Home robotics developer Roborock announced its S8 MaxV Ultra robotic vacuum has become the world’s first robotic vacuum to receive Matter certification for cross-platform smart home interoperability.
Matter is an open standard for products in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem designed to allow the next generation of interoperable products to work across brands and platforms with greater privacy, security and simplicity for consumers. Matter certification was awarded to the Roborock vac by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) after testing at the UL Solutions IoT Lab in Dongguan Songshan Lake, China, according to Roborock.
The S8 MaxV Ultra paves the way for potential future integration with major smart ecosystems such as Apple, Amazon and Google, Roborock reported. This certification opens up possibilities for seamless interaction across platforms, clouds, and protocols, potentially enhancing the user experience with a wider array of device connections and applications in the future, the company added.
The S8 MaxV Ultra features a built-in “Hello Rocky” intelligent voice assistant for hands-free operation, video calling capabilities and DirTect technology, which identifies different types of messes and adjusts cleaning settings automatically. Equipped with Reactive AI 2.0, the vacuum improves obstacle recognition and avoidance, according to Roborock.
Other features of S8 Max V Ultra:
- FlexiArm Design Side Brush allows the vacuum to capture dust in hard-to-reach corners.
- Extra Edge Mop System works in tandem with the FlexiArm Design to clean hard-to-access areas.
- RockDock Ultra docking station supports automated emptying, refilling, dock self-cleaning and detergent dispensing. It employs 60°C hot water for mop washing and uses heated air for drying, preventing odor. The dock intelligently adjusts mop washing frequency and re-mopping tasks based on the level of dirt detected.
- VibraRise 3.0 Mopping System is equipped with dual vibration modules and a sonic mopping frequency of 4000 times per minute, along with a 20-millimeter mop module lifting capability.
- The S8 MaxV Ultra boasts a powerful 10,000Pa suction capability.
