Ecovacs Obstacle Detection Failure

Robot lawnmower does not detect or avoid obstacles such as trees or furniture, leading to repeated collisions.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Front bumper sensor not triggering, Ultrasonic/TOF sensors dirty or misaligned, Firmware obstacle avoidance disabled, Sensor module failure

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF the mower before cleaning or testing sensors.

  • Test bumper: With the mower ON in a safe test mode, gently press the bumper and confirm it stops or changes direction. If not, inspect the bumper sensor assembly.
  • Clean optical sensors: Wipe front sensor windows with a soft cloth to remove dirt and grass film.
  • Check settings: In the Ecovacs app, ensure any obstacle avoidance features are enabled.
  • Inspect sensor mounts: Verify that sensor modules are not loose or pushed back into the housing.

If the mower continues to ignore obstacles, replace the faulty bumper or obstacle sensor module.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Front Obstacle Sensor Module
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