a success. Sometimes it tried to grab an object and it slipped out of its grip. At other times, it seemed to rebel against being a trade show prototype, spontaneously deciding to start mapping the room. While the list of objects the vacuum can identify is relatively small, Roborock plans to add more as it develops the software intelligence to do so. Future updates might include an ability to pick up cat toys or shoes and put them where they're supposed to go. The smarter it gets with the mechanical arm, the more you can envision a robot vacuum that can truly clean a messy, dirty floor with little prep. If you're worried about the arm grabbing an innocent cat or a tuft of a toddler's hair, Roborock says the arm's grip isn't strong enough to do any harm. Just in case, the vac includes a child lock and safety stop button, allowing for immediate shutdown in any scenario. There are also pet-friendly features that allows you to check in on your animals, capture snapshots and schedule on-demand cruises. The vac moves aside when approaching pets to avoid frightening them. While the grabbing arm gets most of the glory, none of its performance would be possible without precision sensors, a camera and an LED light fixed to the robot's slim frame, all of which are controlled by Roborock's next-gen StarSight navigation and object recognition system. "Instead of using a traditional LDS (lidar) tower module for navigation, the system integrates next-gen dual-light 3D time-of-flight sensors and RGB cameras powered by AI to determine its position, surroundings and whether the object it grips is overweight," Roborock said in a statement. In addition to its flashy new appendage, the Roborock Saros Z70 has the robovac basics down. It features 22,000 Pa of suction power, paired with a dual anti-tangle system, which deploys itself to prevent hair from tangling around the vacuum. The machine's dual-spinning mops can lift up to 2.2 centimeters (just under an inch), allowing for increased air circulation and faster drying and prevents the vac from dragging dirt across clean surfaces. All of this comes inside one of the slimmest robot vacuums on the market at just 7.98cm (3.14 inches) high.

Roborock's new robovacs are determined to get under your sofa - here's how

All have slimline designs that let them clean under low furniture Roborock has launched a new fleet of robovacs at CES 2025. The Saros 10, Saros 10R and Saros Z70 are being pitched as joint flagship models, and all sport the latest-and-greatest robot vacuum tech the brand has to offer. The one that'll probably turn the most heads is the Saros Z70, because it has a big robotic pincer arm attached, but I'd like to also turn your attention to the Saros 10 and 10R. Neither are quite as flashy (a robovac with limbs is a high bar), but both sport some quietly innovative features of their own - and perhaps of the kind that are more immediately useful to more people. Specifically: neither has the the fixed, raised central puck that you'll find on most of today's best robot vacuums. That means they both have a relatively short profile and thus can clean places that are off-limits to those other, taller robots. The most obvious example is the space underneath low-sitting furniture, which tends to go unvacuumed and as a result, can be a bit of a dust and dirt hotspot. Let me back up a bit. The most popular methods of robot vacuum navigation requires a raised puck in the center of the machine. For most bots, this is for LiDAR, but in Roborock's case, it's used for a system called LDS (Laser Distance Sensors). In both cases, the puck helps the bots to 'see' a more complete view of their surroundings. But it also adds height. The means by which Roborock has achieved this low-profile design is completely different on the 10R and the 10. The 10R still uses the tried-and-tested LDS system for mapping, and in fact it still has a central puck - except this time, it's retractable. The puck is designed to sense when it's entering a reduced-height area, retreat back inside the bot (taking it down to a slimline height of a smidge under 8cm), and then pop right out again when height permits. The LDR puck, meanwhile, has an upward ToF (time-of-flight) sensor that emits an extra laser beam to detect the height of low spaces. It also houses a wide-angle vision module that Roborock says helps with accuracy of mapping and means the robovac is much less likely to get lost when the puck is in its hidden, shy-turtle state. Overall, the brand promises a bot with excellent spatial awareness, which can "navigate complex environments with ease". And that includes confidently venturing into the dusty depths beneath your sofa. The Saros 10R doesn't have a puck at all - popup or no - and that's because it doesn't use LDS. Instead, it makes use of an entirely new type of navigation called StarSight, and it made its debut on the Roborock Qrevo Slim, which was announced at IFA 2024. It's the same height as a puck-down Saros 10 robot vacuum - 7.98cm. Exactly how StarSight works remains something of a mystery to me - like many robovac navigation systems, it relies on sensors and cameras, and this time it's combined with an added helping of AI for accurate object identification and avoidance. The key to the precise mapping and navigation here is that is uses a sampling frequency that's 21x higher than LDS uses. The navigation method is the key difference between the Saros 10R and the 10, which otherwise are extremely similar. In fact, they're also very similar to the Saros Z70, with the exception of that big robotic arm. Other special features on both Saros bots include a frankly stupid 22,000Pa of suction, which I'd estimate is roughly enough to suck up my whole flat, and a rubber roller that's split in the middle, to allow hair to escape through the gap and into the trash. These features alone have me eyeing these models up for a potential spot on our best robot vacuums for pet hair list. At time of writing, pricing details haven't been released, but Roborock says both bots will cost exactly the same. That means the customer can make their own call as to whether they prefer the tried-and-tested LDS navigation - which, it should be noted, has performed consistently well on all the Roborock robot vacuums we've tried it on - or the newer, fancier, altogether more appealingly named StarSight.

