Ecovacs launches two new robot lawn mowers with optimized navigation
In addition to its robot vacuum cleaners, Ecovacs also markets a range of robotic mowers, including the GX-600 and Goat G1 which strongly convinced us. However, these require markers to be planted in the garden, which can be somewhat unsightly and more cumbersome to install, particularly for larger gardens.
To remedy this limitation but also improve its products, Ecovacs has just renewed its range with two new series of robotic mowers: the Goat A and Goat O. The first are intended for large areas, while the Goat O are more suitable for small and medium sized gardens. Each series is available in several models, all equipped with state-of-the-art wireless navigation, for simpler installation without beacon constraints.
Goat O
The new Ecovacs Goat O are suitable for most gardens, with three models capable of covering 500 to 1,200 m².
The smallest, the Goat O500 Panorama, simply uses panoramic cameras to move around and find your way around, in the same way as the Goat GX-600 that we tested. This approach facilitates installation, since it does not require the installation of a beacon or antenna and the robot is ready to operate.
The other two models, the Goat O800 RTK and Goat O1200 RTK, use RTK technology to position themselves. This therefore involves the use of an antenna, which can be placed on a facade or on a stake to be planted in the garden. This technology, used by most robotic mowers on the market, has the merit of being particularly reliable and precise, although it still requires the installation of an antenna.
In terms of mowing performance, the Goat O range has a single mowing disc for an adjustable cutting height between 30 and 80 mm. Additionally, the robots can handle slopes of up to 45% and also benefit from obstacle detection and avoidance thanks to onboard cameras.
Goat A
The Goat A series is more suitable for large lawns, ranging from 1,600 to 3,000 m². Two robots make up the range: The Goat A1600 RTK and the Goat A3000 LiDAR. The first also uses an RTK antenna, while the Goat A3000 LiDAR uses, as its name suggests, a LiDAR sensor to position itself, like the Dreame A1. This approach can be simpler to implement, since the sensor is directly positioned on the robot and does not require the installation of an antenna.
Both robots also have AI cameras with obstacle detection, ensuring safe mowing in the event of objects on the lawn.
As for mowing, both models use two cutting discs, for a mowing height of 30 to 90 mm.
