Roborock launches new robot vacuums, lawn mowers and smart appliances at IFA 2025
Roborock teased its first-ever robot lawn mowers at IFA 2025, marking its expansion beyond indoor cleaning. Picture: Noel Campion.
This year’s IFA technology show in Berlin saw Roborock take over the stage with a wide range of new products, from a high-powered robot vacuum to a washer-dryer that looks more like furniture than a household appliance. The company also entered an entirely new category with robot lawn mowers, signalling its ambition to expand well beyond indoor cleaning. The Chinese firm, which now has over 5,000 employees worldwide, marked its 11th anniversary in style, kicking off the launch at exactly 11:11am.
Perhaps the most intriguing part of the launch was Roborock’s move into robot lawn mowers. Details were thinner than for the indoor products, but the idea is logical. Roborock already has sophisticated mapping, navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, and those could translate well to outdoor mowing.
Many robot lawnmowers require boundary wires or struggle with complex gardens. If Roborock can deliver the same kind of object recognition and AI planning that it uses indoors, it could offer a more user-friendly alternative.
The real challenge will not be navigation but durability. Outdoor conditions include rain, mud, uneven terrain and toys left in the grass. Roborock’s expertise is in controlled indoor environments. Whether the company can adapt its technology to unpredictable gardens will decide how successful the lawn mower range becomes. Still, it is exciting to see the company expand in this way, and I suspect it will not be the last outdoor product we see from them. Roborock has yet to confirm pricing or availability, but says the new mowers will roll out next year.
Roborock has long been known for building robot vacuums that combine strong suction with clever software, but the new Qrevo Curv 2 Pro feels like the company’s most ambitious model yet. It delivers 25,000Pa of suction, the highest in its range so far, making it one of the most powerful domestic robot vacuums available.
That power is paired with an AdaptiLift Chassis that can raise and lower the body of the vacuum as it moves across different flooring. The firm says that carpets up to three centimetres thick can be cleaned without the usual drop in suction because the chassis adjusts automatically to maintain contact. Roborock claims a 30 per cent improvement in dust collection on long-pile carpets compared with earlier models. This feels significant because many robot vacuums struggle once you move beyond short pile or hard flooring.
The design is also notably slim. At 7.98 centimetres tall, it is the thinnest full LiDAR-equipped robot in Roborock’s line-up. That makes it much more capable of sliding under sofas and beds where dirt often hides.
What impressed me most when seeing it in action was the way the RetractSense Navigation system worked. When the robot is out in the open, its LiDAR module is raised for full scanning, but as soon as it moves under low furniture, the module retracts and continues scanning using a rear-facing sensor. It may seem like a minor detail, yet it solves one of the most frustrating problems with robot vacuums: the loss of mapping accuracy the moment the robot squeezes into a tight gap.
The dock system has also been upgraded. The Multifunctional Dock 3.0 Hygiene+ not only empties dust automatically for up to seven weeks, but it also washes the mop pads with 100°C hot water and then dries them with warm air circulation. That prevents the damp and mouldy smell that many robot mop users know too well. The base even circulates ambient air through the dust bag to reduce odours further.
One feature that made people smile during the demonstration was the built-in voice assistant. You can say “Hello Rocky” and issue commands like “clean the kitchen” or “vacuum the living room”. It also supports the Matter smart home protocol so that it can integrate with other devices without a complicated setup.
For pet owners, there are a few thoughtful additions. The brush automatically stops when the robot approaches a pet to avoid startling them, and it can even capture snapshots of pets while cleaning. Combined with certifications from TÜV Rheinland and SGS for allergen and pet dander removal, the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro has clearly been designed with family households in mind.
At €1,299 in Europe, this is positioned firmly as a premium product. In my view, the pricing reflects not just the raw suction power but the complete system of automation. If you have thick carpets, pets or children, this could be one of the most capable all-in-one vacuums available right now.
