Description
NexLawn VIDAR Series Robotic Lawn Mower
The NexLawn VIDAR Series is an advanced range of wire-free robotic lawn mowers designed to deliver intelligent, accurate and fully automated lawn care without the need for a traditional perimeter boundary wire or RTK reference station.
Available in VIDAR 800 and VIDAR 1600 models, the range is suitable for lawns from smaller residential gardens up to larger areas of 1,600m².
At the heart of the VIDAR Series is NexLawn’s NexDetect 2.0™ navigation technology, combining 360° 3D LiDAR with intelligent stereo vision. This allows the robotic mower to understand its surroundings, automatically map the lawn, recognise obstacles and navigate accurately around complex garden layouts.
With AI-assisted automatic mapping, intelligent obstacle avoidance, NexTrim™ precision edge cutting, electronic cutting-height adjustment, systematic U-shaped mowing and smart app control, the NexLawn VIDAR Series provides an intelligent and convenient solution for maintaining your lawn with minimal effort.
NexDetect 2.0™ Navigation
The NexLawn VIDAR Series uses NexDetect 2.0™, an advanced environment-sensing and navigation system combining 360° 3D LiDAR and stereo vision.
The system provides all-around lawn sensing with detection at distances of up to 70 metres, allowing the mower to build a detailed understanding of its working environment.
Rather than relying on a traditional boundary wire, the mower uses this environmental information to accurately navigate within digitally created lawn boundaries.
No Boundary Wire Required
One of the biggest advantages of the NexLawn VIDAR Series is its completely wire-free installation.
Traditional robotic lawn mowers often require a perimeter cable to be installed around the entire lawn. The VIDAR Series eliminates this requirement by using intelligent virtual mapping.
This makes installation considerably easier and also means that lawn boundaries can be changed digitally without having to lift or reposition a physical cable.
No RTK Reference Station Required
The VIDAR Series uses 360° 3D LiDAR and stereo vision for its navigation rather than depending on an external RTK reference station.
This means there is no requirement to install an RTK antenna elsewhere on the property.
The result is a cleaner, simpler installation and an intelligent robotic mower capable of navigating areas where satellite-only positioning can sometimes be challenging.
AI-Assisted Automatic Mapping
Setting up the VIDAR Series is made easier by intelligent AI-assisted automatic mapping.
The mower can automatically explore the lawn, build its lawn map and establish boundaries.
For more complicated garden layouts or unusual boundaries, the resulting map can be easily adjusted through the NexLawn app.
This significantly reduces the time and effort normally associated with setting up a robotic lawn mower.
Wire-Free Virtual Boundaries
Once the lawn has been mapped, virtual boundaries define exactly where the VIDAR should and should not mow.
Because these boundaries are digital, users can make changes without physically altering the garden.
Mowing zones, no-go areas and transit paths can all be configured to suit the individual property.
Advanced AI Obstacle Avoidance
The VIDAR Series combines LiDAR and stereo vision to provide intelligent real-time obstacle recognition.
The mower can detect and avoid more than 300 types of everyday obstacles.
Rather than having to physically collide with an object before changing direction, the VIDAR can recognise obstacles and intelligently navigate around them.
Obstacle avoidance distance can also be adjusted through the NexLawn app, allowing its behaviour to be customised for different gardens.
NexTrim™ Precision Edge Cutting
NexLawn’s NexTrim™ technology is designed to minimise the amount of manual edge trimming required after mowing.
When operating beside suitable raised lawn boundaries, NexTrim™ allows the mower to cut to within less than 3cm of the edge.
For suitable level lawn boundaries, the VIDAR can perform extremely close boundary-line mowing to further reduce areas of uncut grass.
20cm Cutting System
Both VIDAR Series models feature a single-disc cutting system with a 20cm cutting width.
The compact cutting system combines efficient lawn coverage with excellent manoeuvrability, making it particularly suitable for residential gardens containing curves, obstacles, narrow sections and more complicated lawn layouts.
Auto-Floating Cutting Disc
The VIDAR Series features an auto-floating cutting disc that automatically adapts to changes in the lawn surface.
