Ecovax continues to expand its expertise in robotic vacuum cleaners by announcing the Goat G1 robotic lawnmower equipped with dual cameras and multiple sensors. The Ecovacs Goat G1 won’t be available until early 2023 at an undisclosed price, but it’s shaping up to be one of the most advanced robotic lawnmowers ever introduced.
TL; DR
- Ecovax’s new Goat G1 robotic mower uses a 360-degree camera and multiple sensors.
- Goat G1 has GPS positioning and cutting area of up to 600 square meters per day.
- Ecovax says the Goat G1 will be released early next year at an undisclosed price.
Chinese robotics brand Goat G1 has a 360-degree camera mounted on top and a 150-degree forward-looking fisheye camera. Its pair of snappers can scan up to 100 meters with a shooting speed of 25 fps. There are also sensors for 3D mapping and obstacle avoidance, which are also used on the company’s robot vacuum.
Thanks to the Ecovac Goat G1’s monitoring feature, the company doubles down on security and privacy concerns. It states that the collected data is stored in accordance with TÜV Rheinland certification.
Ecovax’s new Goat G1 robotic mower is IPX6 water resistant / © Ecovax
Ecovacs Goat G1 big wheels and wireless connection
The Ecovacs Goat G1 robotic mower is integrated with a UWB (Ultra Wide Band) carrier to maximize signal transmission, even in areas with lots of trees and walls. GPS location is used for precise positioning in addition to passive navigation. It also supports wireless border setting. Users can customize the environment using the Ecovax mobile app.
Ecovacs Goat G1 uses UWB and GPS localization on the go / © Ecovacs
Regarding the cutting function, the robotic lawnmower has a cutting width of 22cm and a cutting height that can be adjusted from 3-6cm. In addition, 22 cm all-terrain wheels can support climbing slippery surfaces with a 45 percent inclination. Goat G1 battery 5.2 Ah. Ecovax claims the GOAT G1 robot can mow 600 square meters per day.
How much does the Ecovacs Goat G1 cost and when will it be released?
Although pricing has yet to be announced, Ecovacs is targeting a March 2023 release for the Goat G1. He added that the Goat G1 robotic lawnmower will be available first in China and Europe. Unfortunately, they did not release any hint of American presence. Similarly, Canada’s Toro is launching a robotic mower on the same timeline.
What do you think about smart home cleaners getting more cameras? Do you think companies have adequate measures in place to prevent security and privacy breaches? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this in the comments.
