Roborock Unveils Advanced Robot Lawnmowers and Smart Home Appliances at IFA 2025

Roborock's New Lineup at IFA 2025 Includes Its First Robot Lawnmowers, an Ultra-Thin Robot Vacuum and More

Expertise 13+ years of experience in consumer product reviews, buying guides, best lists, and tech news across a variety of tech categories. As a homeowner, Ajay is also familiar with the unique electrical issues that can crop up in a prewar apartment building. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.

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The company best known for its robot vacuum cleaners (including the recent viral one with a mechanical arm that picks up small objects) has unveiled its first robot lawnmower. In an announcement today, the company revealed three new robotic lawnmowers -- the RockMow Z1, RockMow S1, and RockNeo Q1. Each model specializes in different situations. Also: Ecovacs' new robot vacuum never runs out of power - and that's not even the best part Roborock advertises the Z1 as the rugged premium model, capable of cutting 54,000 square feet a day (for reference, a football field is 57,600 feet) and handling nearly 40 degree slopes. Every wheel has its own steering motor, and its design enables it to get within 1.2 inches of walls. The mid-level RockMow S1 doesn't have all-wheel drive, can cut about 10,000 square feet a day, and handles about half the slope -- it still has AI mapping though. The RockNeo Q1 is the most affordable model, as it gives up edge cutting (you can buy an additional attachment) and requires you to adjust your cut height manually. If you take your lawn seriously, you can use the companion app to have your robot lawnmower cut specific patterns or designs, Roborock says, and use the app for a suggested mowing schedule based on your lawn zone. Also: Best robot mowers: From Husqvarna to Segway, here are the top performers Roborock hasn't revealed information about pricing or a release date yet; I've reached out for more information. The company also revealed details of new vacuums today, which it says will be available in Europe in "the coming months." Based on that, it seems likely the company's robot lawn mowers will be available overseas before they will in America. If the company's lawnmowers are anything like its vacuums, these might be products to keep an eye on. Roborock vacuums generally perform very well in ZDNET testing, earning significant praise from our team.

Roborock Wants to Mow Your Lawn. I Checked Out the RockMow Z1 in Action

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. BERLIN -- The robot vacuum industry is full steam ahead here at IFA 2025, with bots that can climb stairs and pick up your dirty laundry. Roborock showed off its Curv 2 Pro, which can clear plushy carpets or lower itself down to clean low-pile rugs, but it's also taking its tech outdoors with the RockMow and RockNeo robot mower lines. The brand announced three new robot lawn mower models that should cover different kinds of yards and most people's landscaping needs: The RockMow Z1, RockMow S1, and RockNeo Q1. The RockMow Z1 is the most ambitious of the bunch, with four independently controlled wheels for smooth and powerful all-wheel drive. We don't know pricing yet, and the Z1 will debut in Europe before a US launch, but I checked it out at Roborock's IFA booth. It's far from the biggest or baddest robot lawn mower here. Instead, seeing it in person emphasized how it could be a viable product for various-sized yards. It has a 5,000-square-meter cutting capacity, utilizes auto-mapping to figure out your yard on its own, and can do on-border trimming. I can't speak to how well those things work yet; I only saw the mower in a demo environment. But I do like that it comes with an accessory edge trimmer to help get within 3cm of a fence. During the demo, I was thoroughly impressed by its climbing ability as I watched it traverse an 80% slope of fake grass without slipping or losing traction, either up or down that steep of an incline. Seeing it smoothly rotate its wheels for precise turns is another positive sign. Naturally, there's an AI component. Here, it's to balance obstacle avoidance and cutting coverage, Roborock says. It's hard to know if the RockMow Z1 is the real deal until we can see it actually cut grass, but so far, the machine appears to have some of the best qualities of the Eufy E18, like auto-mapping, and our Editors' Choice pick, the Segway Navimow X390, which has a long run time and quick speed.