This Robot Mows Lawns, Picks Fruit, and Plays Fetch with Your Dog
▼ Summary
– The NexLawn Master X Series Concept is the first robotic lawnmower with a fully functional mechanical arm, designed to reduce manual maintenance tasks.
– Its robotic arm can pick up debris, extend up to 77 cm, and reach one meter away, with interchangeable attachments like a gripper and trimmer head.
– The mower is capable of trimming, weeding, fruit picking, and pet interaction, as demonstrated in a video where it throws a ball for a dog.
– It is currently a concept product and not available for purchase, with no price or release timeline announced by NexLawn.
– The product is a sub-brand of MOVA under its parent company Dreame, introduced at the IFA event in Berlin.
The world of automated lawn care just took a giant leap forward with the introduction of a robotic mower that does far more than just trim grass. At this year’s IFA event in Berlin, the NexLawn Master X Series Concept made waves as the first robotic mower equipped with a fully functional mechanical arm. This innovation promises to reduce the manual upkeep typically required by robotic lawnmower owners, tackling tasks like clearing fallen branches or debris that might otherwise hinder the machine’s operation.
Designed to fold down to 44.5 cm and extend up to 77 cm, the arm can reach up to one meter away, making it highly versatile for a variety of outdoor chores. It comes with multiple interchangeable attachments, including a multi-gripper, a trimmer head, and an edging disc, with additional tools currently in development. This adaptability allows the mower to handle everything from weeding and trimming to more unexpected duties like fruit picking.
Perhaps the most intriguing feature is its ability to interact with pets. A promotional video demonstrates the mower throwing a ball for a dog, though it remains to be seen how animals will respond to a non-human playmate. It’s important to note that the “Concept” label indicates this is not yet a consumer-ready product. No pricing or release timeline has been announced, suggesting that a market launch is still some time away.
(Source: The Verge)