Roborock unveils futuristic robotic vacuum with grabbing arm that will clean your home

At CES 2025, Roborock has unveiled its latest flagship robotic vacuum cleaners, including a futuristic model with an AI-powered articulated grabbing arm that will pick up your dirty socks. In total, Roborock has three new robotic vacuums on display. The Saros Z70, the Saros 10, and Saros 10R. These are the new flagship offerings, replacing the previous S8 MaxV Ultra at the high end. First things first -- the Roborock Saros Z70 is the most intriguing with it's wandering arm. It collapses down into the top of the robot but extends out to pick up items as it is cleaning your home. The arm isn't particularly strong, only lifting items as heavy as 300 grams such as sandals, socks, small towels, and tissues. This list is expected to expand, but the company has made no promise in increasing its weight limit. The idea is as it goes around cleaning your home, instead of going around these common items, it will pick them up for you instead. Still, with its weight limit and slow movements, it feels more akin to a tech demo than a real product. Despite this, the product is real and will be available to buy later in 2025. Other specs of the Saros Z70 include 22,000 Pa of suction power, dual anti-tangling brushes, dual spinning mops, and a new StarSight autonomous navigation system. This uses a new dual-light 4D time-of-flight sensors and RGB cameras powered by AI for improved navigation. It has a sampling frequency 23 times higher than typical laser-based systems and can identify 50 new everyday objects in its obstacle avoidance. The bot pairs with the new Multifunctional Dock 4.0. It once again has a refreshed design and a faster 2.5 hour fast charge. The dock still has 80-degree Celsius hot water mop washing, auto mop removal, dustbin emptying, and water refilling. Roborock's more practical offerings Aside from the arm-laden Z70, there is also the new Saro 10 and 10R. The S10 is the high-end model while the S10R has a slightly lower suction rating but shares some features with the Z70. The S10 features a new RetractSense navigation system that uses a retractable laser distance sensor positioned on the top of the robot. That way it is able to go down when it needs to go under low furniture, like couches or tables that would otherwise block it. The Saros S10 has a whopping 22,000Pa of suction, helping it clean deeper than before. It has a new VibraRise 4.0 mop, too. These new mops are denser and more absorbent with a larger vibration area and can automatically detach and stay in the docking station when not in use. The Saros S10R has the same next-gen navigation system as the Z70, ditching the lasers for dual 3D ToF sensors, an RGB camera, and AI. Both the Saros S10 and Saros S10R will ship on February 10th and cost $1,599.99 each. All three of the robotic vacuum cleaners will support Matter, including in the Apple Home app. Apple is poised to add robotic vacuum cleaner support in iOS 18.3 which is currently in developer beta testing with a launch expected early 2025.

