AI has a lot of different uses, but let's be real: The dream has always been to have a robot housekeeper. We can go back and forth all day on the inherent value of image generators or large language models, but everyone can agree it would be great to have a machine that could pick up after us. After all, having a more put-together space isn't just about cleaning — it's about tidying.
That's why the Roborock Saros Z70 represents a giant leap forward for those of us who are psyched to have a nicer living space. It's not merely a robot vacuum cleaner (though it does that job admirably), it's powered by agentic AI to intelligently approach the cleaning of your home. Over time, it begins to understand your environment, autonomously adapt its approach and fit into your daily life with ease.
It's also got a robot arm. That's right, a OmniGrip foldable robotic arm with five-axes that can deploy itself to clean areas previously obstructed and put away small items such as socks, small towels, tissue papers, and sandals under 300g. It's the kind of breakthrough innovation that drives the entire industry to work harder at upgrading the customer's experience. We're only steps away from a machine like this feather-dusting the mantle.
Armed and ready
The AI powering the Saros Z70 is vital to its entire cleaning process. Its StarSight Autonomous System smart mapping is driven by multimodal AI technology like 3D ToF (time of flight) sensors that improve depth perception and cameras that offer visual recognition, allowing it to understand even the most complex environments more easily. These maps update in real-time, making sure navigation and object avoidance are consistent and instantly adjusting to new furniture. You don't have to make allowances for your robot vacuum. It works around your schedule, your habits and your life.
This learning isn't limited to spaces. Its agentic AI also learns your habits. These are AI systems that are constantly learning about your daily habits without needing to be told what to do. It makes decisions and takes actions to achieve the goal giving you a cleaner living space. Do you start your day in the den and end up moving to the living room by lunchtime? This vacuum adjusts to your schedule and improves its routes, making sure it's never underfoot. Is your kid's room messier than your room? The Saros Z70 will adjust the suction needed in each room. The cleaning improves with each use, getting to better know you and your needs.
Intelligently tidy
Let's get right into it. What can this arm do? First off, it cuts down on your pre-cleaning routine. Normally, before unleashing a robot vacuum, you'd need to walk around and pick up all those socks and shoes off the floor. No more! The Saros Z70 takes a first run at your home using AI to identify objects it thinks can be moved and what order it should tackle them in. After that, it comes back around to clean under those items you left behind. You can also set up designated spots for the Saros Z70 to move the objects it identifies — shoes by the door, socks by the washing machine and one less thing on your plate.
Want to know my favorite feature? Stay in bed and pick up around your house with the Remote Control Robotic Arm Settings. Your phone will display the Saros Z70's camera, letting you see from its viewpoint. You can then drive it around your home. Search out some mess and you maneuver the arm to pick up an object with a joystick-style interface.
Most robots like this are purely experimental or need to be piloted by a human. However, Roborock's highly autonomous vacuum cleaners are the first mass produced robotic vacuum with a robotic arm. It's a product that begins to bring AI concepts to your home in a concrete way, continuously being updated to improve its capabilities. It's able to use artificial intelligence to clean without your intervention, using the robotic arm to extend its cleaning ability further than any other vacuum of its kind. While still representing an early step, in many ways, it feels like a first step towards a ubiquitous robot presence in people's lives. They're making your life easier, one moved shoe at a time
But how does it clean?
None of these fancy bells and whistles would matter if the Saros Z70 weren't a good vacuum. Luckily, it is! Its ultra-slim design allows it to get under furniture and in hard-to-reach places. It boasts a powerful 22,000 Pa, clearing off areas like hardwood, tile and carpet with ease. Its brushes have a dual anti-tangle system, making it a perfect fit for homes with pets. Plus, the mops spin at 200 RPM and can utilize hot water to break down the toughest stains.
All in all, this is the robot assistant you've been looking for. Roborock is on the forefront, pioneering new technology that makes your day-to-day easier. You can go out for the day and come back to a mopped kitchen, a vacuumed living room and a pile of socks ready to be put in the washing machine. You can even use the built-in cameras to check in on your pets while you're away. With some robot vacuums, the emphasis is on the word vacuum. With the Saros Z70, it's definitively on robot. We're getting closer and closer to that mechanized housekeeper every day.
