Roborock's Saros Z70: A Robotic Vacuum so Advanced it's Straight Out of Science Fiction
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored
Published: 25 June 2025
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If you thought vacuum technology had evolved just about as far as it could possibly go, well, Roborock would like to have a word with you. Earlier this year, the ambitious brand's CES showing featured the Saros Z70, a new model that has completely reset our expectations when it comes to premium robotic vacuum cleaners.
Now, Roborock's latest has landed down under, and Aussie adopters expecting to take home a high-level robotic vacuum will soon discover the Saros Z70 is so much more than that.
Saros Z70 | Image: Roborock
A One-Armed Home Helper
To describe the Saros Z70 as 'cutting edge' feels like an understatement. This thing is more reminiscent of a droid out of a science fiction movie than it is a vacuum cleaner. There are a number of features that set it apart, but the most obvious is the Omnigrip, a foldable five-axis mechanical arm, and the first to be mass-produced for the vacuum industry.
The Omnigrip is a remarkable thing indeed. It empowers the Saros Z70 to lift obstructions weighing under 300 grams—currently programmed for socks, slippers/sandals, tissues, and towels, with more to follow in future software updates—but more than that, your new robotic assistant's programming means it can actually recognise these items and relocate them to their designated spots. Did you leave some socks in the living room? The Saros Z70 will move them toward your closet. Did you kick off your sandals in a hurry? The Saros Z70 will take them towards the welcome rug by your front door.
This feature also means the Saros Z70 can do a more thorough cleaning job. Taking an approach that breaks up the task into sessions, the robotic vacuum will detect and mark objects it can lift during its first cleaning session, thanks to its dual cameras — one on the mechanical arm and the other on the front of the chassis. Then, during its second session, it moves the objects out of the way, opening access to previously blocked areas and enabling it to get the job done right.
Saros Z70 | Image: Roborock
Gentle, Smart, and Sleek
While the Saros Z70 comes with 108 objects already pre-programmed so it can recognise and avoid them—thanks to its advanced Starsight Autonomous System 2.0, which also offers improved accuracy in recognising unfolded cables, irregular walls, and furniture—you can help to make it even smarter still. Taking advantage of this customisable on-board AI-driven technology, you'll be able to define and label further objects in the accompanying app, taking your vacuum's intelligence to the next level.
Said app also means you can take manual control of the mechanical arm and chassis, providing interactivity (and the potential for a little fun and mischief) for you, your friends, and family. Plus, this manual mode enables you to guide the Saros Z70 to pick up pretty much anything under 300 grams.
For those who might question the wisdom of trusting their household objects to the Saros Z70's mechanical grasp, you can take comfort knowing it boasts a gentle-grip design, enabling it to securely hold objects without causing any damage. It's the perfect balance of strength and care. Naturally, the Saros Z70 also provides further peace of mind, thanks to its emergency button and child lock.
Saros Z70 | Image: Roborock
Before we go on too long, we should make it clear that none of this extraordinary innovation comes at the expense of the Saros Z70's capacity for cleaning or its svelte design. The robotic vacuum boasts an astonishing 22000 Hyperforce suction power, along with an Ultra design measuring just 7.98 cm high, meaning it can easily access more of your home.
It also packs a Dual Anti-Tangle System across both its main and side brushes, enabling it to handle long hair without getting itself tied in knots. What could be more perfect for pet-friendly households?
Finally, the Saros Z70 also comes with the advanced Multifunctional Dock 4.0. This provides auto-detachable mops that it adds to or removes from the vacuum, depending on the job, as well as a 2.5-hour fast charge functionality, 80° hot water mop washing and dock self-cleaning, auto dust emptying, and a host of other handy features. It's the perfect home base for your incredible new vacuum.
With the Saros Z70, Roborock has again shown that it would be foolish to underestimate the brand's tireless drive and overwhelming capacity for innovation. More than a robotic vacuum, the Saros Z70 is the cleaning companion you've always wanted.
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