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Beijing Roborock Technology Co.,Ltd. and SB C&S Corporation (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Yasuo Mizoguchi, President and CEO; hereinafter "SB C&S") have announced the release of the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, a new 4-way robot vacuum cleaner equipped with a 4-way fully automatic dock that automates mop washing, water supply and dust collection as well as mop drying. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is equipped with a 4-way fully automatic dock that automates mop washing, water supply, trash collection, and new mop drying functions. The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra will be available at Yamada Denki stores nationwide (excluding some stores), Yamada Web.com, and Roborock Japan Direct (head office and Amazon stores) on July 14, 2023.
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Roborock" is designed for the careful and meticulous cleaning required in Japan, where people often come in direct contact with the floor. The S8 Pro Ultra uses a high-precision laser sensor and a proprietary algorithm to provide superior intelligence, enabling it to assess each room in real time, even in dark rooms, and clean efficiently and in a short period of time. The synergistic effect of powerful suction cleaning and water wiping in a single unit provides a powerful and delicate cleaning without wastage. Furthermore, in keeping with our business philosophy of "spending more time on the things we love," in addition to superior cleaning performance, we also focus on ease of maintenance to reduce the amount of time spent on care and maintenance.
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
The new 4-way fully-automated dock fully automates troublesome maintenance work from mop washing, drying, and water supply to suctioned dust collection, so that you can always clean your house with a clean mop without getting your hands dirty. The new dock also frees the user from the hassle of cleaning and drying the mop, supplying water to the water tank, and disposing of waste each time the mop is wiped with water.
Suction power has been increased to 6,000 Pa, the strongest among Roborock products, and the newly developed two main brushes further improve carpet cleaning performance. The water-wiping performance is also enhanced by the expanded high-speed mop vibration area with a maximum of 3,000 vibrations per minute and a new "water-wiping super-strong mode" that can handle even the most stubborn stains. The high-precision 3D Structured Light, camera, and infrared imaging system can recognize small objects on the floor and furniture that can easily get caught in the mop, even in dark rooms, and clean carefully while avoiding obstacles*1.
The S8 Pro Ultra offers a more spacious and comfortable life than ever before, with advanced cleaning power and a 4-way fully-automated dock, making it the ultimate in "leave it to the professionals.
1 Accuracy of obstacle recognition and avoidance may vary depending on the room environment and other factors. 2. Objects with a width of 5 cm and a height of 3 cm or more will be avoided.
Equipped with a 4-way fully automatic dock to automate mop washing, drying, water supply, and trash collection
The S8 Pro Ultra automatically returns to the dock during and at the end of the cleaning cycle to clean the mop with a brush that spins at 745 revolutions per minute. The mop cleaning interval can be set to any of nine 5-minute intervals (10-50 minutes) to ensure that you always have a clean mop to clean. After cleaning, the mop is automatically dried with hot air to prevent odor and mildew. The drying time can be set to three different times (2-4 hours at 1-hour intervals), taking into account humid periods and various environments. Water is automatically supplied for wiping and mop cleaning. When the water tank of the robot runs low during the mopping process, it automatically returns to the dock to start watering the mop.
The 2.5-liter paper carton holds up to 60 days*2 of trash, greatly reducing the time and effort required to dispose of trash. The paper carton system is also safe for those who are concerned about dust when disposing of trash. It also cleans the exhaust air by sucking up to 99.71 TP6T of fine particles down to 0.3 μm, such as pollen. In addition, the 4-way fully automatic dock can be fully recharged in about 4 hours. This allows for quick resumption of cleaning and comfortably cleans large areas. Off-peak hour charging also reduces energy costs.
2 The number of days for collection will vary depending on the room environment and other factors.
Advanced suction and water-wiping performance
The S7 MaxV Ultra has the strongest suction power of any Roborock product at 6,000 Pa, and the newly developed dual rubber brushes sweep up even the smallest house dust, sand, and larger debris hidden deep in rugs and carpets. Compared to the previous S7 MaxV Ultra model, the S7 MaxV Ultra removes 301 TP6T more hair and pet hair from carpets. The S7 MaxV Ultra is also equipped with a new "Carpet Care Mode" that cleans the carpet only once more after the cleaning is complete. The new "Carpet Care Mode" allows the cleaner to clean the carpet again after finishing the cleaning. The new cleaning function follows the grain of the flooring and the joints of tiles, which provides more detailed cleaning by taking into account the cleaning power and scrubbing of the grooves in the flooring and tiles.
