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HOOKII

HOOKII Neomow X

Name: HOOKII Neomow X
Brand: HOOKII

3D LiDAR SLAM fused with vision replaces both the boundary wire and the RTK base station most competitors still require. The mower documents lift/tilt monitoring and an emergency stop, but slope limits and drive layout are not published, leaving envelope questions open.

Price$2,599 list priceRetail price not tracked

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level IV.

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.
To reach Level VWorks across task types and environments it was never configured for.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyThis robot

HOOKII Neomow X sees ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
What it does on its own
- Maps yards using 3D LiDAR SLAM fused with a vision system, without a boundary wire or RTK base station; plans and executes mowing routes across user-set virtual boundaries and no-go zones; detects obstacles as small as 1 cm wide and 15 cm tall and can pass through gaps as narrow as 77 cm; self-docks and auto-resumes mowing after interruptions; app-based scheduling; anti-theft alarm with GPS tracking.
Why this level
- EasyLawnMowing's multi-day test saw its LiDAR and camera avoid a ball, a toy and a shoe placed in its path and thread narrow corridors between shrubs without getting stuck.
- Only one manual intervention was needed, when it wandered into an unmapped bed on day two, so rescue is rare.
What holds it at Level IV
- Maximum slope percentage, cutting width, and drive type (2WD vs. AWD) are not published on HOOKII's official product page. No independent third-party test of blade-stop timing on lift or tilt was found, despite the manufacturer documenting lift/tilt safety monitoring and an emergency stop function. Exact release date was not confirmed from a fetched primary source.
9 sources reviewed
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Verified9 sources reviewed

Sufficient public evidence across source types to publish a non-provisional classification.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation1 sourceReviewed

HOOKII's official Neomow X product page, used for design, navigation, and safety-feature claims

HOOKII Neomow X Robotic Lawn Mower with 3D LiDAR SLAMHOOKII

Press & video reviews2 sourcesReviewed

Independent editorial reviews covering setup, boundary-free mapping, and mowing performance

Longitudinal signal2 sourcesReviewed

Robovations dated log for this robot: 3 tracked entries spanning ~21 months.

Monitoring record6 sourcesReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

HOOKII Neomow X is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- A completed assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor on file.
Notes on the record
- Two independent editorial reviews describe successful wire-free setup and mowing after real-world testing, a genuine positive signal.
- But those reviews date to the machine's first months on sale, before it has been tested through a full mowing season's range of grass, slope, and weather conditions.
On the record
- No current new-stock listing confirmed
- No successor announced
- 9 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

54of 100

LimitedAt or above 13% of the 436 robots we scoreand 6% of the 109 scored robot lawn mowers

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Held back by

Field failure rate48−3.5
Software stability40−3.5
Support longevity32−3.0

Capability40% of the score61What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score68

Evidence

Manufacturer and both independent reviews describe the mower completing scheduled mowing runs across the set boundary and self-docking; auto-resume after interruption is documented by the manufacturer. Neither review covers a full season, so the record does not establish repeated completion over many months. Scored between the 75 and 50 anchors: most of the work area is covered without a human closing the loop, but long-run consistency is unconfirmed.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score68

Evidence

3D LiDAR SLAM fused with vision retains a map between runs and supports multi-zone no-go areas per the manufacturer; both independent reviews describe successful boundary-free coverage during their test periods. No source documents behavior across repeated long-term runs or after a yard layout changes, so this stops short of the 75 anchor's full independent-evidence bar.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score50

Evidence

Lift/tilt safety monitoring and an emergency stop are documented by the manufacturer, and anti-theft tracking is described, but no source reviewed details how the mower behaves when stuck, tangled, or lost mid-run, or whether it resumes without a human. Scored at the anchor for detecting and halting cleanly without confirmed self-recovery.

Operating envelope4% of the score45

Evidence

Cutting height range (1.2-3.3 in) and obstacle-detection resolution are documented, but maximum slope percentage, cutting width, and drive layout are not published by the manufacturer, and no independent source supplies them. Scored below the 50 anchor because a core envelope dimension (slope) that determines where this mower can be deployed is entirely undocumented.

Dependability40% of the score41Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure rate16% of the score48

Evidence

No owner forum, trade repair source, or regulatory record was found. The only independent evidence is two editorial reviews (SmartHomeScene, The Gadgeteer) that reported no failures during their short review periods; retail and review-only evidence caps this at 65, and the field record itself is not established as exceeding 12 months from a confirmed launch date. Scored well below the cap because absence of a failure report in two short reviews is thin evidence, not a track record.

Software stability14% of the score40

Evidence

No version history, release notes, or update cadence was found in any source reviewed. An app exists per both independent reviews, implying some update mechanism, but neither its activity nor any regression history is documented. Scored near the unevidenced default, credited slightly above 25 only because an active companion app was independently confirmed to exist.

Support longevity10% of the score32

Evidence

HOOKII is a newer entrant with no multi-generation track record found in any source reviewed; no stated parts-availability or minimum-term support commitment was located. Scored low, consistent with a vendor that has not yet demonstrated a multi-year record of not orphaning a line.

Ownership burden20% of the score63What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score68

Evidence

Self-docks and self-charges between runs per the manufacturer; no boundary wire to bury or re-survey. Blade-cleaning and replacement cadence are not published, so this is scored on the documented self-service behavior rather than a full maintenance schedule.

