Overview
- Manufacturers this year are shipping models that drop boundary cables in favor of RTK/EPOS satellite fixes, LiDAR sensors or AI camera navigation to build virtual garden boundaries and avoid obstacles.
- High‑end vacuums now use roller wipers and heavy suction with docking stations that auto‑empty, dose cleaning fluid, wash mop heads in hot water up to 100°C and dry them with hot air.
- MOVA has launched the V70 Ultra Complete and the S70 series with claims of up to 40,000 Pa suction, extendable side brushes and stations that clean mops at high temperatures, while the Mova ViAX 250 is selling as a discounted bestseller.
- DREAME demonstrated the Cyber X stair‑climb module that transports compatible X60 Pro robots up and down stairs with a planned market launch in the second half of 2026 and a reported price of €1,199.
- Independent reviews stress strong day‑one capability but warn of real‑world trade‑offs such as the Husqvarna Automower 430V Nera losing some navigation precision after weeks of use and higher ongoing maintenance costs for blades and batteries.