Roborock Invites You to Rock a New Era With the Saros Series at CES 2025

This article is sponsored by Roborock. Product choices and opinions expressed are from the sponsor and do not reflect the views of How-to Geek editorial staff. Showcasing advancements and creations that will transform our lives, CES 2025 is the most powerful tech event in the world. This CES, Roborock welcomes you to Rock a New Era with its future-forward AI-powered cleaning robots. ✕ Remove Ads A world-leading robot vacuum innovator, Roborock changes smart home cleaning again with the launch of its revolutionary Saros Series robot vacuums, featuring many world-first technologies and innovations. The robot vacuum transforms into an intelligent handy helper with Saros Z70, the world's first robotic home assistant with OmniGrip™ Foldable 5-Axis Mechanical Arm. Saros 10 elevates the mapping game with the first RetractSense™ Navigation System for thorough and spotless cleaning under low clearance areas. And Saros 10R sports the next-gen StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0. for unparalleled 3D mapping and obstacle detection. Roborock Saros Z70: Armed to Pre-Clean, Declutter, and Delight Roborock ✕ Remove Ads Saros Z70's intelligent arm is called OmniGrip™. It first sees, detects, and marks objects strewn across your floors and carpets. Then, it moves them out of its path before Saros Z70 starts cleaning. Inbuilt precision sensors, a camera, and an LED light enable OmniGrip to determine its position, surroundings, and the weight of each object it grips. Moreover, Saros Z70 will soon become your favorite space organizer and cleaning companion. You can program it to identify and relocate items and trash to designated spots like a basket or dustbin. So, relax while Saros Z70 picks and drops socks near the closet, slippers on the door rug, and crumpled tissues in the trash can. 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With it, the robovac can glide effortlessly around irregular furniture and walls and even clean effectively around unfolded cables. ✕ Remove Ads Moreover, the revolutionary 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) system scans your home environment for precise navigation and flawless mapping. So, the Saros 10R can smoothly navigate tricky spaces like suspended cabinets. Your changes have been saved Email is sent Email has already been sent Roborock Saros 10R Upgrade to the next level of cleaning with Roborock Saros 10R. Equipped with the groundbreaking StarSight™ Autonomous System 2.0, Saros 10R ensures uninterrupted cleaning with unparalleled 3D mapping. With a height of 7.98cm, it is the slimmest Roborock ever and features a liftable chassis and Dual Anti-Tangle System for maintenance-free cleaning. 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Roborock's New Robot Vac Has an Arm to Pick Up Dirty Socks and Underwear

Expertise Kitchen tools | Appliances | Food science | Subscriptions | Meal kits Modern robot vacuums are sophisticated, with the ability to vacuum, mop, scrub the dickens out of tough stains and avoid obstacles such as socks and slippers that might otherwise trip them up. With the launch of Roborock's Saros Z70, you can add the ability to pick up those pieces of debris scattered about the room instead of cleaning around them. Roborock's Saros Z70, unveiled Sunday ahead of CES in Las Vegas, features a first-of-its-kind five-axis robotic arm dubbed the OmniGrip that emerges from the bot when it encounters items. It lifts any items weighing less than 10.5 ounces and deposits them in a single pile or designated basket so it can continue to clean unobstructed. CNET was invited to a sneak peek of the Saros Z70 in New York last month, ahead of this week's launch. The advanced cleaning concept was a hit with the dozen or so home tech reporters in attendance, even if the execution didn't go exactly as planned. In its debut on stage at the Soho House members' club in downtown Manhattan, Roborock's Saros Z70 prototype initially refused to emerge from its chamber (who among us hasn't suffered stage fright?), a mechanical glitch we are assured has been remedied for the retail version. After a few false starts, the arm was set free from its onboard cabin, at which time the slender circular vac approached a crumpled sock, sending its arm twisting out and down to capture it, much like those infernal claw machine games found in arcades. Once it got going, the robot arm picked up several socks. It dropped the occasional pickup but didn't give up until it had it in its clutches, and then dutifully carried each one to a single area on the stage designated by a brand rep through the mobile app. We were told by the rep that the current version is better at recognizing black socks than it is white. While the demo was mostly controlled, the final version of the vac will seek out and remove debris on its own during regular cleaning cycles. During an initial sweep, the Saros Z70 should carry out normal duties but also detect and mark objects it can lift. In theory, it will then circle back to items such as socks, tissues and small towels to tidy up during a second round of cleaning. The Saros Z70 is able to detect up to 108 different obstacles. While the list of objects OmniGrip can actually lift is far smaller, more items will be supported in future software upgrades, according to Roborock's official release. Those who purchase the first generation model can expect remote improvements to the OmniGrip without having to shell out more dough. And for those worried about the arm grabbing an innocent cat or a tuft of a toddler's hair, Roborock says the arm's grip isn't strong enough to do any harm. Just in case, the vac includes a child lock and safety stop button, allowing for immediate shutdown in any scenario. There are also pet-friendly features that allows users to check in on their animals, capture snapshots and schedule on-demand cruises. The vac moves aside when approaching pets to avoid frightening them. While the grabbing arm gets most of the glory, none of its performance would be possible without precision sensors, a camera and an LED light fixed to the robot's slim frame, all of which are controlled by Roborock's next-gen StarSight navigation and object recognition system. "Instead of using a traditional LDS (LIDAR) tower module for navigation, the system integrates next-gen dual-light 3D time-of-flight sensors and RGB cameras powered by AI to determine its position, surroundings and whether the object it grips is overweight," Roborock said in a statement. In addition to its flashy new appendage, the Roborock Saros Z70 has the robovac basics down. It features 22,000 Pa of suction power, paired with a dual anti-tangle system, which deploys itself to prevent hair from tangling around the vacuum. The machine's dual-spinning mops can lift up to 2.2 centimeters (just under an inch), allowing for increased air circulation and faster drying and prevents the vac from dragging dirt across clean surfaces. All of this comes inside one of the slimmest robot vacuums on the market at just 7.98cm (3.14 inches) high. The Saros Z70 will be available later this year, according to a brand spokesperson. Pricing is yet to be announced.

