This robotic lawn mower promises to move with the agility of a mountain goat in irregularly shaped gardens.

The Lymow One is an innovative robotic lawn mower designed to handle large and complex lawns. Its developers claim that this robust device has "unmatched terrain adaptability" and is capable of covering five times more area than its competitors, achieving a performance rate of 0.23 acres per hour, which equates to up to 1.73 acres per day. Instead of wheels, this mower is equipped with tracks, enhancing its speed and stability. It can navigate obstacles up to two inches high and operate on slopes of up to 45 degrees, even on wet and slippery surfaces.

Currently, the Lymow One is being showcased at CES 2025, following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter by a relatively new brand. What is interesting about this project is that its founder and CEO, Wangshu Gao, has a background as the head of the R&D department at SharkNinja and was a co-founder of Narwal. This experience in developing robotic vacuums has allowed him to apply his knowledge in the creation of the Lymow One.

In terms of navigation, special attention has been paid to ensure it does not require boundary wires. This device uses an approach that combines satellite positioning with vSLAM technology, which is useful when trees, roofs, or walls block satellite visibility. Thanks to this technology, it is possible to edit the robot's maps, establishing suitable zones for mowing and no-access areas.

Another notable feature is intelligent object avoidance, driven by a system that combines image-based semantic recognition and depth detection. This allows the mower to identify obstacles and react accordingly; for example, when detecting a sprinkler or a hedgehog, it will simply avoid it, while if it encounters a decomposing apple or a pine cone, it can grind it up, depending on the preferences set through the app.

The mower has an effective cutting width of 16 inches (40.6 cm), making it an efficient option for large spaces, and its cutting height is adjustable between 1.2 and 4 inches. Additionally, the floating cutting deck follows the movement of the tracks to ensure a uniform finish, even on uneven terrain.

Instead of traditional scissor blades, the Lymow One uses two mulching blades, similar to those on a manual mower, that spin at 6,000 RPM, capable of handling different types of grass as well as pulverizing fallen fruits or small branches, if configured to do so. These blades are combined with a powerful fan that discharges fine clippings evenly and at high speed, preventing lawn debris buildup.

Wangshu Gao has remarked that "most current robotic lawn mowers are designed for small gardens, but many homes in the U.S. have large and complex lawns. Therefore, this equipment often serves as a supplement rather than a true replacement for traditional mowers." With the Lymow One, the intention is to offer a solution that completely replaces conventional mowers, providing superior automated lawn care.

The Lymow One is expected to ship in April 2025 at a price of $2,999.