This robot mower solves one of my biggest gripes: navigation

Absolutely nothing tests your patience like watching a robot lawn mower repeatedly slam itself into the same tree, then try to assert dominance over a bush. Trust me, I’ve tested enough of them to know. Navigation in most smart mowers has been one of my biggest gripes.

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Fortunately, Mammotion’s latest flagship – Luba 3 AWD – promises some of the best navigation you’ll find in a robot mower. This thing maps your garden in 3D with 360-degree LiDAR, layers on dual-camera AI Vision, and calls in RTK positioning for extra precision. The result? It knows where it is, where it’s going, and what it needs to avoid.

When you’re setting up a new robot mower, navigation setup is one of the biggest chores. Thankfully, the new Luba 3 models let you skip the entire faff of RTK base stations. No digging, wiring, or explaining to your neighbours why you’ve erected a mysterious tech monolith in your garden. You just define the boundaries in the app and off it goes to map itself.

It’s also got all-wheel-drive (AWD), which means it won’t get scared off at the sight of a slope. It can climb up to 80% gradients, clear kerbs, and adjust to any terrain thanks to its adaptive suspension. Combine that with a 15.8-inch cutting width, AI-adaptive mowing, and the power to cover up to 1.75 acres a day, and you’re looking at one of the few robotic mowers that actually feels… capable.

If you don’t have a massive plot to maintain, Mammotion’s also got the Luba Mini 2 AWD. This model brings the same all-wheel agility to smaller gardens, with a slightly smaller robot. Or there’s the Yuka Mini 2 with the same faff-free navigation setup and dual-navigation sensor.

All three models go up for pre-order from Mammotion on January 5, after an unveiling at CES 2026. The Luba 3 AWD starts at $2399/£2099/€2299, while the Luba Mini 2 AWD starts at £1399/€1499 in the EU and UK.

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Connor Jewiss

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Connor is a former Stuff contributor. He has attended the biggest tech expos, including CES, MWC, and IFA, and been interviewed as a technology expert on TV and radio by national news outlets including France24. Connor has experience with most major platforms, though does hold a place in his heart for macOS, iOS/iPadOS, electric vehicles, and smartphone tech. Connor is also involved in the startup and venture capital scene, which puts him at the front of new and exciting tech.

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Mobile, macOS, EVs, smart home