The Robororock Saros Z70 robot vacuum has a robotic arm that can pick up your smelly socks

One of the most tedious parts about owning a robot vacuum is having to pick up socks, shoes, and other objects on the floor before it starts vacuuming. While smartest of today's robot vacuums can use AI to detect objects on the floor and avoid them, what if your robot vacuum could actually pick up after you? That's just what the Roborock Saros Z70 can do. I got to see this innovative new robot vacuum in the weeks prior to CES 2025, and despite some hiccups with the prototype, it's a really cool idea I can't wait to try out in my own home to see how it compares to the best robot vacuums. Inside the body of the Saros Z70 is a telescoping robotic arm with a claw at the end. If the robot vac detects something like a sock, shoe, or other small object, it can automatically extend its arm, pick up the object, and move it to a specified location, like a laundry basket. There are some limitations, of course: The arm can only pick up a maximum of 10.5 ounces (300 grams), so you can forget about it grabbing your work boots. initially, the Z70 will only be able to identify socks and shoes, but the company plans to update its firmware to ID other types of objects. In the demo I saw, company representatives placed balled-up socks around the Z70; it would drive up to one, and then, after a few seconds, a door in the top of the robot would open, the arm would extend, grab onto the sock and lift it off the ground, and then move it elsewhere on the stage. A camera mounted between the claw itself helps the Z70 It didn't work perfectly -- this was an early preproduction unit -- but it was the most innovative things I've seen in a long while. The Roborock Saros Z70 is expected to launch in May or June of 2025. The company has not yet set pricing -- that should be revealed sometime in April -- but I wouldn't be surprised if it costs north of $1,000. Prior to the release of the Z70, Roborock is also releasing two other robot vacuums: The Saros 10R (essentially the Z70 but without the robotic arm) has dual-light 3D Time-Of-Flight (ToF) technology and an RGB camera powered by AI, which can avoid things as small as cables running along the floor; and the Saros 10, which has a more traditional laser navigation sensor mounted atop the robot vacuum, but can retract into the body so it can fit more easily under furniture. Pricing for the Saros 10R and Saros 10 has not been announced. Apart from its claw, the Z70 looks to be a pretty capable robot vacuum and mop. Its vacuum has a suction power rating of 22,000 Pa, and has a side brush to direct debris underneath the bot. It also has dual spinning mops, which can raise up to 0.9 inches off the ground, to keep from getting dirt on carpets. The robot itself measures about 3.1 inches tall, so it should be able to fit underneath most furniture and beds, and its chassis can raise itself to more easily get on carpets and over thresholds. To make the most of the Z70's camera, it has a Video Call & Cruise function, which will let you use the vacuum to search your house for your pets, and will take pictures of them while it's vacuuming. The Z70 also has its own voice assistant, so you can command it to vacuum or mop without using the app on your smartphone. The Z70 comes with the Roborock Multifunctional Dock 4.0, which not only has a bag to empty the robot vacuum, but also has a clean water and dirty water tanks for the Z70's mop. The dock has an Auto Mop Removal, which will detach the mops from the Z70 if it's set to only vacuum your floors. When I was a kid, one of my favorite toys was the Armatron robotic arm, which could grab and lift items using two little joysticks. Now imagine an automated version of that mounted to a mobile platform, and you can understand my excitement. Yes, I'm intrigued by its vacuuming and mopping capabilities, as well as its other smart functions, but a robot vacuum that can clean up after you? That's the future.

