The history of robot vacuum cleaners is experiencing a new chapter. Gone are the days when these little helpers simply navigated between furniture to vacuum up dust while trying to avoid obstacles as best they could. In 2025, they are now equipped with intelligent mechanical arms capable of picking up your socks, toys and other objects lying on the ground.
The Roborock Saros Z70 leads the way with its “OmniGrip” arm
The Chinese manufacturer Roborock surprises with its Saros Z70. This new high-end model incorporates a retractable mechanical arm called “OmniGrip”. This technological feat does not just pick up objects: it identifies them, analyzes them and moves them to predefined areas. The arm can lift up to 300 grams, sufficient capacity to handle socks, small toys or even slippers. Knowing that it is possible to define a storage areait is entirely possible to indicate a basket containing your pets’ toys so that the OmniGrip puts them away by itself, for example.
Artificial intelligence plays a central role in this system. The Saros Z70 can recognize up to 108 different types of objects thanks to its automatic learning. Users can even personalize this database by adding up to 50 specific objects to their home. A practical aspect that is accompanied by particular attention to confidentiality: all data remains stored locally in the device.
Dreame enters the dance with its own vision of the tidying robot
Competitor Dreame does not intend to leave Roborock alone in this new segment. The company took advantage of CES 2025 to unveil its own approach to the mechanical arm vacuum robot. An impressive video demonstration suggests a real technological battle between the two Chinese manufacturers.
This emerging competition promises to accelerate innovation in the sector. Manufacturers will not only have to improve the precision of mechanical arms, but also enrich the detection and manipulation capabilities of objects. Integration with existing home automation ecosystems will also play a crucial role in the adoption of these new assistants.
An interesting development to watch
The arrival of these new generation robot vacuum cleaners is a surprise for aficionados of this type of technology. Most of us expected models for climbing stairs to manage multiple floors. However, this is a development as interesting as it is unexpected here. If there’s one thing that could hurt, it’s the price. Still not communicated for the Saros Z70, it risks constituting a barrier for many consumers.
Security is another crucial aspect. Manufacturers must guarantee that these mechanical arms will not cause any damage to furniture or objects handled. These innovations nevertheless mark an important step in the evolution of connected home appliances. Beyond the gadget aspect, these new generation robot vacuum cleaners could truly transform our relationship with daily tidying. People with reduced mobility could particularly benefit from these advanced features.
- Robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with mechanical arms capable of picking up and storing objects
- Roborock launches the Saros Z70 with its OmniGrip arm that can lift up to 300g
- Dreame is also preparing its entry into this market with a competing model
