Softbank partners Roborock to launch the Roborock S6 in Japan

Japan Softbank Group has announced that it will launch a smart robot vacuum developed by China’s Xiaomi ecological chain startup Roborock Technology Co., Ltd. The product will be the first batch of IoT products that would be launched by Softbank which also unveiled its partnership with two other Chinese startups – Yeelight and Smartmi for IoT products. Further, the Roborock S6 performs a myriad of functions including mopping, sweeping, and does both simultaneously as well. It comes with a bionic 140ml tank that allows you to adjust the water volume and a powerful motor that delivers 2000pa strong suction for superior cleaning. Speaking during the announcement of the partnership, SoftBank’s senior vice president of consumer business and new business said that the partnership aims to promote the development of the Japanese Internet of Things (IoT) sector. “Japan has performed poorly in the world of IoT products, and the Internet of Things business has lagged behind the United States for five years,” he said.

Source