Roborock unveils new Saros Series and more at CES 2025

The people behind NFC and Qi charging are cooking up a new standard for kitchens This article is sponsored by Roborock. Product choices and opinions expressed are from the sponsor and do not reflect the views of Android Police editorial staff. ✕ Remove Ads Every year, CES stands as an opportunity for companies and innovators alike to step forward and show off the most exciting breakthrough technologies developed over the previous year. This year, there was a lot of amazing technology on show, though Roborock really stood out with its new robotic vacuums and mops. What is Roborock and what did it have to show at CES 2025? Originally founded in 2024, Roborock now has over 10 years of experience in researching, developing, and producing home cleaning devices such as robotic and cordless vacuum and cleaners. At CES 2025, however, Roborock has announced its plans to enter into a new, AI-driven era of robotic home cleaning. This involves plans to leverage the power of AI in order to achieve home cleanliness in ways that would have once been thought of as impossible. These developments include new multimodel perception systems for greater understanding of depth and spatial relationships, deep learning implementation that will allow Roborock devices to grow over time, and new AI-powered features such as intelligent cleaning and smarter organization options. ✕ Remove Ads Additionally, Roborock intends to leverage AI in order to improve multitasking coordination, smart living aesthetics, as well as continuous technological innovation through open exploration and future scientific breakthroughs. Introducing the Roborock Saros Series Coming into this new AI-powered era, Roborock is also introducing a new range of robotic vacuums and mops that it dubbed the Saros Series. With the Saros cycle being the tool that astronomers use to reliably forecast future eclipses, Roborock is designing the Saros Series with this same reliability at the forefront. Roborock is announcing three robot vacuums and mops initially, with all of these embodying the consistent cleaning performance that you have come to expect from Roborock products in the past, combined with the most recent innovations that Roborock has to offer. The Roborock Saros 10 Your changes have been saved Email is sent Email has already been sent Roborock Saros 10 See at Roborock ✕ Remove Ads The Saros 10 comes with a huge range of features, such as 22,000 Pa of suction power while vacuuming, a VibraRise 4.0 self-detaching mopping system, intelligent Robodock, and Dual Anti-Tangle systems for both its main brush and side brushes. It also features all of the new AI-driven advances brought by the Saros series as a whole. Most importantly, however, the Saros 10 is the first Roborock vacuum and mop to feature the RetractSense navigation system, which allows it to clean more effectively than ever before. To start, the Saros 10 features an ultra-thin design at only 3.14 inches thick. However, this number is adjustable thanks to the AdaptiLift chassis mentioned earlier. This system allows the Saros 10 to effectively raise and lower itself in order to pass over obstacles or beneath furniture as needed. This allows the Saros 10 to easily and effectively clean in both low spaces and open areas without any issues, and unlike some other robot vacuums and mops that may struggle when doing so, the Saros 10 has no such issues thanks to its upwards range finder, which allows it to continue effectively mapping and avoiding objects even when in confined spaces. ✕ Remove Ads The Roborock Saros 10R Your changes have been saved Email is sent Email has already been sent Roborock Saros 10R See at Roborock Roborock has also featured the Saros 10R, which features the same ultra-thin 3.14-inch design, making it and the Saros 10 the slimmest Roborock ever produced. On top of this, the Saros 10R features a variety of great features such as dual anti-tangle systems for its main and side brushes, around 20,000 Pa of suction power, an AdaptiLift chassis, and FlexiArm Riser side brush and mop. The Saros 10R also features a smart dock that is capable of mop washing and self-cleaning, as well as automatic mop removal and 2.5-hour fast charging capabilities. One standout feature of the Saros 10R is its inclusion of the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, the first dual-transmitter 3D ToF in the industry. This system uses more than 21,600 sensor points at a Hz sampling frequency of 38,400, allowing the Saros 10R to achieve unrivaled navigation performance. ✕ Remove Ads This means that the Saros 10R is capable of precise localization, comprehensive mapping, and more reliable obstacle avoidance than ever before thanks to its unparalleled depth-sensing and spatial awareness capabilities. The Roborock Saros Z70 Your changes have been saved Email is sent Email has already been sent Roborock Saros Z70 See at Roborock Last but not least, Roborock announced the Saros Z70. This robot vacuum and mop comes with many of the same features that you might have come to expect from the Saros Series, such as the 3.14 ultra-slim design, the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, 22,000 Pa of suction, the AdaptiList Chassis, and many more. What really separates the Saros Z70 from the pack, however, is its inclusion of the Roborock OmniGrip. This OmniGrip is the first of its kind, a foldable robotic arm that is capable of moving along five different axes. This arm folds up neatly into the robot chassis when not in use, but is capable of folding out in order to pick up and put away small objects such as socks, tissues, and other lightweight items. ✕ Remove Ads This OmniGrip is capable of moving both horizontally and vertically, and can be adjusted using the Roborock app in order to decide how the Saros Z70 should interact with the objects that it is capable of picking up. Roborock also announced the F25 Series At CES 2025, Roborock also announced another new series it is dubbing the Roborock F25 Series. This series will focus on wet and dry vacuums and is designed around achieving smarter, smoother, and cleaner experiences than ever before. The idea with the Roborock F25 Series is to allow you to spend less time cleaning by providing smart and powerful features such as a 99.9% bacteria removal rate, extremely high suction power, and Zero-Tangle technologies, amongst others. The Roborock F25 Series was announced with three initial wet and dry vacuum models; the Roborock F25 Ace, the Roborock F25, and the Roborock F25 RT. ✕ Remove Ads Taking the robot vacuum world by storm As you can see, Roborock came to CES 2025 with some big announcements and some big new innovations. Between the AI-driven developments that are coming in Roborock's latest era, the newest technological developments of the Saros Series, as well as the announcement of its latest wet and dry vacuum series, Roborock had a lot to show.

