Roborock Brings Robot Lawn Mowers to IFA 2025 With RockMow Lineup

Roborock, a brand already well-known for dominating the robot vacuum market, has now decided to take its smart home expertise outdoors. At IFA 2025, the company unveiled three robotic lawnmowers – the RockMow Z1, RockMow S1, and RockNeo Q1 – aimed at delivering the same kind of automated convenience that its vacuum lineup brought to millions of homes.

While robot vacuums redefined how people clean their living rooms, these new machines want to redefine how we treat our lawns.

The most advanced model in the lineup, the RockMow Z1, is designed to handle serious lawn-care duties. It uses independent motors on each of its four wheels, giving it superior traction on slopes and uneven ground while minimizing the risk of slipping. Roborock also added an advanced suspension system for stability and a cutting blade system that trims grass within 3 centimeters of walls or edges, reducing the need for manual finishing. The Z1 isn’t just about brute force either – it can mow through a staggering 5,000 square meters in just 24 hours. Users can control mowing schedules, set patterns, and map different lawn zones directly from the Roborock app, turning lawn maintenance into something closer to programming than yard work.

For those with smaller gardens, the RockMow S1 steps in as a slightly scaled-back but still smart alternative. While it cannot match the Z1’s coverage, it can still manage up to 1,000 square meters in a day and tackle slopes of up to 45%. The S1 also benefits from Roborock’s AI-powered mapping system, which allows users to set efficient, customized mowing routes. This model strikes a balance between performance and price, making it appealing for homeowners who want automation without going for the flagship option.

The most accessible of the trio is the RockNeo Q1. This entry-level model is built for average users who may not have vast lawns but want to save time and effort. Interestingly, Roborock has equipped it with a wildlife-friendly function that prevents operation at night to avoid disturbing nocturnal animals. This subtle but thoughtful feature may appeal to eco-conscious buyers who dislike the idea of machines disrupting local biodiversity. While technical details are thinner than with its siblings, the Q1’s positioning suggests Roborock wants it to be a gateway product for anyone curious about robotic lawn care but unwilling to spend big.

For now, Roborock has kept pricing and availability under wraps, leaving potential buyers waiting for the next announcement. Still, the move into robotic lawnmowers makes sense: lawns remain a major time sink for homeowners, and automating their upkeep could prove as popular as robotic vacuums did a decade ago. Whether these machines become as commonplace as their indoor cousins will depend not just on price, but on how well they handle real-world yards beyond the exhibition floor. As one might say, the grass may finally be greener on the Roborock side.