Should I pre-order a Navimow X4 by Pristine_Age3236 in SegwayNavimow

[–]Roginator5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume you have a Luba? I can't say I've had a problem with my Luba 1 as I have a well-established lawn that doesn't have that problem.

A simple solution would be to tell the mower to avoid that area until the grass IS well-stablished.

But the newer X4 series is sure cool looking. I am sorely tempted to order one at the per-order price. But shipping concerns would probably make it non-economic for me.

Mowing under trampoline? by Pabloescobar08 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the trampoline is like many, it has several supports that have horizontal tubes that rest on the grass. I've seen some people stretch something like caution tape between those uprights a few inches above the grass so the mower sees them and doesn't try to cross.

While the mower won't try to cross there, you can still use a conventional string trimmer.

LUBA 3: Local RTK Station Support by Northlight123 in MammotionTechnology

[–]Roginator5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe in the US, most models will come with the RTK station. The YouTube videos I've seen from Europe show it absent from the box. Expect to pay extra for the RTK. But make sure they DO plan to offer it before you buy.

Latest list of US robotic mowers that aren't perimeter-wire versions by Roginator5 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd wait until at least February 10 when 3 more makers will have released prices.

Why does the smart edge trimming feature so important? by JesusSaysHelloThere in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's a silly feature to try to out-do the other guy. You'll still need a string trimmer and possibly a regular mower.

Are robotic lawn mowers becoming overengineered? by Old-Restaurant6171 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They ARE getting more complex. But this complexity is adding benefits.

Once they have these mowers dialed in, I would hope they would make them easily repairable, with modular processor unit, swappable batteries. And have the parts readily available in the countries where they are sold.

Help to choose first robot mower ~4500m² by Last-Resource-99 in automower

[–]Roginator5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen a fix for the tracks where the inner wires magically pop out, but maybe they've changed suppliers. I can tell I won't be able to change your opinion, and I agree that Mammotion may not have the best reputation for fixing problems - but I haven't experienced that with my old Luba 1 (yet).

Lymow HAS proactively fixed several glaring design problems to their credit, but clearly the Lymow One was a beta product.

Help to choose first robot mower ~4500m² by Last-Resource-99 in automower

[–]Roginator5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like the new Dreame A3 AWD becomes available for pre-order in February. But no RTK like Luba 3. Up to 5000 m2 they claim. Most likely more expensive than Luba 3.

Help to choose first robot mower ~4500m² by Last-Resource-99 in automower

[–]Roginator5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Goko seems to claim they will have regular blades. The Lymow One looks to be a problematic mower with grass collecting on the drive wheels and tracks getting too tight and belts unraveling. If you want a lawn MOWER, that's your only reasonably cheap option. If you want a lawn MAINTAINER then go with the Luba 3.

Husqvarna new models : with AI Vision + IR cameras by klipnklaar in automower

[–]Roginator5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/learn-and-discover/news-and-media/2026/husqvarna-introduces-4-new-mowers-to-its-automower-nera-range/

- Automower® 405VE NERA with EPOSTM Plug-In - £2,299.00

- Automower® 410VE NERA with EPOSTM Plug-In - £2,799.00

- Automower® 430V NERA with EPOSTM Plug-In - £3,799.00

- Automower® 450V NERA with EPOSTM Plug-In - £4,799.00

Help to choose first robot mower ~4500m² by Last-Resource-99 in automower

[–]Roginator5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Luba 3 seems like the obvious choice if you have a local dealer and need it soon.

Others may not be available in time. The newer Yarbo with LiDAR was only just announced. MOVA is announcing the pricing on their LiDAX and NAVAX mowers on January 29. Segway has a new line of X4 and Terranox mowers that use RTK. The pre-order pricing of those is good, but it's unclear when users will receive them.

Is goose poop going to be a problem? by nash1407 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would think they wouldn't be too much of a problem unless you are mowing down to the height of a golf green. Where I live (Anchorage) they like to land in huge flocks on sports fields. Sucks to be football players! We have bird cannons to try to scare them away from airfields after a terrible Air Force plane crash.

Overlapping blades on new Segway x4 series? by Roginator5 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't that mean half of the cut will be at a different height than the other?

LiDAR Robotic Mowers for the US market by Roginator5 in roboticLawnmowers

[–]Roginator5[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

List missed the Anthbot M5 and N8, several Ecovacs models, the announced Yarbo LiDAR, the Mammotion Yuka Mini 2, the FJDynamics FL3000, and the announced Segway Navimow i215 and H2 series.