For a long time, robotic vacuum-mop devices excelled primarily… at vacuuming. When it came to mopping, it was often another story. Between mops that spread dirt around, marks that remain visible in low light, and carpets that feel slightly damp after use, many models gave more of an impression of “refreshing” the floor than actually cleaning it. However, for some time now, a new generation has begun to emerge. A generation that finally attempts to replicate the operation of a real manual vacuum-mop. Mova is one of the most aggressive brands in this segment, and the Mova S70 Roller Ultra is probably the best example of this today.

This robot does not solely rely on enormous suction power or an ever more autonomous station. Its main argument is its HydroForce system, a large washing roller constantly supplied with clean water, with immediate recovery of dirty water. On paper, the principle seems much more logical than a simple mop that rotates under the robot. And after several days of intensive testing, it is hard to go back.

Add to this an ultra-slim chassis of just 9 cm, a claimed suction power of 32,000 Pa, an integrated DToF navigation directly in the robot, a significant effort on edges, a real hairbrush, and a nearly autonomous station… and the S70 Roller Ultra clearly becomes one of the most ambitious robots of the moment.

So is it just a technological showcase or a true reference in domestic cleaning? After several weeks watching it navigate between the office, living room, kitchen, carpets, and tricky corners, here is my complete feedback.

Unboxing the Mova S70 Roller Ultra

The Mova S70 Roller Ultra arrives in rather sober but very premium packaging.

Upon opening, it quickly becomes clear that this is not a “budget robot boosted by marketing”. The whole setup inspires confidence.

The box contains the robot, the station, the access ramp, an extra dust bag, the automatic detergent dispenser module, a cleaning solution bottle, and the already pre-installed components such as the roller, the main brush, and the filter.

The first detail that catches the eye: the robot is incredibly thin.

With a height of only 90 mm, the S70 Roller Ultra is among the most compact models on the market in this premium category. And it changes a lot in practice.

While many premium robots get stuck in front of certain low TV stands, sideboards, or beds, this one passes much more easily. In a modern house filled with relatively low furniture, it is far from a gadget. In fact, it is the first capable of passing completely under my couch (which has a foldable bed system that slightly protrudes underneath, preventing all robots from passing under it).

The design is very clean, featuring an elegant matte finish and discreet integration of various sensors.

We also find several particularly interesting mechanical elements under the robot: the large HydroForce roller, the dirty water recovery squeegee, the extendable side brush, and the new anti-tangle system.

The station remains fairly compact despite all the integrated functions. Mova has managed to avoid the “large furniture” effect that is sometimes found in some bulky competitors.

It is made of the same matte white, but features a small golden trim to give it a touch of premium product. This is rather successful.

The HydroForce system: finally a true robotic washing?

This is clearly THE heart of the product.

The majority of current mopping robots use rotating or vibrating mops. The principle works properly for light maintenance but quickly reaches its limits when faced with real stains or very dirty floors.

The S70 Roller Ultra adopts a completely different approach.

Here, we find a washing roller of 27 cm that works almost like a manual vacuum-mop.

During cleaning, 12 nozzles continuously inject clean water across the width of the roller.

Then, several elements come into play simultaneously:

The roller spins and actively scrubs the floor.

A vertical pressure of 4700 Pa significantly enhances cleaning power.

A squeegee immediately recovers the dirty water.

This dirty water is then sucked into a separate tank.

The result: the robot never passes over the floor with a dirty roller.

And honestly, you can see it immediately.

On slightly greasy tiles in a kitchen, on shoe marks in the entryway, or even on dried stains, the result is clearly superior to most robots tested in recent years.

The floor really looks clean. Not just damp.

There are also far fewer residual marks after drying. And above all, that unpleasant sensation of a slightly sticky floor that some robots can leave disappears completely here.

During tests on thick dried chocolate stains, the robot managed to remove practically all the dirt after several cross passes. Even the grout lines remain cleaner than usual.

It is probably one of the most convincing systems for robotic washing available today.

A particularly effective motorized side brush along the walls

Mova has also particularly worked on edge cleaning with this S70 Roller Ultra. And this is not just a marketing gimmick.

The robot features a motorized side brush capable of deploying automatically to reach dust close to walls, furniture legs, or in hard-to-reach corners.

