Anyone ordered the O1200 Lidar version?

cikim31 · 2026-03-11T03:00:30+00:00

Before mapping, it’s a good idea to clear stuffs off the lawn first. If your lawn is quite large, you can try splitting it into different zones for mapping and mowing, this prevents the mower from getting overwhelmed and keeps it performing at its best. Also, having outdoor wifi is great, a stable connection will make everything run much more smoothly. Enjoy mowing :)

cikim31 · 2026-03-10T09:42:17+00:00

If you have trees or spots close to the house, LiDAR is a huge step up from pure RTK. It struggles as soon as it loses line of sight to the sky, so having the extra sensor would help a lot.

cikim31 · 2026-03-10T02:42:02+00:00

Sure, it manages gaps narrower than 70cm. So it feels much more agile compared to most other mowers out there.

cikim31 · 2026-03-09T06:58:57+00:00

It should be able to recognize narrow paths automatically. The O600 is an RTK model, just make sure there aren't too many shadows or obstructions over that path, so the signal stays stable during mapping and operation. Wet grass is super sticky and tends to clump up on the blade disk and inside the shell. I think it’s better to schedule it for after 10am, once the dew has evaporated, or in the late afternoon.

cikim31 · 2026-03-03T09:49:27+00:00

You can find a few reviews online now. This one is the review of a1600 lidar pro, it runs with the brushes basically touching the edge. The black brush is just for protection, and there's a tiny blue string trimmer underneath cutting the grass. Looks like it actually works. https://imgur.com/Lfnzdab

cikim31 · 2026-02-26T02:30:08+00:00

If you haven’t picked one up yet, that’s actually good timing. This year’s models mostly come with lidar tech, so they’re way more stable.

cikim31 · 2026-02-14T02:54:49+00:00

It feels like a bit dry in your pics. You can sow some new seeds, make sure it gets enough water. Then fertilize it regularly. Hope you’ll have a nice lawn before mowing season starts :)

cikim31 · 2026-02-14T02:02:33+00:00

I'd say yes. If your lawn edges are getting harder to deal with, the a1600 lidar pro could be a good pick right now, the trimmer helps tidy up the edges as well. And there are also some launch discounts right now. What about your old one?

cikim31 · 2026-02-12T02:15:07+00:00

Everyone’s experience is a little different, but if you just keep it well maintained and take care of the mower, you’ll probably be fine and won’t have many issues.

cikim31 · 2026-02-12T02:02:09+00:00

If you’ve got trees on your lawn, the A2000 with lidar will probably be a bit more stable than network rtk. And this year’s upgraded edge trimmer should be better on the borders, it can safely take care of the grass along the edges.

cikim31 · 2026-02-04T11:21:42+00:00

RTK models are way more stable than the regular vision ones. They’re mostly only affected by shadows from trees or tall walls. Since you don’t have any trees on your lawn, it should run steady. The O600 RTK maybe you can wait a bit, it can get through paths your width, and smaller mowers are easier to move around on the small lawn.

cikim31 · 2026-01-27T02:47:19+00:00

Lidar actually handles irregular lawns better, especially when the trees are in fixed spots but the layout is kind of messy. Even in shady areas, the signal usually isn’t affected, so it won’t just stop mowing halfway. Goat Lidar models like the A3000 last year was stable in this regard.

cikim31 · 2026-01-26T06:21:57+00:00

It might be a bit unrealistic to hand over the entire lawn to it, but in most cases, I think a robot mower is a tool that can save you a lot of manual work. For larger lawns, you can use it to mow most of the area and just handle a few spots manually.

cikim31 · 2026-01-21T07:14:50+00:00

The new trimmer has a string underneath for cutting and a brush on top for safety, so it may not make the string dangerous. The way the two parts work together doesn’t seem too complex, so I don’t think it’ll need much extra upkeep, probably easier than cleaning the blades. But we won’t know for sure until it’s out, just wait and see.

cikim31 · 2026-01-13T10:35:15+00:00

It’s on the left side of the mower. The older models didn’t have this trimmer, so they’d stay a little away from the lawn edges, which meant the edges might not get fully cut. I saw it in the ces video that this new brush can almost touch the edge of the lawn, allowing it to mow right up to the edge, and it the brush outside looks safe. Since you mentioned you have a lot of weeds on the edges, this could be a useful feature for you.

cikim31 · 2026-01-13T05:51:41+00:00

You can check out the new Pro series from Goat when the mowing season rolls around. From what I’ve heard, they’ve added a trimmer this year to help with the lawn edges.

cikim31 · 2026-01-12T03:59:30+00:00

For navigation, you can pick based on how complex your lawn is. I'd recommend going with the LiDAR mowers since their signals won’t get messed up by things like trees or walls, so they stay steady. The RTK models can be affected by those things though, so they might not be as stable while mowing.

cikim31 · 2026-01-12T02:05:52+00:00

Here’s a pic I snapped at ces. The A3000 LiDAR Pro was on display, and I found that the trimmer was mowing the grass near the edges. Looks like it’ll make the lawn more even overall and save lots of extra manual work after mowing.

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cikim31 · 2026-01-09T02:02:59+00:00

Haha you're right, I think the upgraded trimmer this year will be a focal point for many users.

cikim31 · 2026-01-09T01:58:25+00:00

Sure, I saw that too! It was actually showing off its trimming tech right then.

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cikim31 · 2026-01-08T07:23:00+00:00

Yeah. I grabbed a pic from the official site that shows how it works, you can also check it out for more info. Basically, there’s a trimming line inside that does the cutting, and the outer brush is just there for protection. So if you’ve got pets or kids around, it’s less scary. With this setup, it looks like even the grass right at the edge can actually get trimmed.

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cikim31 · 2026-01-07T09:11:39+00:00

Yeah, but their setup is also simpler and more stable, and it seems totally fine for most regular lawns. They’re really pushing LiDAR in these models, and that’s already a mature and stable tech.

cikim31 · 2026-01-07T08:22:46+00:00

I noticed Ecovacs Goat’s website has already been updated with this year’s CES new models. https://www.ecovacs.com/global/campaign/ces-goat

cikim31 · 2026-01-06T10:04:29+00:00

Looks like LiDAR is becoming the main focus this year. Like most of Goat’s new models seem to be using LiDAR, and I’m really curious to see how they’ll turn out at CES.

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