Mammotion Luba 3 robot mower debuts with LiDAR navigation and wire-free setup at CES 2026

My favorite no-boundary- wire robot mower just got a worthy successor, and on sale soon

The new AWD robot mower is officially going on sale tomorrow, January 5, in Europe first. Robot mowers are huge at CES, the technology industry's biggest annual showcase, but this may be their biggest year yet. Mammotion, a successful robot mower manufacturer, is releasing a new lineup of devices during CES 2026, including the Mammotion Luba 3, Luba Mini 2, and Yuka Mini 2. If you've read ZDNET's robot mower coverage, you're likely familiar with the fact that the Mammotion Luba 2 is my personal favorite robot mower, even a couple of years after its launch. This makes me all the more excited to see a successor hit the market, especially one with the company's newer Tri-Fusion Navigation System, which offers precise positioning and navigation. Also: CES 2026 live blog: Latest news on TVs, AI, phones, more Instead of relying on a physical boundary wire or just an RTK antenna, the Tri-Fusion system combines three technologies to maintain its position as it mows your lawn: LiDAR, NetRTK, and AI for visual recognition. The robot captures a large LiDAR field of full 360 degrees horizontally and 59 degrees vertically, with a range of up to 330 feet. This generates a live 3D map composed of millions of data points, ensuring the robot detects obstacles within one centimeter and adjusts its course accordingly. The Mammotion Luba 3 also utilizes NetRTK, a simpler way to set up your robot by simply setting boundaries in the Mammotion app, eliminating the need to install base stations. I've used the Luba 2 consistently in my front and back yard, and it's the only RTK robot mower that has stuck to the perimeter of my property without fences or physical boundaries. I trust it to mow along the sides of my front yard that border my neighbor's lawn, and haven't had issues with it veering off course in well over a year. Also: CES 2026 trends to watch: 5 biggest topics we're expecting at the world's biggest tech show Two full HD cameras capture images of the robot's surroundings, which are then processed using an AI Chip for object recognition. This AI-powered visual recognition process rounds out the Luba 3's navigation system for increased accuracy. The robot features a 10 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) processor, which provides it with twice the perception power and decision-making speed, enabling instant object recognition of various obstacles, even in shaded or low-light conditions. Mammotion is also adding new robot mowers to refresh its product lineup. Here are the new products showcased at CES: All new Mammotion products are expected to launch in 2026, although no clear pricing or release date information is yet available for the US market.

Mammotion's flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard

Mammotion is upgrading its flagship robotic lawnmower with its new lidar-equipped navigation system, allowing it to generate a live 3D map of your yard while it mows. The company revealed the Luba 3 AWD, which comes with lidar sensors that can scan "from the ground to the treetops" with centimeter-level accuracy, during CES 2026. The lidar system is part of Mammotion's "Tri-Fusion" system that combines lidar, geopositioning technology, and an AI chip that uses built-in cameras to analyze your yard for more accurate navigation. Though Mammotion's Luba Mini AWD lidar was the first to come with the tri-sensor tech, the company says the Luba 3 AWD has an even more powerful version. The Luba 3 AWD's lidar system offers a 360-degree horizontal field of view and a 59-degree vertical field that can scan up to 330 feet to create a map of your yard with centimeter-level accuracy. Along with lidar, the Luba 3 AWD has dual 1080p cameras and an upgraded AI chip with 10 TOPS of AI performance, giving it the ability to recognize pets, toys, and more than 300 obstacles throughout your yard in shade or sunlight, according to Mammotion. It also uses a geopositioning technology, called NetRTK (Real-Time Kinematics), that connects to 4G networks or Wi-Fi to navigate your lawn without the need for physical base stations or wires. The cutting specs on the Luba 3 AWD haven't changed much, as it features a slightly larger 15.8-inch cutting width (up from 15.7 on the Luba 2 AWD), dual six-blade discs, and four independently driven motors that can climb 80 percent (38.6-degree) slopes. It comes with a 15Ah battery, making it capable of mowing up to 7,000 square feet per hour (and up to 1.75 acres per day). Mammotion is bringing its upgraded processor to its Luba Mini 2 AWD robot mower, too, which comes with three AI-powered cameras and a new side disc that uses three mini blades to trim the edges of walls, fences, and flower beds. The Yuka Mini 2 features Mammotion's new AI chip as well, offering either a lidar and AI-powered navigation for "precise, boundary-free mapping" or a three-camera system that Mammotion says can handle "most common conditions." The Luba 3 AWD starts at $2,399 / £2,099 / €2,299 and is available for preorder in North America, the UK, and the EU. It comes in four models with maximum mowing sizes ranging from 0.37 to 2.5 acres. Meanwhile, the Luba Mini 2 AWD starts at £1,399 / €1,499 and is available for preorder in the UK and the EU, with a release in North America to follow. The Yuka Mini 2 is launching in the US for $1,399 with a variation designed for cutting larger lawns, while four different versions are coming to the UK and the EU, starting at £749 / €799.

