Robot lawn mower
ECOVACS GOAT A3000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower
- Wire-free, RTK-free dual LiDAR navigation (360° LiDAR plus front ToF).
- Rated for lawns up to 3/4 acre.
- Dual blades with a 13-inch (33 cm) cutting width.
Overview
The GOAT O1000 RTK is ECOVACS's wire-free mower for smaller yards, rated for lawns up to 1/4 acre. There's no perimeter wire to bury: it maps the lawn automatically, and you edit the map in the app. Navigation combines RTK satellite positioning with a camera and a 3D ToF sensor. ECOVACS calls this LiDAR-enhanced RTK and quotes positioning precision of about 2 cm (0.8 in), with up to 45 satellites and a steadier signal in shade under trees.
The cutting width is 8.66 inches (22 cm), and the cutting height adjusts from 1.2 to 3.2 inches in 0.5 cm steps. ECOVACS rates mowing at about 1,507 sq ft per hour in Delicate mode and about 1,938 sq ft per hour in Efficient mode. TruEdge uses the 3D ToF sensor and AI cameras to mow close to edges it can't cross, and on passable edges such as paths it rides over them with zero-edge cutting.
AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance combines AI vision with 3D ToF to avoid more than 200 types of obstacles, including lawn furniture, toys, pets and small animals such as hedgehogs, by day or night. The slim body fits passages as narrow as 2.3 ft, climbs slopes up to 45% (24°) and crosses 3 cm barriers. It's rated IPX6, so it can be cleaned with a flush of water.
In the ECOVACS app you can create multiple zones, set no-go areas, and adjust cutting height, speed, direction and schedules, then follow progress in real time. The mower runs on an 18V platform with a 4,000 mAh battery, recharges in about 100 minutes and weighs 23.6 lb. Rated noise is 57 dBA.
Key features
- Wire-free RTK + camera + 3D ToF navigation with about 2 cm precision.
- Rated for lawns up to 1/4 acre.
- 8.66-inch (22 cm) cutting width.
- Cutting height 1.2 to 3.2 in, in 0.5 cm steps.
- About 1,507 to 1,938 sq ft per hour, depending on mode.
- AIVI 3D obstacle avoidance for 200+ obstacle types.
- 45% (24°) slopes, 2.3 ft passages and 3 cm barriers; IPX6.
- App zones, no-go areas and schedules; about 100-minute charging.
Pros
- No boundary wire to lay, and the map can be edited in the app.
- The camera and 3D ToF sensor back up RTK in shady spots under trees.
- Light at 23.6 lb, and slim enough for narrow side passages.
Cons
- The 8.66-inch cut is much narrower than the GOAT A3000 LiDAR's 13 inches, so it suits smaller lawns.
- It needs an RTK antenna set up in the yard, unlike the LiDAR-only A3000.
- Virtual boundaries are limited to a 17% slope, even though the work area can reach 45%.
Who it fits
Owners of small to mid-size lawns up to 1/4 acre with narrow side yards, slopes or flower beds, and households with pets or wildlife that want camera-based obstacle avoidance without laying wire.
Specifications
| Model | ECOVACS GOAT O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower |
|---|---|
| Type | Robot lawn mower |
| Navigation | Wire-free RTK + camera + 3D ToF navigation |
| Lawn size | Up to 1/4 acre |
| Cutting width | 8.66 in (22 cm) |
| Cutting height | 1.2 to 3.2 in |
| Mowing rate | About 1,507 to 1,938 sq ft per hour |
| Slopes | 45% (24°) |
| Water resistance | IPX6 |
| Obstacle avoidance | AIVI 3D |
Where it fits in the range
For lawns up to 3/4 acre without an RTK antenna, see the GOAT A3000 LiDAR. For indoor floors, the ECOVACS review covers the DEEBOT range.
Before you buy
Shop now opens the GOAT O1000 RTK mower in black. The same page also offers GOAT LiDAR PRO models, so make sure O1000 RTK is selected before you order.
Questions
Does the GOAT O1000 RTK need a boundary wire?
No. It maps the lawn on its own, and you edit the map, zones and no-go areas in the ECOVACS app. It does need the RTK reference station set up in the yard.
How big a lawn is it made for?
ECOVACS rates it for lawns up to 1/4 acre. It mows about 1,507 sq ft per hour in Delicate mode and about 1,938 sq ft per hour in Efficient mode.
Can it handle slopes and narrow side yards?
It climbs slopes up to 45% (24°), fits passages as narrow as 2.3 ft and crosses 3 cm barriers. Virtual boundaries are limited to a 17% slope.
Will it avoid pets and toys on the lawn?
AIVI 3D combines AI vision with a 3D ToF sensor to avoid more than 200 types of obstacles, including lawn furniture, toys, pets and small animals such as hedgehogs, by day or night.
Can it be washed with a hose?
It is rated IPX6, so ECOVACS says it can be cleaned with a flush of water.
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