Last week, I jumped on a plane to Sydney for the Australian launch of the GOKO M6 robot lawn mower. And let me tell you, this is no ordinary lawn mower!
Looking more like a futuristic robot than a piece of garden equipment, the M6 is packed with clever technology designed to take one of the most time-consuming outdoor chores off our hands.
As someone who’s always looking for ways to make life at home easier, I was keen to see what this new generation of garden automation could do. After all, we have robot vacuum cleaners to take care of our floors and robot pool cleaners to keep our pools sparkling. So why not a robot to mow the lawn, too?!
Come along for a peek behind the scenes of the launch event, what impressed me most, and why I’m excited to put this mower to the test.
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What is the GOKO M6 robot lawn mower?
The star of the event was the M6, an AI-powered, four-wheel-drive robot lawn mower designed for larger properties and challenging terrain.
Unlike a traditional mower that you push around the backyard, the M6 can autonomously navigate your lawn, avoid obstacles and mow according to a schedule you set through an app.
It’s particularly suited to properties with large lawns, steep slopes or uneven ground — the types of spaces where mowing can become a serious weekend workout!
And while robot lawn mowers aren’t new, what makes the M6 interesting is its focus on tackling the tougher jobs that some smaller robotic mowers struggle with.
Some of its standout features include:
- Four-wheel drive and adaptive suspension: Designed to navigate uneven terrain, bumps and tricky ground conditions
- Impressive climbing ability: GOKO says the M6 can handle slopes of up to 42 degrees
- Four AI-powered cameras: Helping the mower recognise and navigate around obstacles
- Active front-wheel steering: Allowing smoother turns with less dragging and potential damage to your grass
- Large lawn coverage: With the optional dual-battery setup, GOKO claims it can mow up to two acres over 12 hours
- Two cutting options: Interchangeable razor-disc and rotary mulching blades for different lawn conditions.
It also uses wire-free navigation, so there’s no need to install traditional boundary wires around your garden.
Of course, these are the manufacturer’s specifications, and I’ll be interested to see how they translate to real Australian backyards when I test the mower myself.
Why garden automation has my attention
I’m a big believer that creating a home you love isn’t just about how it looks. It’s also about how it works for you.
As a busy mum and business owner, I’m constantly juggling work, family and everything that comes with running a household. And while I genuinely enjoy gardening, there are plenty of outdoor maintenance jobs I’d happily hand over to technology!
I think that’s what makes garden automation so interesting.
For many of us, weekends are precious. We’d rather spend that time relaxing in the garden, entertaining friends or tackling a creative project than working through a long list of maintenance jobs.
And for homeowners with larger blocks or steep lawns, mowing isn’t always a quick or easy task.
GOKO’s message is “less time mowing, more time living”, and I can certainly see the appeal.
Of course, the M6 is probably overkill for my relatively small suburban backyard. But I know many Style Curator readers live on acreages, sloping blocks or properties with more complicated lawns, where a machine like this could make a real difference.
My first impressions of the GOKO M6
My first thought when I saw the M6 in person was just how BIG it is!
It’s a substantial, heavy-duty machine with oversized wheels and a rugged design. Honestly, it looks more like a miniature tank than a lawn mower.
But as Angus from GadgetGuy said during the presentation:
“It looks like a tank but performs like a ballerina.”
And after watching the live demonstrations, I could see exactly what he meant.
Despite its size, the M6 moved surprisingly quickly and smoothly across the grass. I was particularly impressed by how it navigated turns and changes in terrain.
One of the guest speakers, who had been testing the mower for several weeks, shared that a lawn that normally takes him around 30 minutes to mow manually was completed by the M6 in approximately 15 minutes.
That’s an impressive result, although I’d be interested to see how its speed compares across different lawn sizes and conditions.
Another feature that caught my attention was the option to use quieter razor-disc blades. If you’ve ever had a peaceful weekend morning interrupted by a noisy lawn mower, you’ll understand why this appealed to me!
The M6 also doesn’t have a grass catcher. Instead, it’s designed to leave fine clippings on the lawn, where they can break down naturally. This approach is particularly suited to regular maintenance mowing, rather than letting the grass grow long between cuts.
I also liked the idea of scheduling more frequent mowing sessions to maintain that freshly cut look, without having to find time to do the job yourself.
Is the GOKO M6 suitable for every backyard?
Probably not, and I think that’s an important point to make.
The M6 is a powerful, substantial machine designed with larger and more challenging lawns in mind.
If you’ve got a small, flat suburban backyard, a more compact robotic mower may be a better fit.
But if you’re maintaining an acreage, dealing with steep slopes or spending hours mowing every fortnight, I can see why this technology would be appealing.
There are also some practical questions I’m keen to explore during testing.
How easy is it to set up? How well does it navigate garden beds and awkward corners? Can it handle thick buffalo grass? How close does it cut to edges? And how much human intervention does it really need?
These are the things that matter when deciding whether a robot mower is worth the investment.
Because ultimately, it’s not just about having clever technology. It’s about whether that technology genuinely makes maintaining your home easier.
What’s next? I’ll be putting the GOKO M6 to the test
One of the best parts of attending the launch was getting to chat with other reviewers and technology experts who have experience testing robotic mowers.
It was fascinating hearing their insights into how far this technology has come and where garden automation might be heading.
But seeing a product perform at a launch event is one thing. Living with it and putting it through its paces is another!
Over the coming weeks, I’ll be testing the GOKO M6 at home and hopefully taking it around to a few friends and family members with larger, more challenging lawns too. Ha ha, they might be getting a surprise visit from me and a robot mower!
I’m especially keen to see whether it delivers on the promise of saving time while keeping the lawn looking its best.
Because while I love a beautiful garden, I also love the idea of spending more time enjoying it and less time maintaining it.
Stay tuned for my full GOKO M6 review, where I’ll share my experience setting it up, testing its features and seeing how it performs in real-life conditions.
The GOKO M6 was showcased at its Australian launch event on 13 October 2026, ahead of its planned Amazon Australia launch on 10 November. You can learn more on the GOKO Australian website.
Disclosure: I attended the GOKO M6 Australian launch event as an invited guest. This article shares my first impressions from the event, rather than an independent product review.
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