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Husqvarna robotic mower on a dew-covered golf green in low light, casting a long shadow across the turf. Husqvarna

Husqvarna Adds Dew Removal Attachment to Automower 580L for Golf Greens

Husqvarna’s new brush attachment lets the Automower 580L EPOS remove dew from golf greens autonomously. The kit launches in the U.K. in March 2027 for about $309.
Two-panel collage showing the gray Pudu TOMO S Series robotic mower on the left and its underside with two rotary cutting blades on the right.
Pudu

Pudu Announces TOMO S Robot Mowers for Home Lawns, With Self-Sharpening Blades
Equip Expo 2026 article graphic featuring TerraMow and GOKO robot mowers, an expo floor photo and contributor Nicholas Meyer’s name and title.

Equip Expo 2026 Wrap-Up: Robot Mowers Impress, People Stand Out
Yard Force booth at Equip Exposition, featuring lawn care equipment and product displays.
Yard Force

Yard Force Shows iVR20 Robot Mower With Lidar, RTK and Four-Wheel Drive at Equip Expo
Red and black Toro Haven AM75 robotic mower on grass, with flowering shrubs and a house in the background.
TORO

Toro Lists Haven AM75 Robotic Mower for $1,999 Ahead of 2027 Launch
Three Sunseeker robotic mowers and garden monitoring devices displayed on a lawn outside a modern home.
Sunseeker

Sunseeker Previews X8 Plus and X5 Gen 3 Robotic Mowers at Equip Expo
Equip Expo 2026 preview graphic featuring the Equip logo, the Kentucky Exposition Center and an aerial view of the outdoor demonstration area. Equip Expo

Robot Mower Makers Head to Louisville for Equip Expo 2026

 Red and black Toro Haven AM75 robotic lawn mower with a top-mounted lidar sensor, shown against a white background. TORO

TORO to Debut Its Haven AM75 Residential Robotic Mower at Equip Expo Next Week

 Side view of the silver and black Eufy E15 Gen 2 robotic lawn mower against a light gray background. Anker Eufy

Eufy E15 Gen 2 launches in U.S. with Instant Mowing, Larger Lawn Capacity

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Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro robotic lawn mower cutting grass during outdoor testing.
Ecovacs

Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro Firmware Problems Force Full Factory Reset, Remap

A factory reset restored our Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro after firmware 1.13.10 caused reliability problems, but the recovery process exposed bigger usability concerns.
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD robotic lawn mower on grass.
MOVA

MOVA LiDAX Firmware Update Adds Real Maps and Battery Health

MOVA firmware 4.3.6_0480 adds a new real-scene map, battery health management and improved obstacle recognition to the LiDAX Ultra AWD lineup.
Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro robotic lawn mower moving across a patchy Bermuda grass yard during testing.
Ecovacs

Ecovacs GOAT A2000 Becomes a ‘Don’t Buy’ After Latest Firmware

The Ecovacs GOAT A2000 had been one of our more reliable robot mowers this summer. A recent firmware update changed that, bringing repeated errors and forcing us to move it to “Don’t Buy” status.
Gardena Sileno Evolve and Sileno Sun robotic lawn mowers sitting on a green lawn.
Gardena

Gardena Sileno Sun Robot Mower Runs Entirely on Solar Power

Gardena’s new Sileno Sun robotic mower runs on solar power without a charging dock, power cable or boundary wire and uses Bluetooth for app connectivity.
Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro robotic mower cutting grass beside a wooden backyard fence.
Ecovacs

Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro 5-Month Review: Excellent Cut Quality and Smarter Edge Trimming

After five months of mowing, the Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro has delivered excellent Bermuda grass cut quality, reliable lidar navigation and useful edge trimming.
Front three-quarter view of the Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro robotic mower on green grass.
Ecovacs

Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro First Look: Setup, Mapping and a Built-In Trimmer

The Ecovacs GOAT A2000 LiDAR Pro combines lidar navigation, dual staggered cutting discs and a built-in string trimmer. Here are our first impressions after setup and early mowing.
GaLaBau 2026 trade show collage featuring NexLawn and TerraMow robotic lawn mower booths with indoor demo areas.
GaLaBau 2026

GaLaBau 2026 Wrap-Up: Robot Mowers Push Into AWD, LiDAR and Commercial Lawn Care

Robotic mower makers brought new AWD systems, improved edge cutting and new navigation technology to GaLaBau 2026 in Nuremberg.
GaLaBau 2026 hero graphic showing bright green turf, landscaped flower beds and the Nürnberg Messe exhibition center in Nuremberg, Germany.
GaLaBau 2026

Robot Mower Makers Head to Germany for GaLaBau 2026

Robot mower makers are heading to Nuremberg, Germany, for GaLaBau 2026, with Segway Navimow, Ecovacs, Mammotion, NexLawn, Pudu, TerraMow and Anthbot among the exhibitors.
IFA 2026 robot mower roundup graphic showing Messe Berlin surrounded by lawns, flowers and landscaping.
IFA2026

