Roborock is changing the game of smart home cleaning with its latest flagship device, the Saros Z70, featuring groundbreaking robotic arm technology that’s set to transform how we think about automated home cleaning. As someone who’s tested numerous robot vacuums over the years, this announcement at CES 2025 particularly caught my attention with its innovative approach to common cleaning challenges.
The star of the show, the Saros Z70, introduces the OmniGrip system – a foldable robotic arm with five-axis movement that can actually pick up small items like socks and tissues weighing up to 300g. This is the first time we’re seeing this kind of capability in a mass-produced robot vacuum, moving beyond simple floor cleaning to more sophisticated home assistance.
Alongside the Z70, Roborock is expanding its flagship series with two other models. The Saros 10 brings a clever RetractSense Navigation System that allows it to squeeze under low furniture while maintaining excellent navigation capabilities. Meanwhile, the Saros 10R incorporates dual-light 3D Time-of-Flight technology and AI-powered RGB cameras for enhanced obstacle detection and mapping – all packed into an impressively slim 7.98cm profile.
Beyond robot vacuums, Roborock is broadening its smart home cleaning ecosystem with the new F25 Series of wet-dry vacuum cleaners. These handheld devices feature 180-degree FlatReach Deep Cleaning technology for getting under furniture, along with innovative dual scrapers that prevent hair tangles and streaks – addressing common pain points in traditional vacuum cleaners.
The company is also venturing into laundry care with three new washer-dryers: the Zeo One, Zeo Lite, and Zeo Mini. These machines utilise Zeo-Cycle drying technology, which employs zeolite to absorb moisture at lower temperatures around 50°C, potentially offering better protection for delicate fabrics compared to traditional high-heat drying methods.
While Australian pricing and availability are yet to be announced, these innovations showcase Roborock’s commitment to advancing smart home cleaning technology. The integration of AI-powered features and practical robotics could significantly impact how we approach household cleaning tasks in the near future.
Smart home cleaning, robotics technology, AI-powered cleaning devices, and robotic vacuum cleaners are evolving rapidly, and Roborock’s latest announcements at CES 2025 suggest we’re entering an exciting new era of home automation.
