While availability and pricing details for the Saros Z70 are yet to be announced, it is expected to be released later in 2025.

Roborock has unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum, the Saros Z70, which features an innovative articulating robotic arm designed to pick up lightweight items such as socks and tissues.

Equipped with precision sensors, a camera, and an LED light, the arm assesses the weight and position of objects before attempting to lift them.

Despite iRobot's financial struggles, the market for robotic vacuums remains vibrant and innovative, with Roborock's Saros Z70 poised to be a key player.

The robotic arm can pick up to six different items simultaneously and is capable of recognizing 108 objects, with the option to identify an additional 50 items through an open-source AI model.

During a preview event in New York, the Saros Z70 demonstrated its item-grabbing capabilities, although it experienced initial technical glitches.

However, the demonstration revealed that the arm took about one minute to pick up each sock, raising concerns about its current speed and efficiency.

The vacuum has a sleek matte black, disc-shaped design, weighs approximately 11 pounds, and utilizes built-in 'Starsight' sensors and cameras for navigation.

Roborock is transitioning from LiDAR technology to AI-assisted cameras for navigation, enhancing accuracy with the Starsight Autonomous System 2.0.

Safety features of the Saros Z70 include a child lock, a stop button for immediate shutdown, and a weak grip to prevent injury to pets or children.

The Saros Z70 is compatible with various smart home systems, including Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, allowing users to issue commands through the Roborock app or the onboard voice assistant, Rocky.

The Saros Z70 is scheduled to go on sale in the first half of 2025, replacing the S8 MaxV Pro Ultra as Roborock's flagship model.