Multiple firm introduced a robotic vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025

It seems that Roborock isn’t the one firm that introduced a robotic vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025. Rival firm Dreame, which unveiled its stair-climbing robotic vacuum earlier within the week, can be engaged on a robotic vacuum with an arm for choosing up objects.

The gadget remains to be a prototype, in accordance with the corporate, however the as but unnamed robo vac was on full show at Dreame’s CES sales space. Contemplating it’s nonetheless a prototype, the precise arm appeared much more substantial in comparison with the one on Roborock’s Saros Z70. It was a lot thicker and had an even bigger “claw” that appeared prefer it may have the ability to choose up barely heavier objects. (Roborock says its vac can choose up object that weigh as much as 300 grams.)

Sadly, Dreame wasn’t displaying it really seize something, however I used to be in a position to watch the arm prolong and retract a number of occasions. It seemed to be on the same gadget because the X50 because the prototype vacuum additionally rocked up onto “legs,” very like Dreame’s stair-stepping X50.

A Dreame rep on the sales space informed me that the corporate has been engaged on the prototype for some time, however determined to speed up its plans for the vacuum at CES. After a fast look up, I knew precisely what he was referring to: Dreame’s sales space is positioned instantly throughout from Roborock, which was displaying a large reproduction of its arm-wielding Saros Z70 on high of its sales space.

Perhaps subsequent yr we’ll see the 2 robotic vacuum arms wrestle.