Infineon Powers Roborock’s Saros Z70 with Advanced REAL3™ ToF Technology for Enhanced Robotics

The standout feature of Roborock’s Saros Z70 robotic vacuum is its industry-first 5-axis robot arm enabled by the small form factor of Infineon’s REAL3™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology.

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has supplied its advanced REAL3™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor technology to Roborock for the Saros Z70 robotic vacuum, which features the world’s first 5-axis robot arm. This innovative arm enables the vacuum to move obstacles and clean areas that were previously blocked. The compact design of Infineon’s ToF technology, 100 times smaller than conventional systems, allows for this breakthrough while maintaining a sleek, efficient vacuum design. With improved object recognition and navigation, the Saros Z70 offers better precision and agility in cleaning. Infineon’s collaboration with Roborock exemplifies its leadership in sensor technology and its strategy to enhance its competitiveness in the growing sensor market.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 28-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a global leader in semiconductors for power systems and IoT, has provided its cutting-edge REAL3™ Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor technology for Roborock’s latest innovation—the Saros Z70 robotic vacuum cleaner. This breakthrough collaboration enables Roborock’s Saros Z70 to feature the industry’s first-ever 5-axis robot arm in a vacuum cleaner, allowing it to move obstacles and clean previously inaccessible areas. The compact and efficient design of Infineon’s ToF technology, which is 100 times smaller than traditional systems, plays a crucial role in making this possible by freeing up space for the robot arm, all while maintaining a sleek design.

Unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Roborock’s new Saros series made its European debut in Germany. Infineon’s REAL3™ Time-of-Flight, developed alongside pmdtechnologies, provides advanced navigation and object recognition capabilities for robotic cleaners. This next-generation sensor technology enhances both the robot’s agility and precision, allowing for smooth and efficient operation, thanks to the integration of an additional ToF camera that ensures the 5-axis robot arm performs flawlessly.

For consumers, this technology brings substantial improvements in home cleaning. With the robot arm’s ability to clear obstacles from its path, the Saros Z70 can access areas that were once blocked, providing a more thorough and efficient cleaning experience.

Andreas Kopetz, Vice President of Ambient Sensing at Infineon, said, “This collaboration with Roborock highlights the full potential of our sensor technology and its transformation into an innovative product that pushes the boundaries of what consumers expect from robotic vacuum cleaners. It exemplifies Infineon’s role as a leader in sensor technology and our ongoing commitment to improving everyday life, safety, and sustainability through innovation.”

Infineon’s involvement in the development of the 5-axis robot arm also demonstrates its strategic vision to continue enhancing its competitiveness in the sensor market. By creating a dedicated Sensor and RF business unit (SURF), Infineon aims to further accelerate its growth and deliver greater value to customers. With the sensor and RF markets expected to exceed $20 billion by 2027, Infineon is well-positioned to capitalize on this immense opportunity.

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SOURCE: Infineon Technologies AG