Roborock’s First Robot Lawn Mower Arrives in the US
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– Roborock announced the RockMow X1 LiDAR robot lawn mower at CES, with a US launch planned for later this year.
– The new mower features autonomous navigation, all-wheel drive, and 360-degree 3D scanning using LiDAR and VSLAM technology.
– It can handle steep 80 percent slopes and obstacles up to 3.1 inches high, similar to its predecessor, the RockMow Z1.
– Its mowing capacity is up to half an acre (about 2,000 square meters) per day, which is less than the Z1 model’s capability.
– The RockMow X1 LiDAR will enter a competitive US market that includes other LiDAR-equipped robotic lawn mowers.
The highly anticipated Roborock RockMow X1 LiDAR robot lawn mower has officially been announced for the United States market. This marks the company’s strategic expansion into American backyards, following its initial foray into robotic lawn care last year. Unveiled at the recent CES event, the mower is scheduled for a full launch later this year, promising a sophisticated blend of autonomous navigation, all-wheel drive capability, and a comprehensive 360-degree 3D scanning system. This advanced environmental mapping is achieved through a dual-sensor approach, combining LiDAR technology with Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) for precise and efficient operation.
In terms of performance, the new model shares several key specifications with its predecessor, the RockMow Z1. It is engineered to confidently handle steep slopes of up to 80 percent and can roll over obstacles as high as 3.1 inches. However, there is a notable difference in the machine’s coverage capacity. Roborock states the RockMow X1 LiDAR can mow approximately half an acre, or 2,000 square meters, in a single day. This daily mowing area is significantly less than the 5,000 square meters the Z1 model is capable of managing, positioning the X1 as a solution for more moderately sized lawns.
Upon its arrival, the RockMow X1 LiDAR will enter a competitive landscape. It will face rivalry from other automated lawn mowing systems already available to U.S. consumers, including several competitors that also utilize LiDAR-based navigation. This sets the stage for a head-to-head comparison of features, pricing, and real-world performance in the growing smart yard maintenance category.
(Source: The Verge)