The most surprising product for me was the Zeo X Washer-Dryer. Roborock is entering the laundry market with a flagship model that places equal emphasis on both appearance and performance. At first glance, it barely looks like a washer-dryer at all. The machine features a GloScreen control panel that disappears entirely when not in use, leaving a minimalist glass surface. When switched on, the panel lights up as a touchscreen. It is subtle but effective, and it explains why the product has already won both iF and Red Dot design awards.
At a depth of 594mm, it is slimmer than most washer-dryers and is designed to fit neatly into standard cabinetry. Despite that size, it offers an 11kg wash capacity and a 6kg dry capacity, which is more than adequate for most households.
The most interesting technology is the Zeo-cycle drying system. Instead of blasting clothes with high heat, the Zeo X uses natural zeolite minerals to absorb moisture while keeping drying temperatures between 37 and 50°C. The benefit is clear: clothes are less likely to shrink or suffer fabric damage. This is particularly valuable for wool, silk and modern sports fabrics, all of which can be ruined by conventional dryers. The system has been certified by Woolmark Green Label for both washing and drying.
For washing, the Zeo X uses Roborock FineFoam, which combines water, detergent, and air into a dense foam that is sprayed onto fabrics before the cycle begins. Roborock claims this process shortens washing times by around 20 per cent while cutting water use by a third. Watching the demonstration, the foam application looked even and thorough, suggesting it might help with stain removal while being gentle on fabrics.
The RR Seafarer algorithm manages every stage of the wash and dry process, adjusting drum motion, detergent dosage and drying temperature in real time. It reminded me of the adaptive algorithms found in high-end smartphones, but here they are applied to laundry. It is a good example of how Roborock is trying to turn traditional chores into automated processes that require less user input.
Health and hygiene were also emphasised. The Zeo X has TÜV certification for its ability to remove 99.99 per cent of bacteria, 99 per cent of allergens and over 99 per cent of mites through its various cycles. For families with children or anyone with allergies, this makes the product more appealing.
At €1499, it competes directly with premium brands such as Miele, Bosch and Samsung. From my perspective, it offers something different: a machine that is not just about efficiency but about integration into modern interiors. Whether consumers will be convinced to pay for that design advantage remains to be seen, but I suspect many will.
Roborock also revealed the H60 Hub Series of stick vacuums. Stick vacuums are typically focused on speed and convenience, but emptying the dust bin has always been the messy part. Roborock’s solution is a dock that empties the vacuum automatically in just 10 seconds. Depending on the model, the dock can hold dust for up to 100 days before a bag change is needed.
There are three versions. The Ultra offers 210AW suction and up to 90 minutes of runtime, which places it in line with top models from Dyson and Samsung. The Pro balances 170AW suction with 80 minutes of runtime, while the basic Hub delivers 115AW suction and 60 minutes of runtime. All models feature detachable batteries, so you can swap in a spare if you want longer cleaning sessions.
Features include a wide-angle green light on the cleaning head that reveals dust on hard floors, a five-stage filtration system certified to trap particles down to 0.3 microns, and an anti-tangle brush designed to capture long hair without clogging. Accessories such as a motorised mini-brush for upholstery and a crevice tool are included.
Pricing ranges from €399 to €499 in Europe. At that level, I think Roborock has positioned the H60 Hub Series cleverly. They may not offer the full automation of a robot vacuum, but for households that still want a traditional vacuum for stairs, upholstery or quick jobs, the auto-empty dock removes the least pleasant part of the process.
Roborock arrived at IFA 2025 with an impressive lineup that showcased both technical ambition and a bold step towards expanding its reach. The Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum sets a new level for suction and adaptability. The Zeo X washer-dryer combines design with fabric care innovation, and the H60 Hub Series makes stick vacuuming less of a chore. The move into robot lawn mowers hints at Roborock’s larger goal of becoming a full smart-home brand, not just a maker of robot vacuums.
What I took away from the launch is that Roborock is trying to make cleaning appliances that feel less like machines to be managed and more like automated systems that simply look after themselves. For consumers, the question will be whether the convenience and design justify the premium prices. From what I saw in Berlin, Roborock is closer than ever to making that case.
