Roborock arrived at IFA 2025 with a lot to say — and mow. That's right, the company used the show to step outside altogether with its first lawnmowers, but indoors, the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro takes centre stage.
It's the new mid‑range robot vacuum from the brand and is designed to punch above its weight on suction, smarts and manoeuvrability. More importantly, it signals where Roborock thinks the mainstream is headed next for robot cleaning.
Here’s what matters, and what I’ll be watching for next.
What’s new with Qrevo Curv 2 Pro
Serious suction in a slim chassis: Roborock is claiming 25,000 Pa HyperForce suction — among the highest I’ve seen touted in this class — wrapped in an ultra‑slim 7.98 cm body that still carries full LiDAR. The trick is a RetractSense Navigation System: it sits high for 360° scanning in open areas, then retracts with a 100° rear view for ducking under furniture. That combination should help it get where chunkier vacuums can’t.
Smarter contact, fewer missed spots: An upgraded AdaptiLift Chassis and omnidirectional wheels let the bot change its body height to keep close contact on rugs up to 3 cm thick. Translation: more consistent pick‑up, fewer “ghost lines,” and less babysitting when it crosses thresholds or thick pile.
Designed as the new “high‑performance mid‑ranger”: Roborock is explicitly positioning this as the brand’s next mainstream workhorse rather than its bleeding‑edge flagship, which makes the spec sheet notable — if the price lands right, it could be a very strong value play in the mid tier. (Roborock hasn’t disclosed pricing or on‑sale timing yet.)
Roborock already dominates many best robot vacuum shortlists because it combines solid hardware with reliable navigation. The Curv 2 Pro looks like an effort to collapse some flagship‑only perks - high suction and under‑sofa agility - into a slimmer, easier‑to‑place package.
If the retractable LiDAR module behaves as promised, it could fix a common frustration: tall vacuums that map well but refuse to clean under low media units and bed frames. The carpet contact lift system is another practical upgrade that, if tuned correctly, could translate to fewer manual rescues and more dirt in the bin.
Early take: where the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro could win
Under‑furniture cleaning without dumbing down maps: Retractable, rear‑view LiDAR is a clever swing at an old trade‑off. If it maps precisely while physically fitting into low spaces, it solves a real, daily problem.
Rug transitions and contact: The AdaptiLift body control is the kind of incremental improvement you feel over months — fewer stuck alerts and more consistent pick‑up lines on mixed flooring.
Spec‑to‑price balance: At 25,000 Pa suction with a slim LiDAR turret, this reads “upper‑mid” on paper. If Roborock prices its models aggressively below its flagships, it could become the default recommendation for many households. (We’ll update when pricing and dates are confirmed.)
What I’m still waiting to test
Real‑world noise vs suction: Big Pa numbers don’t always tell the whole story. I’ll be looking at noise profiles, dustbin design, and how well it modulates power on carpets.
App polish around RetractSense: Smart hardware needs smart rules. How seamlessly the bot switches between scanning modes — without missing zones or getting “lost” under furniture — will make or break the promise here.
Dock and mopping specifics: Roborock’s naming suggests this device sits within the Qrevo family, which often pairs vacuuming with mop features. Roborock’s IFA press material focuses on suction and navigation; I’ll be watching for mopping hardware and dock capabilities as details firm up.
Roborock’s bigger IFA 2025 picture
The Qrevo Curv 2 Pro headlines a broader “Rocking Life, Inside and Out” theme this year. Roborock is expanding both its ecosystem and its ambition — most dramatically by taking its navigation tech into the garden.
First‑ever lawnmowers: The RockMow Z1, RockMow S1 and RockNeo Q1 are Roborock’s debut robotic mowers for Europe. Notable claims include an AWD approach, AI‑tuned obstacle avoidance vs cutting coverage, and slope handling up to 80% (39°). It’s a big move that puts the brand up against yard veterans overnight.
Wet‑dry handhelds and sticks: The F25 Ultra adds a 150°C “VaporFlow” steam mode that Roborock says delivers over 99.99% bacteria removal during self‑washing (TÜV SÜD test cited). The new H60 Hub stick series brings a 10‑second auto‑empty dock and a bendable wand that claims to reach gaps as slim as 5.6 cm.
Laundry gets the Roborock treatment: The Zeo X washer‑dryer is launching in select European markets with low‑heat “Zeo‑cycle” drying (around 50°C for most fabrics; ~37°C for delicates) and an in‑house FineFoam wash system for dense microfoam. It’s a sleek, compact unit at 594 mm depth without the door.
Concept watch: A 4‑in‑1 “Homewide Cleaning Combo” demo — combining washer, dryer, robot vacuum, and dock with one drainage system — hints at where Roborock imagines consolidation can go.
Software keeps moving: The Saros Z70 robot vacuum is gaining AI object recognition that lets users add up to 50 custom objects via photos, plus a drag‑and‑drop Programming mode for OmniGrip arm control and choreographed “moves.” (Roborock is clear this is for exploration, not cleaning performance.)
The bottom line
The IFA 2025 tech event in Berlin, Germany is a statement show for Roborock. The brand is stepping outside for the first time with mowers and broadening its indoor lineup — but the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro is the product most people will actually bring home.
If Roborock nails the execution on retractable LiDAR and carpet contact, this could be the mid‑range robot vacuum to beat in late 2025. We’ll update with hands‑on impressions and pricing as soon as we have them.
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