At this year's CES, Roborock bet on artificial intelligence. Their vacuum cleaners are for those who are tired of throwing dice at robots who can't get out from under the couch, and also for those who are tired of supposed AI features in products that are actually full of hot air. Roborock's new robotic vacuum cleaners are not just cleaning tools, they are also intelligent home assistants.
Roborock's representative 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 a cycle of 18 years and 11 days used to predict solar and lunar eclipses. Saros vacuums use data to create complex 3D models of your space, efficiently respond to challenges in real time (useful when you're not at home) and adjust suction power for quiet hours (useful when you're at home). The more these self-learning machines clean up, the smarter they get.
Saros Z70: A vacuum that can give you a hand—or a hand
On Saros Z70 is an ultra-slim 8 cm, allowing it to roll under furniture. Much like its cousin Roborock, the Curved QrevoThe Z70 uses the AdaptiLift chassis to raise the wheels and lift the frame 10mm to get through doors and high-pile carpets. It also boasts a suction power of 22,000 Pa, a dual anti-tangle system that prevents clumps of hair from interrupting her routine, and a 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 in a mass-produced robotic vacuum. Known as the OmniGrip, this hand can grip obstructions such as socks, small towels, tissues and sandals that weigh less than 300 grams. You can use the app's Obstacle Definition feature to spot 50 different objects, tailoring the vacuum's recognition capabilities to your unique home. Safety, of course, comes first: the hand is not strong enough to grab your pet, and the vacuum cleaner is equipped with a child lock and a safety stop button.
Here's how it works: The Z70 runs around the room to clean up and identify stray objects, then returns to move obstacles and clear the previously blocked area. May make a third lap around the room to move an object to another location, such as a dirty laundry basket or toy chest.
CNET spent hours looking at the Z70 does its own thing and unanimously voted the best of CES for a smart home or home technology product. The hand rising from the top of the vacuum reminded us of scenes from sci-fi blockbusters. The CNET team unanimously voted Saros Z70 But this is not an imaginary future: the Z70 is expected to launch in the first half of 2025.
Saros 10R: More data points for deeper cleaning
On Saros 10R it has a lot of the same features as the Z70, except for, you know, the cool robotic arm. Both vacuum cleaners feature StarSight Autonomous System 2.0 navigation and obstacle recognition technology. StarSight ditches the traditional Laser Distance Sensor (LDS) for dual-light 3D time-of-flight technology and an AI-powered RGB camera.
This means that the vacuum collects a lot more data while it is working. A constant stream of data points with a high sampling rate – 21 times that of LDS systems – enables accurate and rich 3D room mapping and the ability to truly see obstacles during cleaning. Through machine learning, the vacuum can currently detect 108 specific obstacles.
VertiBeam Lateral Obstacle Avoidance measures the height and distance between the vacuum cleaner and objects to its side so it doesn't hit walls or get caught in hanging cables. It does this by including a wide vertical laser on top of its forward pointing laser. Both the Z70 and 10R use the Multifunctional Dock 4.0 which vacuums in just 2.5 hours. The company expects the model to be available early this year.
Saros 10: Scales down without sacrificing performance
On saros 10 upgrades the experience of the popular S8 MaxV Ultra by introducing the RetractSense navigation system. The LDS module, which looks like a button on the top of a vacuum cleaner, retracts so it can slide under low-clearance areas. The vacuum shrinks to eight centimeters in height, just like the Z70 and 10R. While the module is retracted, the wide-angle vision module still ensures that the sensor has a 100-degree view, then rises when exiting the lower bay so there's no lag in mapping. The Saros 10 also uses lasers to navigate sloping surfaces and avoid scratches.
Saros 10's Reactive AI 3.0 uses triple-structure front lights, along with the RGB camera and Vertibeam light, to reduce blind spots and optimize response time. The VibraRise 4.0 mopping system vibrates to efficiently clean a spot – 4,000 strokes per minute – and is smart enough to detach the mop when not needed, so your carpets are clean but not wet. This vacuum uses the RockDock Ultra 2.0, which can also fully charge the vacuum in just 2.5 hours. 10 will be launched in January 2025.
Learn more about the Saros series and shop other models now at Roborock.