I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - here's my verdict

ZDNET's key takeaways The Roborock Saros Z70 is now available for purchase for $2,599. The Saros Z70 is the first robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to lift lightweight objects and clean those missed areas This robot vacuum performs impressively well, but you can expect some bugs with the OmniGrip mechanical arm function. View now at Roborock The Roborock Saros Z70 is currently on sale at Roborock for $1,999 for Memorial Day, down $600 from the usual price of $2,599. I've spent the past few years of my life turning my home into the closest version of the Jetsons' house that I can get, bypassing the midcentury decor and flying cars. While I'm pleased to report that many of the predictions made by the 1960s sitcom have materialized over the decades, many remain unrealized. The biggest one? Rosie the Robot. Also: This midrange robot vacuum cleans as well as some flagship models - and it's 50% off Thankfully, many companies are rallying behind the effort to create a household assist ... Read full article.