The mop's high-speed vibration area, which moves up to 3,000 times per minute, has been increased by 60% to two locations compared to the S7 MaxV Ultra, so it can remove persistent dirt more effectively with two vibrations. The 600g highly-loaded mop simultaneously wipes with water to remove even the most stubborn dry stains, such as sebum, coffee, pollen, and other stubborn stains. In addition, a new "water-wiping ultra-strong mode" is equipped to wipe the floor more carefully, and the machine performs only water-wiping carefully at a slower speed and with a finely tuned route. In addition, if the ultrasonic sensor detects a carpeting during the water-wiping process, the mop automatically lifts up to perform suction cleaning only*3.
3 Available for carpets with a pile of less than 4 mm. Carpet avoidance function is available for carpets with a pile of 4 mm or more.
Advanced sensors and high-precision cameras on board to avoid objects
Using the principles of facial recognition technology, which determines the distance and shape of an object, the AI instantly analyzes objects on the floor, identifies their location and type, and recognizes and avoids them even in a dark room. The number of objects that can be recognized and avoided (slippers and other footwear, cords, power strips, cloths, pet waste, fans and other pedestals, scales, dustpans, paper scraps, pets, and furniture that can easily get caught)*4 will be increased to 11 in total and displayed on the application. For privacy protection related to the camera, "TUV Certification for User Security Protection "*5 has been obtained. The captured image data is not saved, so users can use the app with peace of mind.
4 Items that can be recognized and avoided as of July 2023. The accuracy of obstacle avoidance may vary depending on the room environment and other factors. The system avoids objects that are at least 5 cm wide and 3 cm high.
5 TUV (TÜV Rheinland) is an international certification organization for technical, safety and certification services.
Operate as you wish from the app
The app allows the user to check the cleaning route in real time, and when the entire room has been cleaned, a map is created on the app, and detailed settings can be made, including no-go areas and the number of rooms, areas, and times to be cleaned. The app also has a new function that automatically detects areas that are likely to become difficult to navigate during cleaning and suggests off-limits areas from the app. In addition, by selecting the newly-developed "Hurry Sweep Mode," cleaning can be completed 30% faster than usual by omitting the sweeping of the room's perimeter. Furthermore, Quick Mapping, which maps each room up to six times faster than the conventional method of mapping while cleaning, is useful for setting up exclusion zones and cleaning areas in rooms that are being cleaned for the first time.
Other Functions
- Equipped with a high-capacity battery that can operate for up to 3 hours continuously and for 300 m²*6.
- Equipped with child lock to prevent accidental operation by small children and pets
- Voice control is possible with smart speaker integration
- Guideline for replacement of accessories can be checked from the app
6 In silent mode.
Price
S8 Pro Ultra
Reference price: 229,900 yen including tax
Product Details
https://www.roborock.jp/products/s8-pro-ultra
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About Roborock
Ltd. is a vacuum cleaner brand manufactured by Beijing Roborock Technology Co. Ltd. The brand's products combine superior basic performance, such as industry-leading suction power and simultaneous wiping with water, with easy-to-use and convenient functions. The brand also offers high product quality through 1,000 quality control tests and 38 certifications. Founded in 2014, Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, and production of household vacuum cleaners and has received various global awards for its product technology and design. The company was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in February 2020 and has sold a cumulative total of more than 13.12 million units in more than 40 countries (as of December 31, 2022).
About SB C&S Corporation
SB C&S Corporation has inherited the IT distribution business, which is the origin of the SOFTBANK Group, and has created a new business model by quickly responding to changes in the market environment. For corporate customers, SB C&S provides product solutions utilizing advanced technologies including cloud computing and AI through the largest sales network in Japan. For consumers, we are leveraging our unique planning and development capabilities to expand our product lineup from software and mobile accessories to IoT products and services. For more information, please visit our website.
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