Consumables8% of the score55

Evidence

Cutting blades are a standard consumable for this mower design, but HOOKII does not publish a replacement interval, price, or generic-compatibility statement in any source reviewed, so the annual cost cannot be established with confidence.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year costNot costed

MSRP figures are HOOKII's own listed prices across the Neomow X lineup: $1,799 for the X LE, $2,599 for the X covered by this record, and $2,899 for the X Pro. No independent retail confirmation of ongoing consumable costs was found, and blade-replacement cost over five years is not published, so no five-year total is computed.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

The mower is controlled and scheduled through a companion app, implying an account and network connection for setup and monitoring. No source reviewed disclosed where LiDAR/vision map data is processed or stored, or whether scheduled mowing continues without an active app connection once boundaries are set.

On-device processingYes

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the HOOKII Neomow X work on your yard?

Describe your yard using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the HOOKII Neomow X is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Yard size

Terrain

Grass type

Boundary setup

See every robot mower suited to these conditions

A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

HOOKII documents unusually complete upkeep guidance; independent longevity evidence remains two review periods deep.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

The official support center publishes a 3 to 6 week blade interval, contact-cleaning and winterization procedures, and troubleshooting for blade-motor overtemperature, charging faults, and rain-sensor failures. Two editorial reviews report successful operation; no owner forum or longitudinal record was located.

What goes wrong5 documented · 0 self-recover

Common

Blade dullingCut quality degrades

Owner fixReplace all five blades as set

Occasional

Mowing halts, protection trips

Owner fixClear and rinse disc per guide

Occasional

Charging contact oxidationMower fails to recharge

Owner fixClean contacts to bright metal

Occasional

Rain sensor faultsRain response misbehaves

Owner fixFollow rain-sensor troubleshooting; contact support

Rare

Runtime shortens noticeably

Owner fixFollow battery-drain troubleshooting guide

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Rinse the assembly and surrounding areas with clean water once the mower is powered off; HOOKII documents this after each mowing task to keep the disc from jamming.

Monthly12×/yr

Replace all five and their screws as a set; HOOKII recommends fresh blades every 3 to 6 weeks, sooner with visible wear, and sells a 10-blade set (two changes) for $29.

Inspect the charging station and rear mower and clean them to bright metal; HOOKII suggests checking every two weeks during peak season.

Seasonal4×/yr

Fully recharge the at least once every six months whenever the mower sits in extended storage.

Winterize per HOOKII's guide: fully charge, power off, clean, disconnect the charging station, and store flat between -20 and 45 C.

As neededno fixed schedule

Deep-clean the guard underside with a low-pressure hose at the 30mm blade height per the blade module guide; never a pressure washer or solvents.

Wipe the exterior with a soft brush or damp cloth; alcohol, gasoline, and acetone damage the housing.

Cost over timeabout $300 past the sticker over three years

PurchaseRunning cost

Year 1

$2,699

Year 3

$2,899

Year 5

$3,099

$2,599 to buy, then about $100 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $300 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

What you replace

Where to buy Blades

Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them. Part links may earn a commission and do not influence the classification.

Step-by-step fixes

Wet Grass or Rain Blades Not Spinning or Not Cutting?Theft: PIN Locks, GPS, and Recovery All robot mower guides

Safety notes3 cautions · 1 note

CautionBlade-stop timing unpublishedHOOKII documents lift and tilt monitoring and an emergency stop; no blade-stop timing figure is published.
CautionPower off before flippingBlade maintenance requires full power-off and waiting for the disc to stop before tilting the mower.
CautionStore the battery near 25 C and never above 60 C, away from flames.
Slope envelope unpublishedMaximum slope is not published, so sloped-yard owners cannot verify the rated envelope.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

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

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 20 × 28.7 in · 13.3 in tall•
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 37.7 lbs•
Cutting width: 11 in•
Cutting height range: 1.2-3.3 in•
Boundary method: Wire-free, 3D LiDAR SLAM with vision•
Blade system: 5 blades on a cutting disc✓

Where it lands · ranked across 128 robot lawn mowersThis robotMedianTypical range

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.120min

30 min240 min

Near median

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$2,599

$549$5,999

Near median

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.60dB

50 dB82 dB

Near median

Charge timeTime from empty to full on the dock, as the maker states it.180min

30 min300 min

Above median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.37.7lbs

13 lbs134 lbs

Near median

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

Official referencesOwner manual Manufacturer support Product page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentAutonomy Ladder reclassified III → IV
Aug 2026 · AssessmentReadiness reassessed: Promising Progress → Ready Now
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 54 of 100
May 2025 · ReleaseHOOKII completes Neomow X Kickstarter, launches it globally in May 2025
Jun 2024 · AnnouncementHOOKII debuts Neomow X at Spoga-Gafa 2024, wins Plus X Award
Aug 2023 · AnnouncementHOOKII launches Neomow X on Kickstarter, quickly clears its funding goal

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationDoes the Neomow X need a boundary wire or an RTK base station?

No. HOOKII documents 3D LiDAR SLAM fused with a vision system that maps the yard and holds virtual boundaries set in the app, without a physical wire or RTK base station.

OperationWhat is the maximum slope the Neomow X can mow?

Unknown. HOOKII’s product page does not publish a maximum slope percentage for this model.

OperationHow does the Neomow X handle small obstacles like sprinkler heads?

The manufacturer states it detects obstacles as small as 1 cm wide and 15 cm tall using a 111-degree wide-angle bumper.

OperationIs there a smaller or larger version of the Neomow X?

Yes. HOOKII also sells an X Lite rated to 2,000 sq m and an X Pro rated to 6,000 sq m; this record covers the standard X, rated to 4,000 sq m.

OperationDoes the mower stop the blade if it is lifted or tilted?

HOOKII documents lift/tilt safety monitoring and an emergency stop function, but no independent test of the blade-stop timing was found.

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