Best robot lawnmowers of CES

Are robot lawnmowers about to have their day in the sun? At CES 2026, I’m seeing more models than ever — and more importantly, they look to be easier than ever to set up in your yard. Just a couple of years ago, you had to run a boundary wire all around your yard; last year, you only had to install up a GPS tower.

However, this year, we’re seeing new robot lawnmowers that do away with that as well; thanks to LiDar, combined with ever more sophisticated AI and vision systems, getting it up and running should be no more difficult than with a robot vacuum. And, when they're not mowing, some of these models can even act as sentries, patrolling your yard.

Aside from their tech, a lot of the lawnmowers — at least the top-end models — are all starting to adopt a similar design, one that looks kind of like a Formula One car, while lower-priced models have tended to retain a more bulbous shape.

Here are some of the more interesting robot vacuums that launched at CES.

Segway X4

Segway is launching five new robot lawnmowers (including one designed for golf courses, and another that starts at $999) but its flagship X4 really stands out for its performance. This four-wheel drive model has two front-wheel steering motors, which gives it zero-turn capabilities, so it’s more maneuverable than before, and it can climb up slopes of up to 40 degrees. A Traction Control System also helps to make sure that it doesn’t slip on wet grass.

The X4 also has a dual cutting deck with 12 blades in total that covers 17 inches, and has onboard network RTK, so you don’t need to set up a separate base station; the X4 can connect directly to satellites to navigate your yard, and has a 360-degree RGB vision system to detect and avoid objects. The X4 is also IPX6-rated waterproof and includes Apple “find my” support, a rain sensor, and smart home integration for Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant.

It’s a beast of a bot, though, weighing 63 pounds and measuring 33.5 x 24.0 x 13.8 inches. The X4 is available in two models: the X430 ($2,499) for yards up to 1 acre and the X450 ($2,999) for yards up to 1.5 acres.

Roborock X1 LiDar

Roborock is expanding from inside the home to outdoors with several robot lawnmowers, including the flagship Rockmow X1 LiDar, which is designed for yards with lots of obstacles. It has 360-degree 3D LiDar as well as VSLAM technology, which captures up to 200,000 data points per second, and can avoid objects like garden hoses and toys.

In addition, the X1 does not require a base station, which should make setup a lot easier. It has four-wheel drive, and can climb slopes of up to 38 degrees, and ride over obstacles up to 3.1 inches high. Underneath are six cutting blades that can be adjusted from 1.5 to 3.5 inches high, and the X1 can handle up to half and acre per day. Additionally, the robot has geofencing and will emit a siren if it’s lifted or moved outside of your yard. It will be available in the U.S. in 2026, though pricing has not been announced.

Yarbo M Series

Yarbo is releasing a smaller version of its modular robot lawnmower, which should be better suited for those with smaller yards and pocketbooks. Like its current Y Series model, the M Series will be available with a series of attachments that can turn it from a lawnmower to a snow plow, leaf collector, or edge trimmer. The company announced that consumers will be able to select two mower modules, a plow blade (the Y Series has a snowblower attachment), a leaf collector, a trimmer, and a smart assistant module.

Like the Y Series, the M Series is a tracked vehicle, which distinguishes it from most other robot lawnmowers that have three or four individual wheels. It will be able to climb slopes of up to 35 degrees, and can tow up to 220 pounds. The Yarbo M Series will launch on Kickstarter, and be available later this year.

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD

Mammotion is also launching several new robot lawnmowers, headlined by the Luba 3 AWD, which also uses 360-degree LiDar and AI vision with dual cameras to navigate your yard and detect not just obstacles, but potential dangers like edges.

Similar to Segway, Roborock, and others, the LUBA 3 AWD has NetRTK built in, so you don’t need to install a base station when setting it up. This all-wheel drive model can also climb grades of up to 38 degrees, and has dual cutting disks with a 15.8-inch wide cutting width. It has a 15Ah battery, and can mow up to 1.75 acres per day or 7,000 square feet per hour. We also like that Mammotion offers free 4G connectivity for three years, which is helpful if you’re worried that someone might take your robot mower. The LUBA 3 AWD is available to pre-order with starting at €2299/£2099//$2399 in the EU, UK and North America.

Dreame A3 AWD

Like Roborock, Dreame is another robot vacuum brand that’s also expanding to the outdoors. It too, has 360-degree 3D LiDar for navigating your yard, with dual-camera AI vision to detect and avoid objects. It uses all-wheel drive to be able to climb hills up to 38.7 degrees and go over curbs as high as 2.2 inches. It also has dual 15.7-inch cutting blades that can be adjusted from 1.1 to 3.9 inches. When it’s not mowing your lawn, you can also use the A3 to patrol, and use its cameras to keep on the lookout for people or pets.

Lymow One Plus

The Lymow One Plus shares a lot in common with these other robotic lawn mowers, and just like them, it features a rugged tank-like design that’s equipped to handle challenging conditions with its all-terrain tracked treads for stability on slopes and gravel. But what makes it really unique is that it does more than just cut grass on its own; it can also handle fallen leaves and other yard debris — effectively acting as a blower.

This is achieved through its Cyclone Airflow System that supposedly lifts grass blades for an even cut, while a single discharge port helps to prevent clogs and keeps sidewalks clean. It’s plenty powerful, too, backed by reinforced SK5 steel mulching blades to cut up leaves with ease. And since it features RTK-VSLAM technology, it can detect common yard objects and can navigate without any boundary wires.

Pre-orders will be available starting in February for $2,999, with shipments beginning in March 2026.

Mova LiDAX Ultra Series

Another robotic lawn mower brand that should be on your radar is Mova, which announced its LiDAX Ultra Series at CES 2026. They share the same set of features, including 360-degree high-precision LiDAR that works in conjunction with an AI-enhanced 1080p HDR camera, to detect obstacles in its path up to 230 feet away.

These bots are also really easy to set up, offering the same quick setup that doesn’t require an RTK antenna or any boundary wires. Both models have the gear to tackle challenging lawns and terrains, like a specialized UltraTrim 1.0 system, that allows it to edge trim lawns by extending its lower disc to get closer to boundaries and edges. Their rugged designs are complete with off-road wheels that allow it to climb slopes up to 45-degrees, while overcoming small pits.

One of the cooler features of the LiDAX Ultra Series is that it acts much like a sentry on your property through its TrueGuard Security feature. It’s like having a security system on wheels because these bots auto-patrol during non-cutting hours, while also alerting you to any potential threats. They’re actually priced modestly, with the LiDAX Ultra 1000 costing $1,299 and covering up to 0.25 acres. Meanwhile, the LiDAX Ultra 2000 can cover up to 0.5 acres and will cost $1,799.

Sunseeker S4

The Sunseeker S4 may be a bit more modest-looking than some of the other models on this list, but it too is equipped with 360-degree 3D LiDar and AI-powered cameras, so that you can simply drop it on your lawn and let it go.

It has a smallish cutting deck of 7 inches, but its cutting height can be adjusted from 0.8 inches to 2.4 inches. It can cover up to 0.25 acres, and its rear-wheel drive can handle grades of up to 22 degrees (42% slopes). It also can detect edges, and in the app, you can create up to 100 separate mowing zones.

The Sunseeker S4 will cost $1,299 and will be available in the second quarter of this year.

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