We have a vague release window and price for the Roborock with an arm from CES 2025

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. It's unlikely that many people had a robot vacuum with a whole-ass arm on their CES 2025 bingo card. But alas, Roborock gave us one: the Roborock Saros Z70. While it hasn't been tagged with an official price just yet, word on the street is that the Roborock Saros Z70 will go for around $2,000. That's steep but expected, considering the current high-end Roborocks with no robotic limbs go for over $1,500-ish (a few hundred less if they're on sale). If you're in the market for a new robot vacuum -- and are open to buying one on the more expensive end of the spectrum -- you still have plenty of time to decide whether the arm thing is overkill even for you. Roborock says that the Z70 won't start shipping until April, and as of the first full week of January, it can't be preordered yet. This post will be updated whenever Roborock opens preorders or announces a preorder date. The Roborock Z70 goes past the small obstacle avoidance technology that has become a navigational staple in recent years and topples into obstacle removal technology. It performs such with a robotic OmniGrip arm that unfolds out of the top of the robot vacuum to grab the obstacle claw machine-style, and drops it in a nearby designated area. (The live demo at CES 2025 showcased the Z70 putting socks into a basket.) The arm's pickup capabilities cover four different types of obstacles and must weigh under 300 grams: socks, paper, small towels, and lightweight shoes. I'd personally benefit the most from the arm being able to grab pet toys, which is apparently in the works. People more swayed by practicality than a hit-or-miss high-tech feature might find the bigger grab here to be the Z70's incredible 22,000 Pa of suction power. That's 12,000 Pa more powerful than the Roborock Qrevo Master, my favorite overall robot vacuum of 2024 that cleans with 10,000 Pa, and 3,500 Pa more powerful than the Roborock Qrevo Curv that has sold out several times. Roborock also announced another new flagship in the Saros line that does not feature the robotic arm, likely making it a much more digestible price to the average household. However, the new Roborock Saros 10R does feature a slew of other big upgrades compared to the 2024 flagship Roborock, so I predict its debut price to land somewhere between $1,399.99 and $1,699.99. Rather than relying on the circular laser tower atop the botvac alone to assess walls and furniture in the room, the Roborock Saros 10R maneuvers using dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight technology and AI-powered RGB cameras. That's fancy talk for more meticulous 3D mapping of your home and more precise detection of small obstacles that may be lying in the cleaning path -- so even without the arm, this is still a big step up in the autonomous navigation department. The AI itself is also upgraded for more accurate, ever-improving recognition of the trickiest obstacles, including small toys and loose, unfolded cables. It just won't be able to clean under them like the Z70, though that might be a no-brainer sacrifice depending on the price difference between the two. Cleaning-wise, the suction power of the Saros 10R has not yet been disclosed, but Roborock says that it will be better at lifting itself between thresholds and different floor types, better at removing hair from carpet, better at keeping that hair from tangling in the brushes, and better at keeping carpets dry. It still features the extending FlexiArm brush for dry sweeping in corners, but it's unclear as to whether the extending, spinning side mop that I loved on the Qrevo Master is present. The price and release date for the Saros 10R are still under wraps, and this post will be updated when further intel is received. Ahead of both product drops, I will also be composing full reviews of both the Z70 and 10R. And in the meantime, I still highly suggest checking out Roborock's Qrevo line -- they're still super worthwhile robot vacuums, and are probably on sale while you're reading this.

