Roborock's latest robot vacuum is able to detach its own mops prior to vacuuming carpets.

      The Qrevo 2 Pro has the ability to clean its own mops, empty its dustbin, and prevent hair from getting tangled in the brushes.

      Robot vacuums are capable of autonomously cleaning floors, yet they still require a significant amount of maintenance. Hair gathers on brushes, dustbins must be emptied, and mops need cleaning and drying between uses.

      Roborock's latest Qrevo 2 Pro is designed to minimize some of this upkeep. The robot vacuum features a suction power of 25,000Pa, automatic mop removal, anti-tangle brushes, and a multifunction dock that can empty its dustbin, refill its water tank, and wash the mops. The Qrevo 2 Pro will be available in the U.S. starting August 28, priced at $549.99 during a promotional launch, with a regular MSRP of $799.99.

      The mop can be left behind on carpets

      A notable feature is Auto Mop Removal. When the Qrevo 2 Pro identifies a carpet that needs cleaning, it can leave the mop at the dock and retrieve it afterward. It also includes specific carpet modes that enhance suction power or have the robot cover the same area again using a crisscross pattern.

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      The robot is equipped with a DuoDivide main brush and an anti-tangle side brush. Roborock claims this design has achieved a 0% hair-tangling rate and a 100% hair-removal rate in its controlled tests, although actual performance may vary based on the environment. For edges, a reversible side brush adjusts its direction when entering a corner, and the FlexiArm mop can extend to as close as 1.85mm from a wall.

      The dock manages most maintenance tasks

      The supplied dock cleans the mop pads, dries them with warm air, automatically empties the dustbin for up to 65 days, and refills the water tank. Roborock states that the internal heater can reach 75 degrees Celsius during mop washing, while the drying air can reach 45 degrees Celsius.

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      Roborock has been exploring unconventional ideas, such as a mechanical arm on the Saros Z70 and a prototype capable of climbing and cleaning stairs. While the Qrevo 2 Pro adopts a more traditional approach, its automatic mop removal and low-maintenance dock are still impressive.

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