ROBOVATIONS/CLASSIFICATION RECORD/ROBOT VACUUMSRELEASED 2023.02REASSESSED 2026.06.29

Lefant

Lefant M1

Name: Lefant M1
Brand: Lefant

LiDAR navigation and saved multi-floor maps at a budget price point. The trade-off is manual dustbin emptying and a flat-pad mop that handles light finishing passes only. Level III autonomy without any dock station hardware.

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SPECIFICATION

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Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 12.6 in dia · 3.54 in tall
Weight: 6.6 lbs
Wi-Fi: Supported
Voice: Alexa, Google Home

Where it lands · ranked across 183 robot vacuumsThis robotMedianTypical range

Suction4,000Pa

600 Pa36,000 Pa

Near median

Runtime165min

40 min360 min

Near median

Weight6.6lbs

1.5 lbs36.4 lbs

Below median

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Official referencesManufacturer support Product page

RECORD

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Jul 2023 · ReleaseReaches retail availability with LiDAR at budget price
Oct 2023 · NewsWi-Fi band limitation surfaces as documented setup barrier
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 67 of 100
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score reassessed, overall unchanged at 67

Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationDoes the Lefant M1 have a self-emptying dock?

No. The M1 ships as a standalone unit with no base station. The dustbin requires manual emptying after every few runs.

OperationCan the M1 save maps for multiple floors?

Yes. Manufacturer documentation confirms multi-floor map storage via the companion app. Each floor is mapped separately with its own scheduled rooms and no-go zones.

CompatibilityDoes the Lefant M1 work on 5 GHz Wi-Fi?

No. The M1 requires a 2.4 GHz network for initial pairing. Homes with band-steering or 5 GHz-only routers need a dedicated 2.4 GHz SSID created before setup.

OperationDoes the M1 mop as well as vacuum?

Yes, with caveats. The M1 includes an onboard water tank and flat dragged pad for light maintenance mopping on sealed hard floors. There is no oscillation, pressure control, or self-wash cycle.

CompatibilityDoes the Lefant M1 work with Alexa and Google Home?

Yes. Manufacturer specs list both Alexa and Google Home voice control. Start, stop, and return-to-dock commands are confirmed; room-specific voice commands depend on configured app maps.

Cite / Embed

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RobovationsAutonomy Ladder™Level IIIConditional AutonomyIndependent classification

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Citation

Robovations. "Lefant M1: Autonomy Level 3 (Conditional Autonomy)." Autonomy Ladder™, assessed July 2026. https://robovations.com/robots/lefant-m1/

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