Roborock
Beijing Roborock Technology Co. Ltd., branded as Roborock, is a Chinese consumer goods company known for its robotic sweeping and mopping devices[1] and handheld cordless stick vacuums. Xiaomi played a key role in the company's founding.[2] HistoryBeijing Roborock Technology Co. Ltd. was founded in 2014 in Beijing, China.[3] Its launch was largely supported by Xiaomi.[2] The company raised about $640 million in its February 2020 IPO,[3] and the company had annual revenue of approximately CNY 4.5 billion as of August 2021.[1] Roborock went public on Beijing's STAR market in 2020.[4] ProductsVacuum cleanersThe "S" line of robot vacuums, introduced in 2018,[5] have an integrated obstacle avoidance system to discern objects down to 5 cm wide by 3 cm high.[6] As the cleaners move about a space they create a schematic map, marking objects to be avoided later. Roborock has claimed that their floor cleaning devices do not store images or upload them to the cloud, and that all captured images are immediately deleted after processing.[6] ReactiveAI 2.0 was introduced with the release of the Roborock S7 MaxV. It has an RGB camera and 3D structured light scanning[clarification needed] with a neural processor for object recognition regardless of lighting conditions.[7] In addition to their front-mounted cameras, newer devices use top-mounted LIDAR to map rooms. Using an app, users can set off-limits areas to ensure the device does not clean there. Users can also set "no-mop" areas where the device may vacuum but not mop.[6] Roborock Q7 Max,[8] released in 2022,[9] can be controlled by Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant.[10] In 2023, Roborock released the S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Pro Ultra. The main difference between the models is the docking station each includes. The S8 has a standard charging base whereas the S8 Plus includes an automatic emptying dock.[11][12] The S8 and S8 Plus have dual brushrolls but they do not lift. All models which precede the S8 have a single brushroll. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra incorporates a livestreaming camera.[13][14][15] Roborock S7,[16] which debuted at CES 2021.[17][18] The S7 can detect the type of floor to use either its mop or vacuum.[19][6][20] Its dustbin measures 460 mL at full capacity.[21] It can vacuum approximately 250 square meters between charges. The S4 model does not mop. In 2022, Roborock released the Q5 which replaces the S models, and is similar to the S4 Max and the S5. The Q5 has a higher suction power, but lacks the mop feature.[22] In January 2025, Roborock introduced its Saros 10 model.[23] Washing machinesIn 2023, the company introduced its first washing machine,[24] the Roborock Zeo One with an integrated dryer. Like the Zeo One, subsequent models can be controlled by Roborock's smartphone app.[25] References
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