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Robot mowers may seem like a niche product, but the amount of time you save and the physical labor you avoid from not having to mow your own lawn can’t be stated enough. It started with low-powered devices that would get stuck on slopes and required physical boundaries that were difficult to install. But these robots have evolved exponentially since, with current generation robot mowers able to navigate using virtual boundaries and handle different types of terrain.
No robot lawn mower was perfect, though, with navigation and terrain struggles remaining significant pain points. That’s exactly what MAMMOTION hopes to address with its latest Tri-Fusion Positioning System on the new LUBA mini AWD LiDAR, which the company is showcasing at IFA 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
The Tri-Fusion Positioning System integrates LiDAR, RTK, and Vision technologies
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We’ve seen robot lawn mowers with various navigation systems and sensors, utilizing LiDAR, RTK (real-time kinematics), or AI-powered vision technology. Each has its unique strengths but also has limits, particularly in complex environments.
LiDAR is fantastic for precision, but robot mowers with this tech can struggle in open areas without objects that the system can use as reflection points. RTK has the opposite impact of LiDAR. While it’s great for accurate navigation in large, open spaces, it suffers from signal blockages when it comes across objects, trees, or buildings. And while newer AI-powered camera technology works well for object identification, it struggles in the shade or on very uneven terrain.
MAMMOTION overcomes these limitations by integrating all three technologies into a single, intelligent system, known as the Tri-Fusion Positioning System.
By fusing all three, MAMMOTION combines the strengths of the three navigation and positioning systems, while eliminating their weaknesses. The robot lawn mower can now dynamically and easily adapt to various environmental conditions, while maintaining the lawn with a consistent ±1 cm precision.
MAMMOTION combines the strengths of the three navigation and positioning systems, while eliminating their weaknesses.
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