ECOVACSGOAT O1000

Entry wire-free GOAT with RTK backed by a 3D ToF sensor and AI camera, plus TruEdge cut-to-edge mowing.

On paper it suits typical suburban gardens — the manufacturer rates it for up to 1,000 m². A 45% slope rating covers most sloping gardens; for banks steeper than that, look at AWD models. As always, treat the area figure as a best case: buy with a 30–50% buffer if your lawn has slopes, trees or narrow passages.

Satellite RTK positioning gives centimetre-level accuracy on open lawns, which means virtual boundaries drawn in the app, several zones and neat parallel stripes instead of random mowing. Cameras add AI obstacle detection and visual tracking, which helps the mower avoid toys, pets and garden furniture and bridges short gaps in the satellite signal.

It mows with a 22 cm cutting width and a cutting height of 30–81 mm. Cutting system: 1 disc, 3 blades. Edge cutting: TruEdge. Power comes from a 4 Ah battery — 65 min runtime, 100 min charge. It weighs about 11 kg, light enough to carry between separate lawns. Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.

The GOAT O1000 family also includes the GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO; the versions differ mainly in rated area, battery and price, so pick the smallest one that covers your lawn with a margin.

Price: $999.99 (US list price). Prices vary by market and retailer — check current offers before buying.

• Up to 1,000 m² lawn area
• 45% max slope
• RTK + 3D ToF + AI camera
• 22 cm cutting width
• Edge cutting: TruEdge