A dock-equipped robot vacuum cleaner that automatically cleans wet mops, now available #CES2022

This will keep your mop clean.

No matter how much you use the mopping function of your robot vacuum to polish the floor, if you don't wash the mop regularly, you'll end up spreading dirt and germs throughout your home. Therefore, Roborock has updated its flagship model with an automatic garbage collection dock. The new dock has a function that automatically cleans the wet mop every time.

In science fiction, robots do all the household chores with minimal instructions, but unfortunately that's not the case in reality at the moment. In the 20 years since the Roomba first appeared, robot vacuum cleaners have improved dramatically, and even though humans don't have to bother vacuuming the whole house, they still need to empty the dust box and clean it regularly. It still bothers people's hands.

The latest robotic vacuum cleaners can avoid obstacles thanks to advanced sensors and AI-powered imaging systems, and can do so automatically thanks to the increased complexity of docks with features other than charging. increased. The dock that Roborock has developed for the new S7 MaxV Ultra may be the most complicated yet. Unlike robot vacuums that simply pick up dirt and grime from floors, the S7 MaxV Ultra comes with a wet mop that leaves hardwood and tile floors sparkling clean after vacuuming. Moreover, it automatically avoids rugs and carpets when cleaning.

Thanks to this wet wipe function, humans are freed from one of the household chores, but it leaves the hassle and maintenance of washing the wet mop. Therefore, the S7 MaxV Ultra is equipped with a function that replenishes the water tank for the mop in the dock and cleans the mop with a device that slides back and forth. It's like a robot vacuum cleaner version of a car wash, but it cleans inside as well.

And every time the vacuum comes back to charge, the dock will pick up debris from its dust bin. The garbage collection box in the dock can store garbage for up to 7 weeks (depending on the room environment and frequency of use).

The dock isn't completely hassle-free, but it does require less maintenance and care. You'll still need to refill the dock mop tank and empty the trash bin, but cleaning the vacuum itself isn't a very frequent household chore.

The price and release date tend to be unknown at this year's CES, but so is this product. This is due to continued supply chain disruptions.

Source: Roborock