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Mammotion Yuka Mini 2 review: AI-powered robot lawnmower tested
AI and LiDAR mapping let the mower avoid pets and obstacles while handling lawns up to 1,000 square metres, the review says.
Mammotion released the Yuka Mini, a wire-free robot mower designed for small and medium-sized gardens with a "drop mow" function that eliminates boundary wire installation.
Unlike early robotic models requiring obtrusive perimeter wires, this mower utilizes GPS, AI-powered vision, and LiDAR for navigation, allowing it to map lawns intelligently while avoiding garden furniture, toys, and pets.
The Yuka Mini comes in versions suitable for gardens up to 800 or 1,000 square metres and is capable of tackling slopes up to 45 per cent while maintaining grass at a consistent 40mm height.
While setup requires walking the boundary and performing firmware updates, the device operates quietly once configured, though the blade disc placement may struggle to cut right up to fenced boundaries.
Automating maintenance offers homeowners significant time savings, potentially paying for itself by reducing professional gardening costs, as the Yuka Mini represents a glimpse of the market's future appeal.