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Robot Mowers Gain Trimming Arms: Future of Yard Care?
3 Sep
Summary
- New robot mowers feature extendable trimming arms for detailed yard work.
- vSLAM and advanced camera navigation eliminate boundary wires.
- Models handle large areas and steep slopes with all-wheel drive.
Announced at IFA 2026, Anker's Eufy Robot Lawn Mower S2 Max boasts an extendable trimming arm, effectively taking over weed whacker duties. This dual-blade mower uses vSLAM navigation, relying on built-in cameras to create a 3D map of your yard, negating the need for boundary wires or RTK base stations. The S2 Max can reportedly map and mow up to 3.7 acres and manage slopes up to 80 percent. It is all-wheel drive and set to launch in May 2027 for €3,999.
Competitors are rapidly introducing similar built-in edger capabilities. Mammotion is also joining this trend with its newly announced Luba 4 AWD. This model uses four cameras, LiDAR, and network RTK for navigation, promising "zero dead zones." The Luba 4 AWD offers independent front-wheel steering for enhanced maneuverability. It comes in three models, with the top-tier 12000F covering up to 3 acres and featuring a wider cutting width, though it lacks the edge-trimming attachment. Mammotion plans to open preorders later this year.
