GOKO Unveils High-Slope Robotic Mower Series
The new M6 model adds all-wheel drive and vision-based AI navigation to handle steep residential lawn maintenance.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Robotics
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GOKO recently debuted its new X5 and M6 robotic mower series at the Equip Exposition in Louisville. The M6, designed for residential lawn maintenance, is currently available for pre-order in the Australian market.
Why it matters
These models signal a shift toward specialized autonomous lawn care equipment that can handle extreme topography and multi-use tasks like snow removal and towing. As manufacturers integrate hybrid powertrains and vision-based navigation, high-end residential landscaping is seeing capabilities previously reserved for municipal-grade machinery.
The X5 features a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain capable of climbing 45-degree slopes, while the M6 uses all-wheel drive to manage 42-degree inclines. The M6 operates with a 42-centimeter cutting width and a 250-watt motor, utilizing a vision/nRTK fusion navigation system.
The players
GOKO
An equipment manufacturer focused on integrating autonomous navigation and hybrid powertrains into outdoor power tools and landscaping machinery.
The details
The M6 model uses QuadVision AI to detect obstacles and maintain its path without perimeter wires. Navigation relies on nRTK (network Real-Time Kinematic) technology, a method that uses satellite data corrections to achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy. The X5 utilizes its hybrid system to power its drive battery actively while in motion, extending operation time for heavy-duty tasks like towing or snow blowing.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: GOKO launched the X5 and M6 products in Sydney.
October 21-23, 2026: The company exhibited the mowers at the Equip Exposition.
The Tech Race
GOKO is competing with established autonomous mower manufacturers by combining vision-based AI with high-torque hybrid powertrains. The integration of nRTK navigation follows the industry-wide move away from underground perimeter wires for autonomous navigation.
Homeowners in Australia can currently pre-order the M6, with pricing starting at A$3,999 for the single-battery model. Availability on Amazon Australia for the M6 is expected to follow, though the exact timeline for global shipping remains unconfirmed.
The takeaway
GOKO is pushing robotic mower versatility by combining hybrid power with vision-based navigation. Watch for the upcoming M6 retail expansion on Amazon Australia as a key indicator of their move into broader consumer distribution.
Further reading
For more on the latest developments in autonomous hardware, visit our section on Robotics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Queenslander.
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