The Raccoon 2 SE lawn mower may not warrant a second glance were it not for the two shots in its Kickstarter promo that instantly grab attention. In the video, the RoboUP team (manufacturing company behind the mower) cleverly hooks enthusiasts with a shot of an elderly man saying, “Every time I have to get the mower out, it feels heavier.” That’s the story of every dad or anyone hitting their 40s. Manual mowing is fun when we are young, energetic, and willing to take the wear and tear. With time and age, it becomes exhausting.
Thankfully, robotic lawn mowers have made the chore easier, but choosing which brand to trust is another task with so many options. This is where RoboUP drops its second bait: plug-and-play usage. Nobody likes a mower that is difficult to operate, and that is where Raccoon 2 SE truly excels, offering users a hassle-free experience. “The Raccoon 2 SE makes lawn mowing incredibly easy: Just Press Play,” the company states.
We’ll discuss these features in detail, but first, let’s look at the mower’s price, which is apparently its strongest selling point. Traditional lawn mowers cost twice as much as RoboUP is offering Raccoon 2 SE for. To put that into context, MAMMOTION YUKA mini 800 is priced at $978, while ANTHBOT Genie 3000 costs $1,600. Raccoon 2 SE, on the other hand, is set to retail at $630, but if you take advantage of the campaign prices, it can be yours for only $380.
Besides price point, the RoboUP’s core pitch for the Raccoon 2 SE centers on its simplicity and ease of use. While many premium mowers in recent years have leaned heavily on sophisticated LiDAR mapping or multi-sensor vision rigs, this model takes a streamlined approach by combining VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) with INS (Inertial Navigation System).
The result is a mower that requires no boundary wires, no RTK antennas, and minimal setup, reflecting the same wire-free design direction popularized by models like the Mammotion LUBA, which gained attention for eliminating physical perimeter wires. Once deployed, the Raccoon 2 SE autonomously maps a yard, generating a layout that allows it to move freely while avoiding obstacles. According to Notebook Check, which conducted a hands-on review of the mower, RoboUp Raccoon 2 SE is designed for lawns of up to 500 square meters.
Its AI-based obstacle detection claims the ability to identify hundreds of objects, from garden furniture to pets. This aligns it with more advanced obstacle-recognition mowers, such as the Sunseeker V3, which features a 3D binocular camera system capable of classifying over 160 obstacle types.
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The mower is powered by a 5Ah battery, offering up to 150 minutes of operation per charge. In terms of physical performance, RoboUP claims the mower can handle 36 percent slopes, navigate narrow passages down to 31 inches, and automatically return to its charging dock when low on power. The company emphasizes quiet operation, with noise levels reported at under 60 dB.
Compared to feature-rich modular designs, such as the Apollo four-season modular mower, which doubles as a snow clearer and leaf collector, the Raccoon 2 SE focuses solely on mowing. That narrower approach helps lower production costs and makes the device more accessible to first-time robot mower owners. The interested can snag the lawn mower at an early bird deal price of $360.