This allows the cutting system to better follow uneven ground, helping maintain a consistent cutting height and reducing the likelihood of scalping raised areas of the lawn.
Electronic Cutting Height Adjustment
Cutting height can be electronically adjusted between 3cm and 10cm.
The wide adjustment range allows the mowing height to be tailored to different grass varieties, lawn conditions and seasonal growth.
The electronic adjustment system also eliminates the need to manually alter the mower’s cutting deck.
Powerful Rear-Wheel Drive
The VIDAR Series uses rear-wheel drive powered by two hub motors.
The integrated drive system provides strong and controlled movement around the garden, while specially designed off-road wheels provide additional grip across uneven lawn surfaces.
50% Maximum Slope Capability
The NexLawn VIDAR Series can tackle slopes of up to 50%, equivalent to approximately 26.5 degrees.
This provides impressive terrain capability for a compact robotic lawn mower and allows the VIDAR to maintain gardens containing significantly sloped sections.
The combination of hub motors and off-road wheels helps provide the traction required to maintain controlled movement across challenging areas.
4cm Vertical Obstacle Crossing
The VIDAR Series can cross vertical obstacles of up to 4cm.
This gives the mower additional capability when navigating uneven lawns and small changes in ground level.
It can also handle dips of up to approximately 6cm, helping it travel confidently across typical real-world lawn surfaces.
Suitable for Narrow Passages
The VIDAR Series is capable of navigating passages approximately 60cm wide.
This makes it particularly useful for complicated residential gardens where different lawn sections may be connected by relatively narrow grass passages.
Intelligent navigation allows the mower to travel through these restricted areas while maintaining an understanding of its surroundings.
Systematic U-Shaped Mowing
Instead of travelling randomly around the lawn, the VIDAR Series uses an efficient U-shaped systematic mowing pattern.
The mower progressively works across the lawn in organised passes, helping provide complete coverage while reducing unnecessary repeated mowing of areas that have already been cut.
Systematic mowing also produces a more organised and professional-looking lawn finish.
Automatic Resume Mowing
If the battery reaches a level where charging is required before the mowing task is finished, the VIDAR automatically returns to its charging station.
After recharging, the mower can return to the lawn and resume mowing from where it previously stopped.
This allows larger mowing tasks to be completed automatically without requiring the owner to manually restart the mower.
Dual-Map Management
The NexLawn VIDAR Series supports two independent lawn maps.
This is particularly useful for properties with two separate grass areas, such as front and rear lawns.
Instead of deleting an existing map and creating a new one, two independent lawn layouts can be stored and managed.
Multi-Zone Lawn Management
Individual mowing zones can be created within the lawn map.
Users can customise cutting areas, no-go zones and transit paths to suit their property.
This makes the VIDAR Series particularly flexible for gardens containing several grass areas, flower beds, trees, pathways, garden features or other areas that the mower needs to navigate around.
Smart App Control
The NexLawn app provides extensive control over the VIDAR Series.
Users can manage lawn maps, modify virtual boundaries, configure mowing zones, establish no-go areas, adjust cutting settings and manage transit paths directly through the app.
Digital lawn management also makes it much easier to modify the robotic mower setup if the garden changes in the future.
Anti-Theft Protection
The NexLawn VIDAR Series includes several security features designed to help protect the mower.
Supported anti-theft functions include real-time tracking, an off-map alarm and lift-up alerts.
Real-time tracking and off-map alarm functionality are available through supported NexLawn Link Services.
AirTag Storage
A dedicated Apple AirTag storage location provides an additional security option.
Owners can install an Apple AirTag in the mower if they want an additional method of locating their machine.
The Apple AirTag itself is not included and must be purchased separately.
NexLawn Link Services
Both VIDAR Series models support NexLawn Link Services.
The VIDAR 800 includes one year of free Link Services.
The VIDAR 1600 includes three years of free Link Services.
IPX6 Water Resistance
The NexLawn VIDAR Series has an IPX6 water-resistance rating.
