Gone are the days when we used to get excited about the launch of a new robot. In 2025, the world is full of them. While we continue to wait for a functional humanoid, we have its diminutive version in the form of robotic vacuum cleaners and robotic lawn mowers, the latter of which is the point of discussion today. Hong Kong-based tech firm Anyonebot has announced the arrival of M1 Lawn Mower, which the company claims to have “a dual-perception technology that combines AI vision with tactile blade sensing.”
I’ve come across cases on Reddit about robotic mower campaigns that overpromise and underdeliver, with issues like poor navigation or manufacturing delays. I have also read stories where a crowdfunding campaign has turned out to be a total fraud. But Anyonebot’s transparency about its development process and marketing strategy to send a few units for review before the launch of its campaign has eased my concerns.
Presently, M1 is being billed as “the world’s first fully intelligent mower with dual-perception technology.” While I don’t know what the company means to imply by that on the campaign page, I assume it is referring to the AI vision with tactile blade sensing. Unlike traditional robotic mowers that rely on buried wires or GPS signals, which can be finicky under trees or near buildings, the M1 combines AI vision with tactile blade sensing for easy mowing.
“The Anyonebot M1 features advanced obstacle avoidance powered by AI visual recognition. It uses a front-facing camera and smart algorithms to detect and avoid common obstacles in real time. Unlike traditional bumper-based systems, the M1 can slow down or reroute before contact, ensuring safer navigation and reducing potential damage to both the mower and surrounding objects. This intelligent system enables smoother, more efficient mowing with no supervision,” the company states.
While most home robots these days rely on RTK or LiDAR, the M1 Lawn Mower does not include these technologies. “That tech comes with a lot of headaches. We signal drops near trees, tricky setup, and extra hardware cost…We truly believe that with the launch of M1, LiDAR and RTK-based mowers will start to fade out in the next 2–3 years,” the company claims.
The M1 can detect grass types and adjust blade speed for a perfect cut. This is possible courtesy of the sensor-integrated blade deck that detects grass height and density, adjusting blade speed and mowing path on the fly. Another impressive aspect of the lawn mower is the customization it offers. “M1 supports adjustable cutting heights from 30mm to 60mm, allowing you to choose the optimal grass height based on your lawn type and personal preference.”
If you are wondering about the setup hassle, Anyonebot says, “It’s a one-press setup. No wires, no RTK base station, no manual mapping. Just press a button, and the mower autonomously maps and mows.”
The lawn mower also comes equipped with IPX6 waterproofing and weather adaptation that allow M1 to handle rain. If the weather gets too bad or the mower runs out of battery, the device returns automatically to its base. Speaking of the battery, it charges in just 90 minutes and can “mow approximately 800–1000 m² (0.2–0.25 acres) on a full charge.” On top of that, M1 can handle inclines of up to 45 percent (approximately 22.5 degrees), making it suitable for sloped yards and hilly terrains without compromising safety or performance.
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While still in development, the M1 will come with a companion application that will be available for both iOS and Android. The app will allow you to set mowing schedules, adjust cutting height, monitor real-time mowing progress, and manage multi-zones and noGo-zones directly from your phone. “The APP will be released before shipping,” the company confirms.
For the time being, the M1 lawn mower is available for pre-order on Kickstarter for $899. If you’re looking to make lawn mowing an effortless task, I highly recommend ordering this before it jumps to the actual retail price of $1,575. Early backers can expect to receive the model in August.
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