In practice, it works really well. When it skirts a baseboard or goes around a chair leg, the mechanical arm extends automatically to push the dirt toward the suction inlet. The result is significantly better than on robots using a simple fixed brush.

This brush can also automatically raise itself when it’s not needed, particularly in mopping-only mode, to avoid spreading water or dirt. A detail, certainly, but it demonstrates the level of finishing of the product.

Coupled with the MaxiReach roller which also extends toward the edges, this brush allows the S70 Roller Ultra to achieve excellent results in corners and along walls, where many robots still leave a visible strip of dust.

During tests, only about a small centimeter along the wall was left uncleaned, which is excellent for a robot.

An extremely powerful suction

Mova claims 32,000 Pa of suction here.

On paper, the number is huge. But unlike some products that artificially inflate specifications, the result is truly impressive on the ground.

The S70 Roller Ultra practically sucks up everything effortlessly: fine dust, crumbs, hair, pet fur, rice, litter, or heavier debris.

On carpets, the automatic power increase works very well. The robot immediately boosts its suction level when it detects a textile surface, greatly improving the result.

The performance on carpet is particularly convincing. Even thick fibers are thoroughly cleaned, leaving a “refreshed” carpet feel after passing.

Mova uses its TurboForce 9 motor here, capable of reaching 120,000 RPM. And despite this high power, the noise level remains relatively contained for this category.

A real evolution for hair and pet fur

This is a point often underestimated… until the moment comes to clean the brushes by hand. Between my wife and my two daughters here, I know what I’m talking about :p

On this Ultra version, Mova finally addresses this problem with its new CleanChop Brush 3.0.

The system combines several techniques:

• The closed ends prevent hair from wrapping around the axis.
• The brush cuts long hairs during rotation.
• The side brush mechanically ejects hair outward.

And the HydroForce roller even has a built-in comb to prevent accumulations.

In practice, the difference is very clear.

Even after several days of cleaning in a home with long hair and pet fur, tangles remain very limited. Clearly a huge improvement.

CovertSense Navigation: discreet yet very effective

The navigation system deserves some attention.

Instead of using a large LiDAR turret on top, Mova integrates its DToF system directly into the front bumper thanks to CovertSense technology.

The advantages are twofold:

• The robot becomes much thinner.
• And it can still map the house very precisely.

In practice, navigation is excellent. The robot intelligently moves between furniture, properly goes around chair legs, and optimizes its paths very well.

The system also works perfectly in complete darkness. Moreover, the robot has a front light that it automatically activates when deemed necessary.

Obstacle avoidance: very good… but not magical

The Mova S70 Roller Ultra theoretically recognizes over 280 types of objects.

In practice, large objects are very well managed.

Shoes, toys, bowls, or socks are correctly detected and avoided.

The robot intelligently slows down as it approaches obstacles and adapts its trajectory nicely.

However, as often, small cables remain problematic.

Thin wires, shoelaces, or small flat objects can still be caught. Even though the system is improving, no current robot is entirely reliable on this point.

So it is always better to maintain a minimum of floor tidiness.

A real improvement for threshold crossing

This is a point often neglected when purchasing a vacuum robot… until the moment it gets stuck in front of a door.

The Mova S70 Roller Ultra incorporates the StepPro 2.0 system, designed to significantly improve crossing capabilities.

Specifically, the robot can cross up to 3 cm on a simple step, or up to 4 cm on a double threshold of type 3 + 1 cm. This is well above the current average.

In practice, this changes a lot in some older houses or with large sliding door rails. Where many robots get stuck or slip, the Mova S70 Roller Ultra generally manages to climb without difficulty thanks to its intelligent management of wheels and traction.

During the tests, classic thresholds, sliding door rails, or small level differences were crossed without any problem.

This is obviously not a “climbing” robot capable of ascending stairs, but for typical domestic use, its crossing capabilities are definitely among the best currently available.

The MOVA Home app: one of the major strengths of the Mova S70 Roller Ultra

And this is probably the most underestimated part of the S70 Roller Ultra.

Many manufacturers today offer decent apps. Mova, however, provides an extremely comprehensive app, capable of completely transforming the robot’s behavior.

The initial setup is quick.

After connecting to Wi-Fi, the robot performs a quick mapping of the house. Then, all the customization power becomes accessible.

