Roborock is best known for its impressive lineup of robot vacuums, many of which have earned a spot on CNET’s best list for their excellent performance and features. The company is new to the robot lawn mower market, at least in the US, launching the new RockNeo Q110H this week.
With wire-free navigation, the RockNeo Q110H features full-band real-time kinematic positioning, which works via satellite, and 3D visual SLAM robotic positioning with advanced obstacle avoidance. It also features a technology Roborock calls Sentisphere Environmental Perception, which the company says provides continuous, real-world awareness.
The robo lawn mower can maintain its routes through dense tree cover, tight corners and narrow passages, Roborock says, and during internal testing, the RockNeo Q110H moved through areas as narrow as 2.3 feet. The company has also promised an AI-powered mapping update that will automatically learn lawn boundaries and optimize routes.
The Q110H should be getting an OTA update after launch that will bring it AI-powered navigation.
The RockNeo Q110H features a floating cutting deck and large-diameter wheels, providing greater traction and stability on challenging terrain and obstacles. During the company’s testing, it cleared obstacles up to 1.57 inches high and slopes up to 45%, while maintaining cutting quality across bumps, dips and transitions.
In terms of other specs, it looks to be competitive with other top models we’ve tested: it can cover up to a quarter of an acre per day and works on small and medium lawns. It comes with a fast-charging battery and a docking station. The mower is IPX6 waterproof, but it also detects rain and returns to the charging station to take shelter, then resumes work automatically when conditions improve. If it gets covered in mud, Roborock says you can just rinse it off.
The robot mower will automatically stop mowing when it detects rain and return to its charging station.
The Roborock app comes with all the standard features you’d expect, including the ability to manage multiple zones with unique schedules, monitor mowing progress and estimated completion. The robot has a wildlife-friendly mode that can pause mowing during schedule hours to accommodate the activities of nocturnal animals like hedgehogs.
You can also purchase a 4G Anti-Theft Module separately, which includes a high-decibel alarm if the mower is lifted and moved outside of the geofenced area. It comes with real-time tracking, remote alarm activation, PIN code lockout and compatibility with third-party trackers.
Price and availability
The RockNeo Q110H is available in the US exclusively through Roborock’s Amazon storefront for $1,299, but it can currently be gotten for an early bird price of $1,169 until June 16 with a coupon.
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