Mammotion unveils smarter robot lawn mowers at CES

The Luba 3 AWD leads the new lineup, featuring LiDAR, RTK, and AI vision navigation, The more compact Luba and Yuka models target smaller yards. Mammotion is expanding its robotic lawn mower lineup for 2026, introducing three new models at CES that aim to simplify autonomous yard care for a broader range of homeowners. The company unveiled a new flagship model, the Luba 3 AWD, alongside smaller offerings in the Luba Mini 2 AWD and the Yuka Mini 2 series. Mammotion Luba 3 AWD The standout among them is the Luba 3 AWD, a high-end mower designed for large and complex lawns. It debuts a next-generation version of Mammotion's Tri-Fusion Navigation System that combines LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for 3D mapping, RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) satellite correction for centimeter-level positioning, and AI-powered vision for real-time object recognition and obstacle avoidance. Unlike many older robotic mowers that rely on perimeter wires or basic camera systems, the Luba 3 AWD operates without any external equipment. The result is a mower designed to navigate open terrain, tree-lined lawns, and sloped landscapes with minimal setup. According to Mammotion, the Luba 3 AWD scans its environment in 360 degrees using horizontal and vertical LiDAR, identifies obstacles using dual 1080p cameras, and uses satellite correction data via NetRTK to stay precisely on course, even in challenging GPS environments. The Luba 3 AWD is available in four configurations, covering properties from 0.37 to 2.5 acres. The top model can handle slopes up to 80 percent (38.6-degree inclines), navigate up to100 zones, and mow up to 7,000 square feet per hour. It also features all-wheel drive, dual cutting discs, a 15.8-inch cutting width, and an adaptive suspension system that can climb over 3-inch curbs. Pricing starts at $2,299, with availability beginning January 5 in the U.S., E.U., and U.K. Mammotion Luba Mini 2 AWD For homeowners with smaller yards-or tighter budgets-Mammotion is introducing the Luba Mini 2 AWD, which borrows several features from the flagship, including all-wheel drive, slope handling, and obstacle detection. It uses a tri-camera AI system and NetRTK, skipping LiDAR in favor of a simpler, compact design. This model covers up to 10,760 square feet (about 0.25 acres), supports multi-zone mapping, and includes a new side-mounted edge-cutting disc to trim closer to walls and fences, trimming within one inch of edges. Mammotion Yuka Mini 2 Also announced is the Yuka Mini 2 series, a more affordable robot mower with variants tailored to different yard conditions. Some Yuka models include full 360-degree LiDAR and vision navigation, while others stick with tri-camera vision alone. Most models include the same AI chip used across the lineup, offering object detection for pets, toys, and lawn furniture; plus, automated mapping through a smartphone app. Pricing for the Luba Mini 2 starts at 1,499 Euros, with U.S. and U.K. pricing to be announced later. Select models will be available immediately in the U.K. and the E.U., with others opening for preorder in North America from January 5. Mammotion's announcement comes as robotic mowers continue to evolve beyond their early limitations, with manufacturers adopting technologies once reserved for self-driving cars and high-end robot vacuums. While camera-based navigation has been standard in earlier models, new systems incorporating LiDAR and RTK offer higher precision, especially in environments with trees, fences, or subject to inconsistent GPS satellite signals. If you're attending CES in person, Mammotion is exhibiting its wares at Venetian Expo booth #51632. This story is part of TechHive's in-depth coverage of the best robot lawn mowers.

This robot mower solves one of my biggest gripes: navigation

Mammotion's new Luba 3 AWD combines LiDAR, Vision, and RTK for ultra-precise mapping and navigation in your garden 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. 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.