Map management is particularly advanced.

The robot can automatically memorize multiple floors. When placed on a different level, it recognizes the environment by itself and loads the correct map.

Each room can then be completely personalized.

And there, the settings are numerous.

You can modify:

• the suction power room by room,
• the washing humidity level,
• the number of passes,
• the behavior on carpets,
• the priority of areas,
• the cleaning order,
• the activation of MaxiReach mode,
• the roller cleaning frequency,
• the washing temperature,
• the drying time,
• the emptying frequency,
• the obstacle avoidance sensitivity,
• or even the operating hours.

Concretely, this allows for creating extremely intelligent behaviors.

For example:

The kitchen can receive enhanced cleaning with maximum humidity and double passes.

The living room can prioritize strong suction on carpets.

And the entryway can receive an additional pass on rainy days.

This kind of customization truly changes the daily experience.

You can also create extremely precise no-go zones.

Very practical for avoiding certain cables, pet bowls, or sensitive areas, like under my wood stove.

The map editing is also particularly well thought out. You can easily merge or separate rooms, add virtual walls, or define custom thresholds.

Even the behavior on carpets is configurable.

The robot can:

• totally avoid carpets,
• automatically lift the roller,
• increase the suction power,
• or clean carpets before mopping.

And this last option is really excellent. It helps to avoid wetting textiles unnecessarily.

The app also integrates comprehensive maintenance statistics.

You can track the wear of brushes, the filter, the roller, dust bags, or cleaning liquid.

Another very pleasant feature: the “Clean Genius” mode.

In this fully automatic mode, the robot adjusts its parameters according to the type of room and the detected level of dirt. Very practical for users who do not want to spend time configuring everything manually.

Finally, let’s not forget the mode that allows you to connect to the robot’s camera to check what is happening at home. This is a function that I particularly appreciate on robots because it allows for a mobile camera capable of moving throughout the house when you need to check something remotely.

Despite these extremely comprehensive functions, the app remains smooth, stable, and pleasant to use. This is not always the case with some competitors.

A truly autonomous station

The station practically does everything by itself.

It automatically empties the dust thanks to its built-in bag:

It also has the usual clean water and dirty water tanks that need to be emptied from time to time. These large tanks holding 5 liters of clean water and 4.5 liters of dirty water provide real comfort.

It also has a detergent tank. And here we appreciate the “simple” reservoir that fills with detergent, instead of the proprietary types of cartridges that need to be purchased regularly.

The station then takes care of filling the robot with water, adding detergent, cleaning the roller at high temperature, and then drying it with hot air.

Cleaning the roller at 100°C is particularly effective for limiting odors and dissolving greasy residues.

The drying at 70°C also works very well. After several hours, the roller comes out perfectly dry.

In normal use, it is possible to last several days without practically touching the robot, thanks to this station that manages everything.

As a side note, we also note the detachable basin, where the robot is cleaned:

This is often a dirty part that needs to be cleaned from time to time. Here, it detaches and can be washed more easily in the sink, or even put in the dishwasher.

Autonomy

The robot is equipped with a 6400 mAh battery.

In a large house, it can easily tackle multiple rooms without difficulty.

If necessary, it automatically returns to its station to recharge before resuming exactly where it left off. In my case, my 80 m2 ground floor is cleaned very quickly, with more than half of the battery remaining at the end of the task.

Verdict: probably one of the best mop robots available today

The Mova S70 Roller Ultra succeeds where many premium robots still give the impression of being “comfort gadgets”.

The HydroForce system brings a real change in washing quality. Floors are truly cleaner. Marks disappear more effectively. Grout lines remain neater. And above all, the robot constantly works with clean water.

Add a monstrous suction power, excellent navigation, an ultra-slim design that is very practical, an extremely comprehensive app, and a nearly autonomous station… and you get a particularly impressive robot.

Not everything is obviously perfect.

Small cables remain a potential trap, the price flirting with €1000 still reserves it for the high-end segment, and the station’s base still requires some maintenance.

But overall, the S70 Roller Ultra is among the most convincing robots tested in recent years. And above all, it is probably one of the first models that truly feels like it properly washes floors, rather than just dampens them. Here, it has become the designated robot for cleaning!