Roborock is one of the better-known companies if you’re looking to buy a robot vacuum. Options range from the capable Qrevo Curv to the innovative Saros Z70, which comes with a mechanical arm and a handsome price to match. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that Roborock is entering the robot lawn mower market, a category we test that’s dominated by companies like Husqvarna, Eufy, Sunseeker, and others.
There’s also a new set of stick vacuums, an ultra-thin robot vacuum and a self-santizing wet and dry vacuum. Here’s what’s new.
Roborock's robot lawnmower lineup can tackle slopes and inclines. Roborock
Roborock’s new robot lawn mowers
The company is introducing three new robot lawn mowers: the RockMow Z1, the RockMow S1 and the RockNeo Q1. The Z1 is the most advanced of the three models, with an all-wheel drive similar to an SUV that lets it power up slopes of up to 80% and clear obstacles of up to 6 centimeters. According to Roborock, each wheel has its own independent motor, and it has a suspension system to maintain stability over uneven terrain.
It uses RTK and VSLAM for navigation, making it better able to traverse shaded areas and narrow pathways. Impressively, the blade is capable of trimming up to 3 centimeters from walls, which is something we found that many robot lawn mowers struggle with in our testing. According to Roborock, it should be able to cover 5,000 square meters in 24 hours.
The S1 is the middle variant, designed for ease of use. It has AI smart mapping that should let users set up the boundary with minimal effort. Like the Z1, it has a 3cm edge cutting capability and can navigate passes as narrow as 0.7 meters. It’s not quite as capable on slopes, but it can handle up to 45% slopes and vertical obstacles up to 4cm. The mower should be able to cover 1,000 square meters in 24 hours.
Last but not least is the RockNeo Q1. It has many of the same capabilities, including AI smart mapping and environmental perception, 3cm edge cutting, 45% slopes and 4cm obstacles. But in a unique twist, Roborock says it has a wildlife-friendly feature that avoids nighttime mowing to protect nocturnal animals, which is apparently a problem that can be dangerous for hedgehogs in particular.
Pricing and availability for these models aren’t public yet.
Stick and wet dry vacuums
The H60 Hub Series included auto-emptying docks to reduce the work in emptying. Roborock
Roborock is also developing an extensive series of cordless vacuums, the H60 and H60 Hub series. The H60 Hub consists of a stick vacuum and auto auto-emptying docking station, similar to ones we’ve seen on the Shark Clean & Empty and other cordless vacuums we’ve tested. In the case of the Hub Series, it works when you dock the vacuum, emptying the dust into a sealed dustbag in 10 seconds and recharging automatically. The H60 Ultra and H60 Pro come with a 3-liter dust bag that should last for 100 days, while the base Hub has a 2-liter dust bag that should last for 60 days.
There are several H60 models, but all of them come with a 90-degree bendable wand accessory to reach difficult spots. The Ultra and Pro docks also feature internal storage for different cleaner heads.
The prices on the H60 Hub and H60 series ranges from $300 to $600, depending on the model. H60 Ultra pictured next to its dock.
The non-Hub H60 models won’t include the all-in-one dock, but they should match the others in capabilities. Depending on the model, the prices in the US range from $300 to $600.
Roborock is also continuing to release new wet and dry vacuums, with the F25 Ultra also breaking cover at IFA. The F25 Ultra is designed to sanitize as well as clean messes with the VaporFlow system. It uses steam that’s heated to 302 degrees Fahrenheit to remove bacteria and messes. Roborock says it’s been tested on wood flooring and causes minimal damage or wear, though it’s not something I think I’ll risk on my oak floors with cherry inlay.
The F25 Ultra sanitizes your floors with super hot steam while you clean. Roborock
It also uses WaveFlow, which heats water to 187 degrees Fahrenheit, to remove grease. Roborock says it can remove 100% of cooking oil. In terms of specs, it has 22,000 pascals of suction, 33 newtons of downward pressure and comes with dual brushless motors for each wheel. The vacuum will self-clean and dry when docked, using both steam and hot water to clean itself. According to Roborock, the automatic detergent dispenser should last for 30 days of cleaning with a single refill. For pricing, it’s expected to launch at $799 in the US.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2
The slim Qrevo Curv Pro is designed to fit under low furniture, but it still includes lidar. Roborock
Robot vacuums are what Roborock is most famous for, and the company hasn’t disappointed at IFA with the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro. The name’s a mouthful, but what makes it interesting is how incredibly thin the robot vacuum is. It’s just 7.98 centimeters thick, making it one of the thinnest models in the company’s lineup that still has a full lidar system. This should allow it to fit under low furniture much more easily than rivals.
Other specs aren’t compromised. It comes with 25,000 pascals of suction, which is on the higher end for robot vacuums (the highest we’ve seen is 30,000Pa). It supports mopping in addition to vacuuming, with dual spinning mops that can do 12N of downward pressure. It'll also automatically detach the mopping pads from the carpet. The included dock allows for seven weeks of automatic dust emptying and cleaning.
The robot recognizes over 200 types of clutter, including cables and pets, and it supports the Matter protocol.
All this will cost Europeans around 1,299 euros, with US pricing and availability to be determined.