Sensor enables first smart vacuum with robot arm
Infineon Technologies is supplying a time of flight sensor to Roborock for the first robot vacuum with a cleaning arm.
The Saros Z70 vacuum, launched in Germany, has the industry’s 5-axis robot arm that can move obstacles out of its way and clean in areas that were previously blocked. This is made possible by the small form factor of Infineon’s REAL3 Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology.
The REAL3 sensor was jointly developed with pmdtechnologies and is 100 times smaller compared to conventional laser distance scanner freeing up space for the integration of the retractable robot arm while maintaining a sleek and slim design.
The integration of an additional Time-of-Flight camera from Infineon guarantees the precise and smooth operation of the robot arm. The robot arm can now move blocking objects and clean areas that used to be inaccessible.
“It’s a major breakthrough that Roborock, a market leader for robot vacuum cleaners, has recognized the full potential of Infineon’s sensor technology and transformed it into an innovative product that consumers have never seen before”, said Andreas Kopetz, Vice President of Ambient Sensing at Infineon. “The collaboration is a great example for Infineon reinforcing its position as a leading player in the field of sensors and its goal to make life easier, safer, and greener. Together with customers and partners.”
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