Ecovacs Robotics, a pioneer in robot vacuum cleaners, announced its new robotic lawn mower at CES. The new Ecovacs Goat GX-600 builds on the success of the Deebot robovac series, using some of their proven navigation and obstacle recognition technology.
State-of-the-art navigation and obstacle avoidance
The Ecovacs Goat GX-600 sets itself apart with its unique features. Just like the Dreame Roboticmower A1, it uses LiDAR navigation and mapping, coupled with 3D obstacle detection and avoidance.
Ecovacs took things further with its technology. The Goat GX-600 doesn’t need boundary wires and can automatically identify where the lawn stops. To to this, it uses its built-in fisheye camera and time of flight (ToF) sensors. The mower can therefore autonomously differentiate between grass and non-grass surfaces, such as sidewalks and stone pavers.
Similar to robot vacuums, the mower uses intelligent path planning, to mow efficiently, and in little time, to maintain a pristine lawn. The mower uses Ecovacs’ AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance technology, a significant improvement over the common ‘bump and run’ approach. This prevents potential harm to animals and avoids damage to yard tools and toys that might be left on the lawn.
Efficiency and performance
In contrast to traditional robotic lawn mowers that may take up to a week to cover an entire lawn, the GX-600 mows an area of 600m² in two days. It’s impressive, but not as good as what the Dreame Roboticmower A1 achieves. The robotic mower also works in tough terrain and climbs slopes of up to 22º or 40%.
User-friendly setup
The GX-600 features an outdoor charging station that doubles as its home base. Installation is straightforward, as the user simply needs to place the charging station at the edge of the lawn, and the mower is ready to go.
The robotic mower is controlled using the Ecovacs app, or by using the built-in controls on top.
Availability and Pricing
The Ecovacs Goat GX-600 will be released in the US during Q2 2024, with a price that’s still unconfirmed.
Q&A
No, the Ecovacs Goat GX-600 does not need boundary wires. It can autonomously identify where the lawn stops and differentiate between grass and non-grass surfaces.
The mower incorporates LiDAR navigation and mapping, 3D obstacle detection and avoidance. It doesn’t need boundary wires and features simple installation.
Yes, the robotic mower is capable of working in tough terrain and can climb slopes of up to 22º or 40%.
Yes, the Ecovacs Goat GX-600 is equipped with advanced technology for obstacle detection, allowing it to identify and avoid objects in its mowing path effectively.
Kyle Lakewood
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