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This Robot Vacuum Uses AI to Clean Your Home — Here’s How It’ll Make Your Life Easier

Courtney BalestierSenior Writer, Creative Studio
Courtney BalestierSenior Writer, Creative Studio
Courtney Balestier is the Apartment Therapy Creative Studio Senior Writer. She holds a master's degree in magazine journalism from NYU and lives in Pittsburgh, where you'll find her doing DIY projects in her new house with her dog and cat (who are not being very helpful).
published Feb 19, 2025
Living room with a cat on a patterned rug, a robotic vacuum on wooden floor, and a bookshelf filled with books and decor.
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It used to be that robot vacuums were kind of like when your partner loads the dishwasher: Technically the job gets done, but not the way you would’ve liked. But the newest and best robot vacuums have gotten way smarter.

Thanks to industry-leading technology and the latest artificial intelligence capabilities, the new Roborock Saros 10 and Saros 10R models are just about Mensa level: less robot vacuum, more robot maid.

Looking for deep-cleaning power? The Saros 10 has ultra strong 22,000 Pa suction and a new AI-powered mopping system that automatically identifies stain types and adjusts cleaning modes. Does your home have a complex layout, or a litany of pet toys on the floor? The Saros 10R features the new StarSight Autonomous System 2.0, which 3D scans its surroundings 38,400 times per second, so it can recognize and respond to obstacles instantly. Both models are able to learn every quirk of your home (and its messes), thoroughly vacuuming and mopping with precision. Here are some of the genius ways they make cleaning your home easier.

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They’re Avid Learners

The Saros 10 and Saros 10R get to know your home — and how you like to clean it. They’ll get wise to your preferences, such as high-priority cleaning areas. Then they’ll dynamically adapt cleaning modes, suction power, and travel paths in real-time so that each square inch gets exactly the attention it needs. Equipped with intelligent dirt detection, they always know what they’re dealing with, from kitchen messes to pet hair. 

Both Saros 10 and Saros 10R even learn how to charge more intelligently, tracking how long it takes to clean your home and optimizing energy usage accordingly. Plus they’re compatible with your favorite smart home and voice activation systems — like Alexa, Siri, Google Home, and Apple Watch — for easier operation.

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They’re Expert Navigators

Roborock combines different navigational and obstacle avoidance technologies to help the Saros line create an accurate, ever-updating map of your space. Translation: They can choose the best paths and traverse them accurately, without bumping into your dog’s toys or that potted ficus.

And if your home has an especially complex layout or tricky obstacles, that’s where the Saros 10R really shines. It takes navigation to the next level with the StarSight Autonomous System 2.0. Compared to traditional LDS navigation system 2D scanning, StarSight 2.0 uses 3D scanning technology (think facial recognition) to recognize objects as small as 2 centimeters, even in dark environments, for more precise movement.

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They’re Powerful Cleaners

Of course, all that intel only matters if the vacuum actually works — and the Saros line performs exceptionally. Both the Saros 10 and Saros 10R feature liftable mops, main brushes, side brushes, and the first-of-its-kind AdaptiLift Chassis — all of which help them traverse tricky terrain like high-pile carpets and doorway thresholds without getting stuck. The Duo Anti-Tangle System captures 100 percent of hair without jamming. (Seriously: In testing, it got a perfect score.) And these are the thinnest Roborock vacuums ever — just over 3 inches — for effortless access under furniture and into hard-to-reach spaces.

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The Saros 10 takes that incredible cleaning power to the next level. Its VibraRise 4.0 Mopping System uses AI algorithms to automatically identify stain types and adjusts its cleaning modes accordingly. Even stubborn stains are no match for the Saros 10: Its innovative design raises the front wheels to increase mop pressure. If a room hasn’t been cleaned for a while, the Saros 10 will automatically do a deep clean — and it re-washes itself right after cleaning kitchens and bathrooms.