From GaN fast-charging that slashes dock downtime to a stair-climbing accessory to a dual‑form bot you can grab as a handheld in a second, this year’s robot vacuums revealed at IFA 2025 in Berlin aren’t just chasing bigger suction numbers — they’re solving real pain points.
These vacuums are finally tackling the stuff that actually derails a clean: sticky kitchen spills, messy mixed-floor routines, and constant maintenance. Here are the five standouts I’m watching most closely, and who each one is for.
Dreame CyberX Robot Vacuum
Stair-climbing, 3D vision, and an unapologetically futuristic brief. Dreame’s CyberX bills itself as “the world’s first bionic QuadTrack stair-climbing robot vacuum,” designed to move between floors on its own, with 3D vision and intelligent navigation to keep it on course.
If the production unit aligns with the concept, it addresses one of the longest-standing pain points in robot cleaning: multi-level homes without requiring babysitting. This is one to watch for households that want true whole-home coverage without a dock on every floor.
Best for: Multi-level homes; early adopters who want a step-change in autonomy
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot
Vision-led wet and dry cleaning with before/after verification. Dyson’s first “Spot+Scrub” AI robot pairs an AI-powered camera, green LED illumination and smart navigation to recognise nearly 200 object types (cables, socks, toys) so it can route around them precisely.
Its stain-detection pipeline captures before-and-after images, then re-cleans stubborn spots until the bot confirms removal. A self-cleaning wet roller uses a 12-point hydration system and fresh water as it rotates; a cyclonic, bagless dock handles emptying while preserving suction.
App support (MyDyson) covers mapping and targeted cleans. It’s an ambitious attempt to make mopping as smart — and hygienic — as vacuuming.
Best for: Mixed hard floor and carpet households that want AI-assisted mopping with verification
Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone
Fast GaN charging, bagless auto-empty, and a mechanical 4WD lift system. The new DEEBOT X11 OMNICYCLONE mixes a few clever ideas aimed at continuous cleaning.
PowerBoost GaN fast charging tops up the battery during short dock cycles (like mop rinses), so it spends less time sidelined. A BLAST Vacuum airflow system is designed to maintain stronger, quieter suction.
The PureCyclone 2.0 OMNI Station goes bagless with multi-stage separation to cut down on consumables. There’s also a TruePass Adaptive 4WD Climbing System that mechanically engages to clear 4cm thresholds (without relying on cameras), plus AGENT YIKO on-device AI that learns your layout and habits over time.
Matter support is onboard for smart-home control.
Best for: Bigger homes; anyone who wants fewer dock interruptions and fewer consumables
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro
Slimline lidar with body lift and high suction, aimed at tricky floor transitions. Roborock’s follow-up focuses on adaptive mobility: the Qrevo Curv 2 Pro adds an upgraded AdaptiLift chassis with omnidirectional wheels so the robot can raise itself to keep suction contact on plush carpets up to 3cm.
It’s also notably thin (7.98cm) for a full-lidar unit thanks to a RetractSense Navigation System that pops up for 360° scanning in open spaces, then retracts for a 100° rear view under furniture.
The headline suction figure is 25,000 Pa, which — if borne out — should help on deeper pile rugs and floor gaps.
Best for: Apartments and homes with low-clearance furniture and mixed pile carpets
xLean TR1
A dual-form floor-washing robot you can convert to handheld in a second. The xLean TR1 is banking on flexibility: it’s built to switch between robot and handheld mode instantly, so you can send it to patrol the kitchen — then pop it off the dock to deal with a fresh spill.
Dual-Motor DirectSuction tech is pitched to handle liquid and mixed messes (think pet hair + yoghurt) in both modes; an AI learning loop records how you clean by hand, then teaches the robot to replicate those strategies in the same spots.
The company also claims a real-time mess classifier that adapts the approach for faster, spotless results.
Best for: Busy family spaces; high-traffic kitchens where messes aren’t on a schedule
Why we’re excited about these vacuums
Floor plan and flooring: If you’ve got multiple levels, Dreame’s CyberX (if it ships with reliable stair-climbing) moves the autonomy needle. For large, complex layouts, ECOVACS’s faster GaN top-ups could reduce charging downtime mid-clean.
Hard floors vs carpet: Dyson’s Spot+Scrub leans hardest into intelligent stain tackling and roller hygiene; Roborock’s chassis lift is designed to keep suction contact on thicker rugs.
Maintenance style: If you don’t want to keep buying bags, the DEEBOT’s bagless station is a differentiator. If you’re constantly spot-cleaning sticky spills, the xLean’s dual-form idea might save time.
Robot vacuums at IFA 2025 weren’t just louder on specs — they were smarter about context. From stair-climbing promises and AI stain checks to bagless cyclone docks and height-adjusting chassis, these five models suggest the next wave of autonomous cleaning is about removing the last bits of friction.
We’ll be testing the new models as soon as possible to see which innovations actually live up to their promises.
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