REASSESSED 2026.08.06

Neakasa

Neakasa M1 Plus

Name: Neakasa M1 Plus
Brand: Neakasa

Neakasa M1 Plus automates waste bagging after a confirmed cat exit and continues running from its last settings without WiFi. Litter refills, waste-bin emptying, and Kitten Mode activation for cats under 2.2 lbs remain the owner's responsibility.

Price$549.99 maker’s listNo retailer listing

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level II.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyHandles new obstacles and re-plans in real time; rare in consumer products.
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
To reach Level IIIMost sessions finish without intervention. Rescue is occasional, not routine.
IIAssisted AutonomyThis robot

Neakasa M1 Plus runs preset routines on its own, and the owner is its recovery system.
What it does on its own
- Runs an automatic cleaning cycle after a confirmed cat exit; detects cat presence via six sets of infrared sensors and pauses the cycle if a cat re-enters; bags waste via a pull-and-wrap mechanism into a sealed bin; continues operating according to previously set modes without WiFi; app enables remote monitoring of litter/waste levels when connected.
Why this level
- The unit autonomously times and runs a cleaning cycle after a confirmed cat exit, and its six sets of infrared sensors pause the cycle if a cat is detected inside.
- It cannot judge litter type, refill litter, or empty its own waste bin.
- A human sets operation modes in the app and must manually activate Kitten Mode for cats under 2.2 lbs.
What holds it at Level II
- Requires clumping or scoopable litter; incompatible with non-clumping litter types. Its internal sifting grid only passes particles up to 3 mm diameter and 10 mm length. Kittens under 2.2 lbs are not automatically recognized and require the owner to manually activate Kitten Mode.
1 source reviewed
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

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Robovations Score

Why the score is withheld

Not scored

The Robovations Score is withheld on this record. It is not a low score, and it is not an oversight.

Why

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for 2 of the nine inputs: software stability, support longevity.

The full assessment note

Those inputs carry 24% of the composite between them, so a number published here would be reporting the state of the record rather than the state of the machine. The unevidenced anchor is a reference point for one input, not a foundation for a whole score.

What would change it

An independent account of its software stability that we have verified.
An independent account of its support longevity that we have verified.

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Data postureCloud-optional

Full core function without an account; cloud adds convenience.

What leaves the homeDocumented

No camera is present; cat detection uses infrared sensors only. The manufacturer's product page does not disclose detailed data-handling practices for the companion app, beyond stating it can track litter/waste levels and enable remote mode control. The unit continues its last-configured cleaning behavior without an internet connection; WiFi is required only for app-based remote monitoring and control.

On-device processingYes

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FIT CHECK

Will the Neakasa M1 Plus fit your application?

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SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensions not publishedDimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Weight: 22.81 lbs

Where it lands · ranked across 36 specialty robotsThis robotMedianTypical range

Price$379.99

$29$100,000

Bottom of range

Noise50dB

26 dB75 dB

Near median

Weight22.81lbs

0.09 lbs146+ lbs

Near median

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesOwner manual Manufacturer support Manufacturer site

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

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Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

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Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Verified → Pending

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

CompatibilityDoes the M1 Plus need WiFi to run its cleaning cycle?

No. The manufacturer states the unit continues operating according to its previously set configuration if the network is disconnected.

OperationWhat litter does it require?

Clumping or scoopable litter. The manufacturer lists non-clumping litter types as incompatible with the bagging mechanism.

OperationHow does it handle kittens?

Cats under 2.2 lbs are not automatically recognized by the unit’s sensors; the owner must manually activate Kitten Mode for them.

OperationHow often does the waste bin need emptying?

The manufacturer states the 11.23 L sealed bin can go up to 14 days between emptying.

OperationDoes it have a camera?

No. Cat detection uses six sets of infrared sensors rather than a camera.

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Citation

Robovations. "Neakasa M1 Plus: Autonomy Level II (Assisted Autonomy)." Autonomy Ladder™, assessed August 2026. https://robovations.com/robots/neakasa-m1-plus/

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Neakasa M1 Plus

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