At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, CHC Navigation and consumer robotics brand MOVA introduced a new approach to wire-free robotic lawn mowing. The NAVAX 5000 AWD intelligent mower integrates CHC Navigation’s PointX integrated satellite ground service and the StellaX high-precision positioning chip, delivering centimeter-level accuracy without local RTK base stations or cellular data plans.
The goal is to simplify installation and reduce long-term costs while keeping positioning accuracy high enough for precise virtual boundaries and automated mowing paths.
Satellite RTK positioning without base stations or SIM cards
The NAVAX 5000 AWD receives GNSS correction data directly via satellite through the PointX integrated satellite ground service. Combined with the StellaX positioning chip, the system is designed to reach centimeter-level accuracy in supported regions without any user-installed reference stations.
This removes several common barriers for consumers:
- No need to install and maintain an RTK base station at home.
- No dependency on cellular data plans for correction signals.
- Faster and simpler setup for first-time users.
The result is a plug-and-play experience that still delivers professional-grade positioning performance.
Sensor fusion with LiDAR and vision for complex yards
Backyards are rarely open fields. Trees, fences, walls, and buildings block satellites and cause signal reflections. To handle this, NAVAX 5000 AWD combines satellite RTK with binocular vision and LiDAR.
This multi-sensor fusion approach allows the mower to:
- Maintain stable positioning under partial sky blockage.
- Navigate around obstacles with higher reliability.
- Keep mowing paths consistent even in shaded or cluttered areas.
By not relying on GNSS alone, the system is designed to work in real residential environments, not just ideal test conditions.
Fast startup with rapid RTK initialization
PointX supports rapid RTK initialization, reducing the waiting time when the mower powers on. This enables near “power on and go” operation for daily mowing cycles, without long convergence times before accurate positioning is available.
For users, this means less waiting and fewer manual interventions during routine lawn care.
Built for mass-market wire-free robotic mowing
According to MOVA, combining satellite RTK, vision, and LiDAR makes the NAVAX 5000 AWD suitable for network-free and complex yard scenarios. CHC Navigation says the project demonstrates that integrated satellite ground high-precision positioning is now mature enough for large-scale consumer robotics, not just professional surveying or agriculture.
The collaboration also follows an open ecosystem strategy, allowing more robotics brands to adopt similar positioning architectures in the future.
About CHC Navigation
CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) is a global provider of positioning and navigation technologies, developing GNSS receivers, correction services, and positioning chips for surveying, agriculture, construction, and robotics.
About MOVA
MOVA is a consumer robotics brand focused on intelligent home and outdoor automation, including robotic lawn mowers designed for wire-free, high-precision operation.
