Mammotion Unveils Mini Robot Lawnmowers with Advanced AI at CES 2025

CES 2025: Mammotion Just Released Two Mini Robot Lawnmowers

Last week, in advance of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), I said, "I would love to see a fleet of small robot lawnmowers, perfect for tiny lawns, and for them to be sold at tiny prices." Mammotion and I must be on the same wavelength because today at CES, they announced a miniature version of their two exceptional robot mowers: the LUBA and the YUKA. The idea of a mini robot lawnmower is brilliant -- there are plenty of people with smaller lawns, and a smaller mower means accessibility and removal of unnecessary labor without having to stow or pay for a big machine. I found myself thinking a lot about the Switchbot K10+, a mini robot vacuum that I am a huge fan of. The charm of the K10+ isn't that it's for smaller spaces -- it actually handles a whole house better than most -- but that the diminutive size allows it to fit into spaces bigger robots can't, and get a tighter radius around objects. The Luba and Yuka Mini should do the same. They can access lawns through smaller pathways, and navigate around obstacles like planters and lawn lights with more ease. They won't tear up your lawn when making a turn, since their wheels should be smaller and the robot should be lighter. The Mammotion Luba 2 was the first robot lawnmower I tested, and I assumed all other mowers would live up to it, but I was sadly mistaken. Despite testing many mowers over last summer, it wasn't even close. The Luba is highly competent, navigating any terrain without blinking, reliably starting and returning to the base when it should and sticking to the areas it is plotted to. The Yuka came at the end of the summer, and it is akin to a little sister to the Luba. A bit smaller, more agile, and with a hopper to automatically collect and then dump leaves, trimmings, or debris where you want it to. The Yuka can handle more mowing areas than the Luba, but the Luba is unperturbed by any landscaping you throw at it; it easily traverses a large rock wash in my neighbor's lawn. The Luba mini will weigh just 33 lbs., which is dramatically lighter than the original; the Yuka mini clocks in at 22 lbs. One of the key things that sets robot lawnmowers apart from one another is how easy they are to set up. The Mammotion mowers are exceptional because you simply walk them around your yard using the remote control on your phone app, and once they have the area mapped, they navigate the interior of the space flawlessly. The AI used in this auto mapping will be present on the minis. The Luba mini starts at $1,499, and the Yuka mini starts at $799; both are available for pre-order on the Mammotion website now and are expected to ship before April.

My favorite robot mower adds two more affordable 'mini' units for smaller yards

Mammotion launches two 'mini' robot mowers at CES 2025. These lightweight machines promise to be as good as their full-size siblings. The Mammotion Luba 2 is my favorite robot mower, bar none. I've been running it weekly across my front and back yards, and it has succeeded in leaving my push mower out of the job. At CES 2025, Mammotion announced the launch of two "mini" robot mowers: the Luba mini and the Yuka mini. The Luba mini is a smaller version of the Luba 2 series. It features the same AWD platform, although it's built for smaller lawns. It weighs 33 lbs and has an optimized 88-watt motor for more efficiency. Also: The best robot mowers of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed The full-sized Luba 2 weighs just over 40 lbs and features a 165-watt motor for tough terrain. It also has a 15.7-inch cutting width. The Luba mini, in contrast, has an 8-inch cutting width and is built for up to a third of an acre. Though smaller and lighter, the Luba mini also features the Luba 2's all-terrain capability. Mammotion also has a Yuka series robot mower, which combines sweeping and mowing for yards from 0.25 to 0.75 acres and weighs up to 34 lbs. The company just announced a Yuka mini, which weighs only 22 lbs and is built for small yards of up to 0.25 acres. Mammotion says the Yuka mini is perfect for first-time users or families with smaller yards. At CES 2025, the company also announced a new UltraSense AI Vision system that uses artificial intelligence to create precise maps and navigate changing landscapes. The UltraSense AI Vision mows continuously more than 980 feet from its charging dock, even with weak or no GPS. Also: This remote-controlled lawnmower is the most fun I've ever had cutting the grass This AI-powered technology gives the robot advanced visual positioning to cut edges within two inches of walls or fences precisely and enables the robot to recognize and avoid more than 100 types of obstacles in real-time, according to the company. The new Mammotion Luba and Yuka mini are now available for pre-order at Mammotion's website.