The Segway robotic lawnmower uses GPS to stay on your lawn

is entering the robotic lawnmower market with the Navimow. What sets this model apart from many others is that you don’t need to install a boundary wire. Instead, Navimow uses GPS and other sensors to stay within the perimeter of your lawn.

According to Segway, a so-called exact fusion tracking system can maintain Navimow’s position with an accuracy of two centimeters. If the GPS signal drops, the company says the device’s range of sensors and data ensure it will still work. You can tell Navimow where to mow, set boundaries, and ask Navimow to avoid parts of your garden through an app. Segway claims that Navimow uses an algorithm to determine a mowing path so that it doesn’t have to cross.

Segway says Navimow operates relatively quietly at 54 dB. There are staggered blades for cutting edges and corners, while the mower gradually cuts the grass from above to reach the desired height (between three and six centimeters). The mower can handle slopes of 45 degrees and it has an IPX6 water resistance rating, according to Segway.

There are also security features. Segway says Navimow can sense and navigate around obstacles, and its blades will stop spinning if pets or children get too close. If the device detects rain, it will return to the charging station, but you can turn off the rain sensor and run Navimow even when it’s wet outside. When the battery gets too low, Navimow will continue to cut where it left off after being recharged.

The installation of a boundary wire can take some time and as notes, it can damage a garden, as it is usually buried under grass. Navimow could therefore be a healthier solution for your lawn than other robotic mowers. iRobot was planning to make a mower with wireless bounding beacons, but this was in the midst of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Segway is releasing four versions of its mower. The Navimow H500E is designed for lawns up to 5,400 square feet. It costs € 1,199 (approximately $ 1,425). The other three models have bigger batteries to support larger lawns, as well as 4G support and a GPS anti-theft system. Prices peak at € 2,499 (approximately $ 2,970). However, Segway has yet to announce details of the US launch.