For many families with fast-paced lifestyle, lawn maintenance can feel like a real burden. But now, a technology once reserved for high-end autonomous driving, 3D lidar, is quietly transforming lawn maintenance. Imagine simply pressing a start button and letting the mower automatically plan its route and avoid obstacles. Sounds like magic, right?
Real Experiences from Global Users: No More Back Pain
Since the launch of the lidar lawn mowing robot, global consumers have been enjoying the convenience this cutting-edge technology brought, enthusiastically sharing their experiences on social media.
An Italian user shared:
“Traditional robots with buried wire require laying cables beforehand, and just the idea of being bent down for so long was already hurting my back…It runs smoothly (whereas a friend told me that his RTK robot stops working when it’s cloudy).”
A French user praised:
“I am pleasantly surprised because the installation is very fast…He perfectly avoids all obstacles, plant pots, us, our dog and even my son’s goalnets. I can even move the goal and then ask the robot to mow on this specific area…We are thrilled with this choice. We strongly recommend.”
A German user raved about the reliability of the lidar lawn mowing robot:
“It mows more reliably than my previous GPS RTK mower, as there is no interruption due to poor GPS coverage.
A smart home blogger in Germany gave the lidar lawn mowing robot high praise after reviewing it. He emphasized that the lidar’s 360° omnidirectional sensing solves traditional mowers’ navigation and obstacle avoidance issues in complex gardens—even at night. He also highlighted the simplicity of the setup — no RTK base station needed, and everything can be controlled via app.
Lidar vs. RTK:
Why are Lawn Mowing Robots Switching to 3D Lidar Technology?
Consumers have high expectations for lawn mowing robot. However, traditional RTK mowers depend on GPS signals and pre-installed base stations, leading to several drawbacks.
- Installation is complex and requires professional setup.
- Trees and buildings often block GPS signals, causing positioning loss, unclear mowing paths, and areas being missed or mowed repeatedly.
- RTK stations require frequent calibration, adding to maintenance hassle.
MOVA’s latest lidar lawn mowing robot are equipped with Hesai’s compact, high-precision 3D lidar JT16, bringing revolutionary improvements:
- Ready to use out of the box: Users can set mowing boundaries via remote control, with centimeter-level precision and no complicated setup required.
- Omnidirectional perception: JT16 empowered 30-meter ranging capability (@ 10% reflectivity) and 360° field of view for omnidirectional perception.
- All-weather performance: Unaffected by weather, lighting, or signal conditions, making it ideal for complex outdoor environments.
- Smart obstacle avoidance: Capable of detecting and avoiding various irregular-shaped and non-whitelisted obstacles, effortlessly “seeing” moving people and pets.
In addition, thoughtful features like waterproof protection and rain detection are all built-in, offering effective solutions to common challenges during smart mowing. These upgrades greatly enhance performance across various use scenarios, significantly improving user experience.
From Autonomous Driving to Smart Mowing, Lidar is the Ultimate Sensor for Robotic Mobility
JT16’s miniature size has brought high-end lidar technology to consumer-grade products. Weighing under 200g, this compact 3D lidar offers precise environmental perception and real-time data processing. A monthly delivery of 20,000 units is a strong testament to the market’s enthusiastic response.
As an “omnipotent” sensor for perception in robotic applications, 3D lidar shows all-around advantages in navigation, all-weather sensing, complex terrain detection, and irregular obstacle recognition. Hesai has revolutionized smart mowing by democratizing automotive-grade sensors, bringing cutting-edge technology once exclusive to automotive-grade applications into everyday life.
“We expect Hesai’s lidar deliveries for the robotics market to exceed 200,000 units in 2025,” said Liu Xingwei, VP of Spatial Perception Group at Hesai. “This is not just an upgrade for lawn mowing robot, but a significant milestone in the evolution of the smart home ecosystem. According to public data projections, by 2029, the global fleet of robots equipped with 3D lidar will reach 5 million units, making environmental perception a standard feature across various types of robots.”
Enjoying a cup of coffee while your lidar lawn mowing robotr works autonomously is no longer just a vision of the future. Lidar technology is reshaping how we live. As the optimal solution for robotic mobility perception, this technology is set to usher in a broader new era of intelligent homes. Soon enough, “lawn trimming” may become just one of many basic skills for your robot butler.
