Ecovacs launched five new robotic lawnmowers at CES 2025: the Goat A3000 LiDAR and Goat A1600 RTK models, as well as the Goat O1200 RTK, Goat O800 RTK, and Goat O500 Panorama. The Ecovacs Goat A3000 LiDAR wireless automower is now listed online.
They complement the well-known Goat G1 series with the Goat A and Goat O families and consist of the Goat A3000 LiDAR and Goat A1600 RTK, as well as the Goat O1200 RTK, Goat O800 RTK, and Goat O500 Panorama models.
Ecovacs Goat A3000 LiDAR and Goat A1600 RTK
The brand new Goat A model series initially consists of two models, Goat A3000 LiDAR and Goat A1600 RTK. The two most significant differences between the wireless robotic lawnmowers are already in their names.
The Goat A3000 LiDAR uses LiDAR technology, which we have already seen in the Dreame A1. This means that the robotic mower does not need any radio masts or GPS signals but instead records its surroundings completely with its laser system. There is also an AI camera in the front for obstacle detection, as seen in the Goat G1 models. It is now listed on Amazon for $2,999.99.
With the Goat A1600 RTK, however, Ecovacs relies on RTK, i.e., its small GPS mast in the garden. Many other manufacturers, such as Mammotion and Navimow, also use this. The manufacturer combines 3D ToF and an AI camera in the front. In both cases, there is no longer any need for radio beacons in every corner, which were still required for the Goat G1 series.
The area design is also different. The Goat A3000 LiDAR is designed for up to 3,000 square meters (max. 6,000 sqm), and the Goat A1600 RTK for 1,600 sqm (max. 2,500 sqm).
There are differences in the battery capacity but not in the cutting unit. There are now two mowing discs under both models (like the Luba 2 AWD, for example ), which are slightly offset. This enables a cutting width of 33 cm (cutting height of 30 to 90 mm) and a lateral distance of just 5 cm. The two devices hardly differ visually, either. They measure 68 x 46 cm in length and width. Thanks to the LiDAR sensor, the Goat A3000 LiDAR is 3 cm higher at 34 cm.
Goat O1200 RTK, Goat O800 RTK and Goat O500 Panorama
The Goat O model series starts with three robotic lawnmowers. Ecovacs Goat O1200 RTK and Goat O800 RTK differ in only a few points. In addition to 3D-ToF and AI cameras, both also use RTK for navigation over green areas of up to 1,200 square meters (max. 1,500 square meters) or 800 square meters (max. 1,000 square meters), so they rely on an RTK mast.
Apart from differences in the battery and the resulting working and charging time, the Goat O1200 RTK also differs from the cheaper Goat O800 RTK in that it has an electric adjustment of the mowing height, between 30 and 80 mm for both. Mowing is done with a 22 cm wide mowing disc, which, due to the 40 mm narrower housing (9 cm), makes the grass stand when driving along uneven lawn borders, unlike with the Goat A series.
The Goat O500 Panorama does not require an RTK system and, like the Goat GX-600, relies entirely on visual detection of the lawn area without having to drive around it first. Therefore, its review must be separated from the surroundings on all sides. This model is designed for around 500 square meters.
Last year, Ecovacs introduced the Deebot N30 Pro robot vacuum with a mopping function. It boasts very high suction power and a multifunctional suction station. Users report that its wet cleaning achieves high cleaning performance. It is now available on Amazon for $549.99 / £500 with up to 30% off.
