CES 2025 has arrived, bringing a wave of exciting new gadgets from the year's biggest consumer tech show. Roborock is leading the charge with a robot vacuum cleaner that takes robotics to the next level: its foldable arm extends from the top of the device to automatically pick up items from the floor.

Figure 1. Vacuum Cleaner’s Robotic Arm Collects Your Dirty Socks and Tissues.

The Saros Z70 can grab discarded tissues, dirty socks, and other objects you program it to collect, as long as they weigh under 0.66 lb (300 g) each. After collecting them, it can drop them off at a designated location, such as a basket. Figure 1 shows Vacuum Cleaner’s Robotic Arm Collects Your Dirty Socks and Tissues.

Roborock claims that this is the first-ever mass-produced foldable five-axis robotic arm. The Z70 begins by making a round of your home to identify objects it can lift, using a camera and LED light in the arm. Afterward, it will return to pick up those items, move them to an already cleaned area, and clean the spots that were obstructed. Finally, the robot will place the items in a designated location.

The Z70 can recognize 108 objects right out of the box, with the ability to be trained to identify 50 more. According to Lifehacker, this means you can even ask the Z70 where a misplaced item, like your child's sneaker, was last seen.

However, the OmniGrip and the entire process of picking up and moving objects appear to be somewhat slow at the moment—so much so that it might still be faster for you to just clean up the usual way. Despite this, it's a significant step forward in robotic technology for appliances like this. Roborock also mentions that it could improve the OmniGrip post-launch through over-the-air updates.

A major update with this model is that Roborock has replaced its LiDAR navigation technology with AI-assisted cameras and a time-of-flight sensor. This change is expected to enhance accuracy as the robot moves around your home, thanks to improved 3D mapping. Additionally, the new Vertibeam lateral obstacle avoidance technology will help the Z70 navigate around objects like power cables more effectively.

Roborock has yet to announce a price for the Z70, but it promises to launch in the first half of 2025. Considering that the company's new Saros 10R and Saros 10 flagship vacuum cleaners are priced around US$1,600 each for enhanced performance without robotic arms, it's likely that the Z70 will be priced significantly higher.

Roborock introduces a groundbreaking feature in their new robot vacuum: a foldable robotic arm that can extend from the top of the device. This robotic arm is capable of autonomously picking up small items like dirty socks, tissues, and other objects from the floor, bringing a new level of convenience and efficiency to cleaning.

How the Arm Works

The foldable arm uses advanced robotics and sensors to identify and pick up objects. With the help of a camera and LED light, the robot can spot discarded items under 0.66 lb (300 g), grab them, and then transport them to a designated location, such as a basket or trash bin.

Customizable Object Recognition

Out of the box, the robot can recognize 108 objects, but it also allows you to train it to identify 50 more. This means you can program it to look for specific items, such as misplaced shoes or toys, and ask the robot to help locate them in your home.

The Cleaning Process

The robot first scans your home to identify objects it can pick up using AI-assisted cameras and time-of-flight sensors. After picking up the items, it moves them to an area that’s already been cleaned. The vacuum then finishes cleaning any spots that were previously obstructed by the items.

Future Improvements and Pricing

While the new robotic arm's object handling process is still slow, Roborock plans to refine the technology with over-the-air updates after launch. Pricing details haven’t been revealed yet, but given the higher-end models from Roborock cost around US$1,600, the Z70 is expected to be priced higher due to its added robotic arm capabilities.

Source: NEW ATLAS

Cite this article:

Priyadharshini S (2025),”Robotic Arm of Vacuum Cleaner Picks Up Your Dirty Socks and Tissues" , AnaTechmaz, pp.128