TactiPercept gives robotic vacuum cleaners a "sense of touch"
One of the presented technologies is called MOVA TactiPercept. With this technology, the manufacturer supplements the classic visual obstacle detection of robotic vacuum cleaners with tactile sensors.
A total of 128 pressure sensors are designed to register touches with furniture, walls, and other obstacles. Flexible damping and real-time feedback enable the robot to react immediately to contact.
For example, the device can brake in a controlled manner if it lightly bumps into an object. At the same time, the technology is designed to enable cleaning particularly close to walls and to help the robot free itself from a blocked position in certain situations.
AquaSonar keeps pool robots connected underwater
MOVA presents its new AquaSonar technology for pool robots. This addresses a well-known problem: Wi-Fi signals have very limited transmission capabilities underwater.
MOVA therefore relies on ultrasonic communication with relay technology directly in the station, thus eliminating the need for an additional floating communication buoy. This allows status information from the pool robot to be retrieved and certain functions to be controlled even during cleaning.
AstraX: Robotic lawnmower gets its own robotic arm
The MOVA AstraX has a significantly more futuristic design. This robotic lawnmower features a multi-functional arm to which various tools can be attached.
For example, if the AI camera detects an object on the planned mowing route, AstraX can remove it with its arm and then continue the work.
Equipped with a two-finger gripper, the robot can also pick up fruit from low positions. Another attachment is used for irrigation, allowing predefined garden areas to be watered on a timer. MOVA is demonstrating the technology at IFA with several synchronized AstraX robots.
UltraTrim 3.0 is designed to mow right up to the edge of the lawn.
MOVA is also working on new features for traditional robotic lawnmowers. UltraTrim 3.0 will be used for the first time in the new LiDAX Ultra Gen 2.
A separate cutting disc enables mowing along walls, fences, and hedges at distances of up to 0 centimeters. The robot can also drive directly over the lawn edge at level transitions.
The next generation, UltraTrim 4.0, is already under development. It will feature an extendable edge-cutting arm designed to adapt to uneven terrain. Three cutting heights of 4, 5, and 6 centimeters are planned. The arm retracts automatically when obstacles are detected.
LiDAX Ultra Gen 2 combines LiDAR, camera and thermal sensor
The LiDAX Ultra Gen 2 is one of the concrete new products presented at the trade fair. For navigation, the robotic lawnmower combines a 360-degree 3D LiDAR system with an AI-supported 1080p HDR camera.
UltraView 2.0 is designed to automatically map the garden with centimeter precision. MOVA has also integrated an infrared heat sensor. This, in conjunction with the camera, is intended to detect people and pets near the edge-cutting disc. The cutting unit is then automatically stopped if necessary.
The market launch of the LiDAX Ultra Gen 2 is scheduled for November 2026.
Knot 80 showcases MOVA's plans for Embodied AI
Beyond classic household appliances, MOVA is also giving an outlook on its developments in the field of Embodied AI at IFA.
The Knot 80 combines a humanoid-inspired robotic arm with 3D spatial awareness and intelligent gripping control. The robotic hand has eleven degrees of freedom, and the complete arm system has a total of 15 joints.
Depending on the shape, material, and orientation of an object, the system should automatically select an appropriate gripping movement. The gripping force can be dynamically regulated between 25 and 50 Newtons.
Continuous visual feedback also allows the arm to adjust its movements during the grasping process.
The T1 station cleans windows wirelessly for up to 110 minutes.
With the MOVA T1 Station, the manufacturer also presents its first window cleaning robot with its own base station.
According to MOVA, a system of 19 sensors detects edges, window frames, and obstacles in real time. Two different spray modes are designed to cover various cleaning requirements.
The robot can operate wirelessly for up to 110 minutes. Alternatively, a 5,5-meter-long 2-in-1 cable is available, which serves as both a power supply and a safety rope. It is also designed to clean inclined surfaces with an angle of up to -45 degrees.
The MOVA T1 Station is expected to be launched in September 2026 for 499 euros.
Z70 Ultra Roller Complete with 36.000 Pa already available
Not all the devices shown at IFA are futuristic. With the MOVA Z70 Ultra Roller Complete, the manufacturer is also showcasing a robot vacuum and mop that is already available.
According to MOVA, the model achieves a suction power of 36.000 Pa and uses the so-called HydroForce Mopping 2.0 technology for mopping. Twelve nozzles continuously supply the mop roller with fresh water, while dirty water is immediately absorbed.
For navigation, the Z70 combines structured lighting, an RGB camera, and AI-based object recognition. It is designed to detect more than 300 different types of obstacles.
According to the manufacturer, the StepMaster 2.0 technology also enables the robot to overcome thresholds up to 9 centimeters high.
MOVA is focusing more on autonomous robotics.
The new products at IFA 2026 show where MOVA wants to develop its portfolio. Instead of simply equipping individual devices with additional AI functions, the manufacturer is increasingly combining camera, LiDAR, thermal and touch sensors with mechanical components.
In particular, the AstraX with its multi-functional arm and the Knot 80 go beyond classic household automation and move more towards autonomously operating robotics.
It remains to be seen how many of the technologies demonstrated at the trade fair will actually make it into mass-produced products in the short term. For some models, such as the LiDAX Ultra Gen 2 and the T1 Station, concrete market launch dates have already been set, while other systems initially offer a glimpse into future product generations.
Source: MOVA press release