Its robust weather-resistant construction makes it suitable for regular outdoor lawn maintenance and the changing conditions associated with everyday robotic mowing.
VIDAR 800
The NexLawn VIDAR 800 is designed for lawns of up to 800m².
It uses an 18V 4Ah battery with 72Wh of battery energy and provides approximately 60 to 80 minutes of mowing time per charge.
Charging current is 3A and typical charging time is approximately 60 minutes.
The VIDAR 800 includes one year of free NexLawn Link Services.
VIDAR 1600
The NexLawn VIDAR 1600 is designed for larger lawns of up to 1,600m².
It uses an 18V 5Ah battery with 90Wh of battery energy and provides approximately 70 to 90 minutes of mowing time per charge.
Charging current is 3A and typical charging time is approximately 70 minutes.
The VIDAR 1600 includes three years of free NexLawn Link Services.
Specifications
Brand: NexLawn
Series: VIDAR Series
Models: VIDAR 800 and VIDAR 1600
Product type: Robotic Lawn Mower
Maximum working area VIDAR 800: 800m²
Maximum working area VIDAR 1600: 1,600m²
Mapping system: Remote Control and AI Automatic Mapping
Boundary system: Wire-free virtual boundary
Positioning and navigation: NexDetect 2.0™
Navigation technology: 360° 3D LiDAR and Stereo Vision
LiDAR sensing range: Up to 70 metres
Traditional perimeter wire required: No
AI-assisted automatic mapping: Yes
Obstacle detection: Smart obstacle avoidance
Obstacle recognition: More than 300 types of everyday obstacles
Adjustable obstacle avoidance distance: Yes
Cutting system: Single cutting disc
Cutting width: 20cm
Cutting disc system: Auto-floating
Edge cutting system: NexTrim™
Edge trimming distance: Less than 3cm at suitable raised boundaries
Cutting height: 3cm to 10cm
Cutting height adjustment: Electronic
Drive system: Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive motors: 2 hub motors
Off-road wheels: Yes
Maximum slope capability: 50%
Maximum slope angle: Approximately 26.5°
Maximum vertical obstacle crossing: 4cm
Dip capability: Approximately 6cm
Minimum passage capability: Approximately 60cm
Systematic mowing: Yes
Mowing pattern: U-shaped systematic mowing
Automatic resume after charging: Yes
Dual-map management: Yes
Number of independent maps: 2
Multi-zone management: Yes
No-go zones: Yes
Transit paths: Yes
App control: Yes
VIDAR 800 Battery Specifications
Battery voltage: 18V
Battery capacity: 4Ah
Battery energy: 72Wh
Typical mowing time per charge: 60 to 80 minutes
Charging current: 3A
Typical charging time: 60 minutes
Link Services: Yes
Free Link Services period: 1 year
VIDAR 1600 Battery Specifications
Battery voltage: 18V
Battery capacity: 5Ah
Battery energy: 90Wh
Typical mowing time per charge: 70 to 90 minutes
Charging current: 3A
Typical charging time: 70 minutes
Link Services: Yes
Free Link Services period: 3 years
Additional Specifications
Automatic charging: Yes
Anti-theft protection: Yes
Real-time tracking: Yes, with supported Link Services
Off-map alarm: Yes, with supported Link Services
Lift-up alerts: Yes
Apple AirTag storage: Yes
Apple AirTag included: No
Water resistance: IPX6
What’s Included
NexLawn VIDAR Series Robotic Lawn Mower
Charging Tower
Power Supply
Cleaning Brush
Lint-Free Cloth
8 x Stakes
Hex Key
9 x Spare Blades and Holders
User Manual
Quick Start Guide
The NexLawn VIDAR Series brings advanced wire-free robotic mowing technology to residential lawns of up to 1,600m². With a choice between the VIDAR 800 for lawns up to 800m² and the VIDAR 1600 for lawns up to 1,600m², customers can select the model best suited to the size of their garden.
NexDetect 2.0™ combines 360° 3D LiDAR and stereo vision to provide intelligent navigation without the need for a traditional perimeter wire. AI-assisted automatic mapping makes installation strai