IFA 2026 Roundup: Robot Mowers Push Toward Zero-Edge Cutting and All-Wheel-Drive

IFA 2026 brought major robot mower news, with new AWD platforms, zero-edge cutting systems and more advanced yard automation.
Husqvarna Automower 420 iQ robotic lawn mower, a Swedish-made platform that uses EPOS satellite positioning and radar for navigation and object detection.
FCC

FCC Grants Four Husqvarna Robotic Mower Platforms Conditional Approval

The FCC cleared four Husqvarna robotic mower platforms after a U.S. national security review found they do not pose an unacceptable risk.
Dreame A4 AWD Pro robotic lawn mower on a green residential lawn.
Dreame

Dreame Demos New A4 AWD Pro Robot Mower at IFA 2026

Dreame’s new A4 AWD Pro mower adds a swing-out edge-cutting disc, active front steering, RTK-assisted navigation and stronger terrain capability than the current A3 AWD Pro.
Segway Navimow H5 Pro robotic lawn mower operating on a sloped lawn in front of a modern home.
Navimow

Segway Shows Navimow H5 Pro at IFA 2026

Segway introduced the Navimow H5 Pro at IFA 2026 with an extendable edge-cutting arm, all-wheel drive and upgraded obstacle detection.
MOVA next-generation LiDAX Ultra AWD robotic mower using an extending UltraTrim 4.0 edge-cutting arm along a landscaped lawn.
MOVA

MOVA Previews Next-Gen UltraTrim, LiDAX Omni AWD and Future Robot Tech at IFA 2026

MOVA previewed UltraTrim 3.0 for its second-generation LiDAX Ultra mowers and UltraTrim 4.0 for a future LiDAX Omni AWD at IFA 2026, along with other robotics technologies.
Anthbot R7 robotic lawn mower climbing over a raised stone path in a backyard.
Anthbot

Anthbot R7 Series Takes On Tougher Terrain With Six-Motor AWD, Adds Edge Trimming

Anthbot’s new R7 Series adds six-motor AWD, dual lidar navigation and a retractable edge-trimming arm, with three models planned for release.
Two Mammotion LUBA 4 AWD robotic lawn mowers shown side by side in a promotional image with red light trails in the background.
Mammotion

Mammotion LUBA 4 AWD Adds Active Steering, Optional Edge Trimming at IFA 2026

Mammotion’s LUBA 4 AWD replaces front omni wheels with active steering, adds wider camera coverage and offers optional edge trimming on select models.
Aiper IrriSense 2 SE spraying water across a green lawn in a landscaped yard.
Aiper

Aiper Grows Smart Yard Lineup With IrriSense 2 SE, EcoSurfer Senti

Aiper grows its smart yard lineup at IFA 2026 with the IrriSense 2 SE irrigation system, EcoSurfer Senti pool skimmer and new connected yard accessories.
Eufy Robot Lawn Mower S2 Max climbing a grassy slope with its four-wheel-drive system.
Anker Eufy

Anker Eufy S2 Max Mower Arrives With AWD, 3.7-Acre Cover

Anker’s new Eufy S2 Max robot mower is built for lawns larger than 3 acres, combining four-wheel drive, TrueVision camera navigation and 360-degree obstacle detection without a separate RTK station.
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD and LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD robotic lawn mowers sitting on a green lawn.
MOVA

MOVA Rolls Out LiDAX Firmware Update With AI Mapping and Navigation Upgrades

MOVA’s latest LiDAX Ultra AWD firmware update brings changes to mapping, navigation and obstacle avoidance, along with continued software refinements across the lineup.
MOVA 60V TurboJetX GB628 leaf blower unboxed with battery, charger, and nozzle attachments
MOVA

MOVA 60V TurboJetX Blower First Look: Specs, Performance, and Battery Life

A month with MOVA's 60V TurboJetX blower — hurricane-force airflow, three swappable nozzles, and how the battery holds up on real yard work.
MOVA GT616TC 16-inch 60-volt brushless string trimmer fully assembled
MOVA

MOVA 16-Inch InstaLoad Trimmer: Unboxing, Assembly and First Look

First look at MOVA's 16-inch InstaLoad string trimmer — unboxing, a tricky assembly, and how it stacks up against a Ryobi in real yard work.
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD all-wheel-drive robotic mower outdoors
MOVA

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD 60-Day Review: An All-Wheel-Drive Beast with Unbelievable Battery Life

Sixty days with MOVA's flagship 3000 AWD mower — steep slopes, muddy clay soil, standout battery life, and a frustrating screw problem.
MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 wire-free robotic mower sitting on a lawn
MOVA

MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 Review: A Robust, Feature packed, Wire-Free Mower

Two months in, the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000 combines vision and LiDAR navigation without RTK, tough build quality, and a feature-packed app — but it still struggles with some obstacle avoidance.
Testing the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000: A Complete Unboxing & First Look
MOVA

Testing the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 2000: A Complete Unboxing & First Look

We unbox MOVA's new LiDAX Ultra 2000 robotic mower — build quality, in-box accessories, charging tower assembly and Bluetooth app pairing — with a full test of its slope range and obstacle avoidance still to come.