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This viral Roborock with a robot arm is half-price on Amazon - why it's finally time to buy one

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Roborock Saros Z70 ZDNET's key takeaways The Roborock Saros Z70's full price is $2,599, but it's currently on sale for $1,300

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. $1,299.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 at Best Buy more buying choices

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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.

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Thankfully, an increasing number of companies are rallying behind the effort to create a household assistant robot. After being lucky enough to test the Roborock Saros Z70 with a mechanical arm, I believe Roborock has a definite edge on the competition.

While other companies have developed various types of household robots, the Saros Z70 is a multifunctional robot that serves as a stepping stone to the future of smart homes.

The Roborock Saros Z70 is a premium robot vacuum and mop with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a flagship, plus a mechanical arm to pick up objects. And I must immediately focus on this robotic grip when reviewing this product.

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