In an incredible feat, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra completed a trip to outer space, and made it back in working order. Read about the journey.
In the spirit of pushing boundaries, Roborock has perhaps pushed the envelope further than ever before. How? Well, it’s certainly not just by introducing the Roborock S8 Max Series smart vacuums, consisting of two models: S8 MaxV Ultra and S8 Max Ultra. There’s more to it.
Although these two powerful and intelligent smart vacuums include a host of new innovative features, there’s something else that’s bigger and more awe-inspiring. Keeping up with that idea of “cleaning beyond limits,” the S8 series has also achieved something spectacular related to space. Yes, outer space. In August 2024, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was launched into the upper stratosphere, becoming the first-ever smart vacuum in outer space. Just imagine it floating, weightlessly, high above the planet, maybe even cleaning some debris as it goes.
It gives a whole new meaning to “out of this world,” at least when it comes to smart vacuums.What about the space trip?
Spearheaded by Sent Into Space (SIS), the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra traveled on a hydrogen balloon — taller than the White House at nearly 25 meters in diameter — into the upper stratosphere, about 110,000 feet above Earth. The entire flight took about two and a half hours, with an hour and a half dedicated to the flight up to space, and an hour for returning to Earth.
Roborock’s idea for sending the vacuum into space was to expose it to extreme conditions, sending it to new heights — figuratively. Launching it into the atmosphere pushes the boundaries of what a vacuum can do while showcasing its unparalleled durability and performance. This is one of the harshest environments known to man and the vacuum returned safely. Even in the dark, cold vastness of space, the vacuum successfully activated features like the DuoRoller side brush and “Hello Rocky” voice assistant.
