Loads of autonomous lawnmowers have been showcased or launched at this 12 months’s IFA occasion in Berlin, however solely one among them comes outfitted with a robotic arm. NexLawn, a sub-brand of MOVA that sits underneath its Dreame mum or dad firm, has introduced the Grasp X Sequence Idea, which it describes as “the primary robotic mower with a totally useful mechanical arm.”
That arm is designed to assist scale back the quantity of guide upkeep that’s required for individuals who personal and run robotic lawnmowers, similar to choosing up any fallen sticks or particles that would harm the bot or pressure it to navigate across the impediment. The arm folds all the way down to 44.5 cm (about 17.5 inches) in size, extends as much as 77 cm (a bit of over 30 inches), and may attain so far as one meter away when performing outside duties. NexLawn says it options a number of interchangeable arm attachments, together with a multi-gripper, a trimmer head, and an edging disc head, with extra in growth.
The Grasp X Sequence Idea is able to “trimming, weeding, fruit choosing, and even pet interplay,” in response to NexLawn’s press launch. A 3D animated video demo exhibits the mower throwing a ball for a canine, for instance, although it’s laborious to image a pooch that will interact positively with such a visibly not human-looking system.
The inclusion of “Idea” in its title signifies that this isn’t a consumer-ready product you may truly exit and purchase, however some idea merchandise do finally evolve into one thing tangible. NexLawn hasn’t talked about a worth or launch timeline, nevertheless, so any potential launch will probably be a methods off.