I Can't Decide if Roborock's "Armed" Vacuum Is Silly or Not

Summary Roborock Saros Z70 is a robot vacuum with a gripper arm for moving objects while cleaning. The Z70 uses cameras and AI to mark objects during its first sweep, then lifts and moves them. Despite impressive technology, the Z70's utility may be questionable, but detachable mop heads are a convenient feature. Every year the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has some delightfully silly products, but sometimes you get a device like the Roborock Saros Z70, which sits on the line between "that's silly" and "I need it". ✕ Remove Ads It's a Robovac With an Arm Roborock is a solid name in the robot vacuum sector, and features prominently on our list of best robot vacuums and mops, so I absolutely did not expect them to come out with a feature like a robot vacuum with a gripper arm that appears from a little hatch. This arm allows the vacuum to move objects around. FOr example, it can move a sock out of the way so that it can clean under it without sucking the happless footwear inside. It doesn't do this on the fly, but instead uses cameras and AI to mark objects that can be moved during its first sweep of the room. Then it goes out again and moves those objects so it can clean where they were. It also has some other really cool features, such as the "Adaptlift" which lets it mantle objects like doorframes or table frames. ✕ Remove Ads This combination of coordinated lifting and that arm makes this the closest to a Star Wars droid for the home I've seen yet. It is very cool, and is lightyears away from those early Roombas, but is this really the future of robovacs? Impressive Tech With Dubious Utility There's so much impressive software and hardware involved to make what this little cleaner bot does possible. I don't want to undersell how hard it is to make a robot that promises to do what the Z70 does. Assuming that it works well in real-world scenarios, which we won't know until people actually use it in their homes. ✕ Remove Ads No, a bigger question for me (under the assumption that it works as advertised) is whether the juice is worth the squeeze or not. I've had robot vacuums over the years, and yes it's a bit of a chore to clear away objects so that it can clean properly, but is it worth developing something as complex as this to "solve" this problem? Particularly since, according to the spec sheet, this arm can lift about 300g (0.66lbs) which means it probably can't lift one of my bigfoot-sized shoes, for one thing. I don't want to be negative just for the sake of it, so I'm keen to see actual reviews and how much value this party trick brings to the table. I do like other cool innovations, such as the ability to detach the mop heads and just leave them in the dock if the bot doesn't need them. In general, I'm in favor of anything that makes these little robo vacuums more independent, so I don't have to check up on them or babysit them all the time. I Have Suggestions, if You're Listening Roborock I like to see companies take a swing with something attention-grabbing like an honest-to-goodness robot arm coming out of a vacuum, but if we're throwing ideas at the wall to see what sticks, why not turn it up a notch? ✕ Remove Ads Why not have two arms, and arrange them like a crab's claws, or even better, the folding arms of a (don't click if you're arachnaphobic) tailless whip scorpion? I'm also not against the idea of a drone attachment so the vacuum can go upstairs if it needs to. Hey, it's not as farfetched as it sounds!

This robo-vacuum cleaner can also pick up your socks

It was just a matter of time before mankind got so lazy that they could not be bothered to even remove litter from the floor that is being swept by robots. The Roborock Saros Z70 solves this problem with a foldable 5-joint Omni Grip arm that can pick up objects and clean under them - given that they are less than 300 grams. Currently it can also only recognise a limited amount of objects, but updates should improve that. It might also want to update the safety features, that despite using StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 and Flight of Time sensors combined with AI enhanced cameras, currently "only" has 108 specific items it will avoid as they are marked as obstacles. Suction power is extremely impressive as all sources point to 22k PA, making it more than twice as powerful as some of the best models currently on the market. The mops can be lifted when moving over carpet. On top of that the mops can be cleaned with 80 degree warm water by the charging station, and the owners of cats and small dogs need not fear as an automated pet-protection system is in place. It will be available in Q1, and will be one of the very first to utilise the Matter smart-home system.

