TL;DR
Roborock announced the RockMow X1 LiDAR at CES and says it will reach US lawns later this year. The mower uses LiDAR plus VSLAM for 360-degree 3D scanning, offers all-wheel drive and autonomous navigation, and is rated to mow up to about half an acre per day.
What happened
At CES, Roborock revealed the RockMow X1 LiDAR, the company’s first robot lawn mower slated for a US launch later this year. The machine pairs LiDAR with Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) to build 360-degree 3D scans for autonomous navigation. Roborock says the X1 LiDAR has all-wheel drive, can climb slopes up to 80 percent and traverse obstacles up to 3.1 inches high. The company estimates the mower can cover roughly half an acre (about 2,000 square meters) in a day. That daily area is substantially smaller than the 5,000 square meters Roborock attributed to its earlier RockMow Z1. Roborock’s US entry will join a field of other robotic mowers that also employ LiDAR-based navigation.
Why it matters
- Marks Roborock’s formal entry of a robot lawn mower into the US market.
- LiDAR plus VSLAM could improve mapping and navigation for complex yards.
- All-wheel drive and high slope capability aim to expand usable terrain.
- Differences in daily coverage compared with the Z1 may shape customer choices.
Key facts
- Model: Roborock RockMow X1 LiDAR.
- Announcement venue: CES (announced Jan 6, 2026).
- US launch timing: scheduled for later this year (no exact date given).
- Navigation: uses LiDAR combined with Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (VSLAM) for 360-degree 3D scanning.
- Drive: all-wheel drive capability.
- Terrain: can handle slopes up to 80 percent and obstacles up to 3.1 inches high.
- Coverage: claimed mowing capacity of up to about half an acre (~2,000 square meters) per day.
- Comparison: earlier RockMow Z1 is rated for up to 5,000 square meters per day.
- Market: will compete with other LiDAR-equipped robot lawn mowers in the US.
What to watch next
- Exact US release date and regional availability — not confirmed in the source.
- Pricing and dealer/retailer plans for the US launch — not confirmed in the source.
- Real-world runtime, battery life, and performance comparisons with the RockMow Z1 and rival models — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- LiDAR: A sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and generate detailed 3D maps of an environment.
- VSLAM: Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping: a technique that uses camera images to build a map and determine a device's position within it.
- Autonomous navigation: The capability of a robot to plan and follow routes and avoid obstacles without human remote control.
- All-wheel drive (AWD): A drivetrain configuration that provides power to all wheels, improving traction and handling on uneven or slippery terrain.
Reader FAQ
When will the RockMow X1 LiDAR be available in the US?
Roborock says it will launch later this year, but an exact date was not provided in the source.
How much lawn can it mow per day?
Roborock claims up to about half an acre, roughly 2,000 square meters, per day.
What navigation and sensing systems does it use?
The mower combines LiDAR with Visual SLAM to perform 360-degree 3D scanning for autonomous navigation.
How does its coverage compare to Roborock’s earlier model?
The earlier RockMow Z1 is rated to cover up to 5,000 square meters per day, more than the X1 LiDAR’s cited 2,000 square meters.
What is the price?
not confirmed in the source
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Sources
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- RockMow X1 LiDAR
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