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MOVA announces LiDAX Ultra 1000 wire-free robot mower at 999 euros
MOVA unveiled the LiDAX Ultra series on January 6, 2026, with the LiDAX Ultra 1000 priced at 999 euros for lawns of about 1,000 square meters.
Full assessment
AutonomyL3 unchangedReadinessReadiness unchangedScoreScores unchangedThe mowers navigate by 360-degree LiDAR without a boundary wire or RTK station.
WatchingWhen the 1000 actually reached shelves, since it was not listed among the first models in stock in Germany.
Impact on autonomy
- 360-degree 3D LiDAR with AI handles navigation, per MOVA.
- No boundary wire or RTK base station is required, per Caschys Blog.
- The model number indicates the recommended lawn area in square meters.
Impact on readiness
- European price announced at 999 euros.
- Caschys Blog reported a series market start of January 27, 2026.
- MOVA's US store lists the LiDAX Ultra 1000 at $999.
Claim check3 claims reviewed
Advanced AI-powered technology for lawns of different sizesMOVA's own launch description; no independent mowing test accompanied the announcementMarket start on January 27, 2026Reported for the series by Caschys Blog; SmarthomeAssistent's January 27 update named the LiDAX Ultra 800, 1200 and 1600, not the 1000, as the first models available in GermanyWire-free mowing without RTKA design description relayed at launch; performance under trees and near buildings was not yet documentedBottom lineA priced announcement of a LiDAR mower; its first in-stock date is not clearly documented.
Technical notes3 sections
- Announcement
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MOVA’s January 6, 2026 announcement of the LiDAX Ultra and ViAX series lists the LiDAX Ultra 800, followed by the LiDAX Ultra 1000 at 999 euros, the 1200 at 1,099 euros, the 1600 at 1,499 euros and the 2000, with the numbers indicating the recommended lawn area in square meters. MOVA describes the LiDAX Ultra series as combining 360-degree 3D LiDAR with AI to handle mid-size to large, complex lawns. Caschys Blog reported on January 9, 2026 the same pricing ladder, with 999 euros for the 1,000 square meter model, and a market start for both series on January 27, 2026.
- Navigation
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Caschys Blog describes the LiDAX Ultra line as navigating without a boundary wire and without an elaborate RTK setup, with the larger 1600 and 2000 variants carrying a 4G module.
- Availability notes
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SmarthomeAssistent’s January 27, 2026 update listed the ViAX 250 and LiDAX Ultra 800, 1200 and 1600 as the first models available immediately in Germany. MOVA’s US online store lists the LiDAX Ultra 1000 for 0.25 acre at $999. The LiDAX Ultra 1000 AWD is a separate model.