I Made a Robot Vacuum Pick Up My Socks - Video

The Roborock Saros Z70 has an arm that can pick up small things in the home with the help of AI and object recognition. CNET's Bridget Carey gets an early look at the robot vacuum at CES 2025. Roborock's latest vacuum does something no other vacuum has done before. It can pick up the socks you leave on the floor. And it puts the sock where you want it. So this is Roborock's Soros Z70. It's scheduled to come out early this year. It's already in production and it's very advanced with AI, just like some of the current models, except what's different is that there's a little tower on top. Instead, it's getting all of its information through these cameras here to detect various objects, over 100 different objects it can detect. But right now it's programmed for the arm to pick up just a few objects and over time the He's going to be sending out updates so it'll be able to pick out other kinds of objects as well. Socks are just one of the first objects that it is smart enough to pick up, and it obviously knows different kinds of socks and how they might be crumpled in your home. I just put it to the test by trying my own, but we even threw in a beanie hat on the floor and it picked it up. So it is something that is detecting certain types of fabrics, small towels are one of the first things you can also pick up, and you're telling it on the app where you. The drop off location to be when it does come in contact with that, but eventually it's going to be smart enough to do different things in the home like say you have cat toys laying around. You'll be able to do things like take a picture of the item and teach the robot what that object is and have it do certain things depending on what it is. So here are a few facts about this machine. The arm itself isn't going to pick up anything too heavy. It can handle 300 g, which is a little more than 0.5 pound. There's also some safety features. Child locks. There's a button right here to stop it if you want to stop whatever it's doing. The design here is also pretty unique, unlike other RoboRock models, you notice there's no little light tower in the middle here. All the sensors are just baked into the front, so that means it can get under that furniture easier. If you're familiar with RoboRock, it already is packed with a lot of tech, and they have these base stations here that do the wet and dry and that self. In itself empties itself, but now it just gives you an extra hint around the house. Roborock isn't saying how much this is gonna cost yet, but if you're curious what the other robot vacuums go for, they can be up to $1500 and they don't have arms like this. So we'll have to wait till early 2025 to find out more. This is just a prototype I'm seeing here, so we'll see where this goes. Uh, stay tuned for more coverage of CES 2025. Thanks for watching.

Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm

BEIJING -- Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company Roborock revealed a new model on Monday that comes with a folding arm for removing socks and other obstacles -- a feature powered by artificial intelligence. It's the latest step toward what Roborock President Quan Gang expects will be the inevitable: that robot vacuum cleaners become as essential as washing machines. That's something that could happen in as soon as three years, especially with the emergence of AI, Quan told CNBC in a late November interview. "If the era of AI flourishing has really arrived, I'm confident that robot vacuum cleaners will be the first category to apply AI," he said in Mandarin, translated by CNBC. Using AI that the company developed, the Roborock Saros Z70 can detect and remove obstructions such as socks, small towels, tissues and sandals weighing less than 300 grams (10.58 ounces), according to the company. The Saros Z70 is set for release in major global markets in the first half of the year, but Roborock has yet to announce pricing. The product reveal comes ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show that kicks off Tuesday in Las Vegas.

This robovac comes with a robo arm to move your socks out of its way

The Roborock Saros Z70 is a first-of-its-kind robot vacuum equipped with an arm to pick up and move obstacles. AI obstacle identification allows the bot to identify hundreds of different objects and handle each one differently. For example, trash obviously belongs in the trash bin, while your child's toys belong in the toy box. Your socks belong in the hamper, and your shoes belong by the front door. While the robot arm certainly sets this product apart, the Saros Z70 also has advancements that are typical of robot vacuums. First, you'll get the FlexiArm system for both the mop head and the sweeping brush. This helps you get more floor coverage, even into tough-to-reach corners. Roborock's threshold navigation system has also seen some upgrades, with the company claiming this vacuum is able to get over higher bumps in your home. The anti-tangle systems have also been improved and the vision system has been upgraded.