New ECOVACS GOAT A and O robotic lawnmowers to be released in 2025

 GOAT robotic lawnmower in 3rd generation 

With the GOAT G1 ​​(our GOAT G1 ​​Test), ECOVACS ventured into the robotic lawnmower market for the first time in 2023. The device was intended to offer an alternative to classic boundary wire models and relied on wireless navigation with RTK and camera technology.

This generated a lot of interest, but the GOAT G1 ​​still had a lot of teething issues, especially with navigation and obstacle detection. With the new GOAT A and O series, ECOVACS now wants to have eliminated these weaknesses and is focusing on improved sensor technology and more precise control.

The new GOAT A-series with high area performance

The GOAT A-Series is specifically designed for larger gardens and offers high mowing performance with improved navigation.

 Technical highlights of the A series: 

•  Dual LiDAR & RTK-assisted navigation: While the GOAT G1 ​​reached its limits with poor GPS signals, the new A-Series combines RTK+Vision technology with dual LiDAR to enable precise orientation even in shady areas.
•  Fast area coverage: The cutting width of 33 cm enables a high area performance of up to 400 m² per hour.
•  Electrically adjustable cutting height: Users can adjust the cutting height from 3 to 9 cm in 0,5 cm increments in the app.
•  TrueEdge technology for precise edge mowing: The robot can drive up to 5 cm from obstacles in order to mow edge areas as effectively as possible.
•  Fast charging: The 32V battery technology allows charging in just 45 minutes, allowing longer running times without major interruptions.

While ECOVACS wants to close the gap to premium manufacturers such as Husqvarna or Segway Navimow with the new models, it remains to be seen whether the navigation will work reliably enough this time to seriously challenge the competition.

 Models & Prices: 

•  GOAT A3000 LiDAR – for gardens up to 3.000 m² (RRP: 2.999 Euro) (*on Amazon)
•  GOAT A1600 RTK – for gardens up to 1.600 m² (RRP: 1.499 Euro) (*on Amazon)

 GOAT A-Series Technical Data Comparison 

The GOAT O-series for winding gardens

For smaller gardens or complex terrain with many obstacles, ECOVACS has developed the GOAT O series.

 What makes the O-series special? 

•  Compact design: With a housing width of only 40 cm, the robot can also drive through passages that are 70 cm narrow.
•  Better obstacle detection: The new AIVI 3D system with 3D ToF LiDAR is designed to detect and avoid over 200 obstacles, including toys or animals, even more reliably.
•  Ride-On Mowing & Edge Optimization: The robot can drive over drivable surfaces such as stone paths to maximize the lawn area as much as possible.
•  Automatic mapping without boundary wire: Instead of manual setup, the mower maps its area independently and saves virtual boundaries.

 Models & Prices 

•  GOAT O1200 RTK – for gardens up to 1.200 m² (RRP: 1.299 Euro) (*on Amazon)
•  GOAT O800 RTK – for gardens up to 800 m² (RRP: 999 Euro) (*on Amazon)
•  GOAT O500 Panorama – for gardens up to 500 m² (RRP: 899 Euro) (*on Amazon)

 GOAT O-Series Technical Data Comparison 

With the new GOAT A and O series, ECOVACS has presented an ambitious further development of its first robotic lawnmower. Improved navigation, more powerful batteries and more precise control should eliminate the biggest problems of the GOAT G1 ​​and close the gap to premium manufacturers such as Husqvarna or Segway Navimow.

 Whether the new models keep their promise will only be shown in independent tests. If you want to be on the safe side, you should wait for the first reviews before deciding on a model. The new ECOVACS GOAT models will be available in stores from February 10, 2025.

Source: ECOVACS press release