I’m not sure how it happened, but in the last year, I’ve tried more robot vacuums than I have in the last ten. Ironically, that is exactly where all these tech reviews started for me, way back when I did a review for the iRobot Roomba. Since then, one of the brands I’ve been lucky enough to work with has been Roborock, and there is no doubt they deserve the praise they are getting at the moment from all corners of the world.
Roborock has just cleared out at the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. If you don’t know what that is, think of it as the Oscars of the design world. It is run by a big independent foundation in Germany, and it has been the global benchmark for great design for over 70 years.
This year was a massive turnout with over 10,000 entries from 68 countries. The companies flagship lineup were on display including the Saros 20, RockNeo Q1, and the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow and all walked away with trophies.
A Flagship That Literally Levels Up
The Saros 20, which is now officially making its rounds in Australia. This isn’t just another puck-shaped vacuum that gets stuck on a thick rug or a doorway strip. It features what Roborock calls the AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0.
In plain English? The robot can actually lift its entire body to climb over door thresholds of up to 8.8cm. If you live in a house with those slightly awkward, uneven floor transitions between rooms, this is for you. It also packs a staggering 36,000 Pa suction power. To put that in perspective, most standard robot vacuums you see in shops hover around the 5,000 mark. It’s essentially a tiny, intelligent jet engine for your dust bunnies.
Taking the Smart Home Outdoors
The most impressive move from Roborock this year is their expansion into the garden. They took home awards for the RockNeo Q1 and RockMow S1 in the “Garden” category.
I haven’t been hands on with these yet, but they are not your typical “bump-and-turn” mowers that miss half the grass. They use AI smart mapping and high-tech positioning to navigate narrow passages and handle slopes that would make a regular mower struggle. If it is anything like the indoor models, it could be a real “set and forget” solution for the Aussie backyard. If the idea of a robot precisely trimming your edges while you watch from the deck with a cold drink appeals to you, you are definitely in good company.
The “Rolls-Royce” of Mopping
Finally, there is the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow. This one I have used when it launched in Australia late last year, this model introduced the SpiraFlow™ system. Instead of the usual vibrating pads we’ve seen for years, this uses an extra-wide rotating roller spinning at 220 RPM.
It’s a cleaner, more hygienic way to mop because it’s constantly refreshing the surface rather than just dragging a damp, dirty cloth around your kitchen. Combined with the brand’s new status as the World’s No. 1 smart cleaning robot brand its worth the praise and congratulations to the team who are always a pleasure to deal with and answer some of my more challenging questions. Well done!
