I miss being at IFA this year. Till now we’ve seen a table that triples as an air purifier and a fragrance diffuser, a turntable with a golden platter, and an array of projectors that promise the sky being the limit in the home entertainment. However, the event’s biggest highlight is Roborock’s latest vacuum cleaner, which boasts an auto-lift chassis.
Speaking of robotic vacuum cleaners, I have had my fair share of failed expectations with docking self-emptying robots that are utterly useless. Despite being touted as completely hands-free robots, I have to lift them after every run and even laboriously remove tangled-on hair. But after hearing a lot of positives about Qrevo Curv, I believe Roborock is the one who has come to my rescue.
The Beijing-based robotics company has recently released a swarm of vacuum cleaners at IFA 2024, but the one garnering everybody’s attention is the Qrevo Curv robot vacuum cleaner. So much so that The Verge couldn’t refrain from click-baiting it as a vacuum cleaner that can climb stairs (in their wordplay). No disrespect to Migo Ascender (still in the production phase), but Qrevo Curv robot vacuum cleaner is among the first robot vacuums to have come close to being hailed as the stair-climbing robot.
Coming from the foundries of Roborock, the Qrevo Curv vacuum cleaner can lift itself to navigate room transitions up to 40mm, thick rugs, and other obstacles, suggesting that stair-climbing robot vacuums might soon become a reality. The dust buster integrates side wheels and a front caster that can independently lift, enabling it to overcome small obstacles for comprehensive floor coverage. More precisely, this technology aids in crossing single-floor thresholds rather than climbing stairs.
In addition to its advanced climbing ability, the Qrevo Curv boasts an impressive 18,500Pa of suction power, surpassing the 10,000Pa of Roborock’s current flagship, the S8 MaxV Ultra. The vacuum cleaner also features a brush roll with extra bristles designed to prevent tangles and effectively pick up 100 percent of pet hair giving stiff competition to UB Pet v10. The latter finished its successful Kickstarter run last year.
Having first-hand experience with vacuum cleaners that struggle with rugs or get tangled in threads, I would like to give Qrevo Curv a try. Akin to SwitchBot S10 and other vacuums, the Qrevo Curv double duties as a vacuum and mop, and includes standard high-end features such as self-cleaning mop pads, automatic dust bin emptying, onboard voice commands, and a built-in camera for remote navigation. On a little downside, it lacks a separate mopping detergent dispenser found in the S10 and other robots but otherwise matches its competitor’s capabilities.
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The Qrevo Curv is set to launch this month in some parts of Europe for €1,500 (US $1,660), with US pricing yet to be announced. It will be released alongside the Qrevo Edge, which offers similar features but comes with a more traditional black base station.
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