NEWS LETTER 01/2026
- gardenrobby
- Jan 5
- 2 min read

The Luba 3 is the "talk of the town" in Las Vegas because it solves the industry's biggest headache: signal drops in complex environments.While last year was about the promise of vision-based mowing, this year’s show proves that the technology has matured. Giants like Mammotion, Dreame, and Husqvarna are showcasing robots that look less like appliances and more like Mars Rovers. Armed with LiDAR, AI cameras, and massive processing power, these machines promise a perfect lawn with zero manual intervention.Key Technical Specs:
Tri-Fusion Navigation: This is the game-changer. It combines RTK-GPS, Dual-LiDAR (front and side-mounted), and Binocular AI Vision.
Infrared Night Vision: Unlike previous models, the 2026 version features dedicated IR sensors. This is a massive selling point for wildlife safety (hedgehog protection), as the mower can "see" living obstacles even in pitch-black conditions.
Dynamic Zone Management: Users can now set different cutting heights for different areas of the lawn directly via the app, and the mower adjusts its blade disk automatically as it crosses boundaries.
80% Slope Grade: With its specialized AWD system, it remains the industry leader for hilly terrain, handling inclines up to 38 degrees.
Gardena Joins the Wire-Free Revolution with
"smart SILENO sense"
Gardena has long been a champion of the boundary wire, but at CES 2026, they officially shifted gears. The brand unveiled the smart SILENO sense, a new generation of robotic mowers designed for total freedom.
What makes it special?
Camera-led AI Navigation: Forget about digging trenches for wires or mounting bulky GPS antennas on your roof. The smart SILENO sense uses an integrated camera system and AI to "see" where the lawn ends and the flower bed begins.
Antenna-Free Design: Unlike many competitors (like Mammotion or Segway), Gardena claims their system works without any additional beacons or RTK stations in your garden, making it one of the cleanest-looking setups on the market.
Urban Garden Specialist: Tailored for lawns up to 600 m², it brings high-end autonomous tech to small and medium-sized suburban yards.
Smart Ecosystem: It integrates perfectly into the existing Gardena smart system, allowing you to sync your mowing schedule with your smart irrigation (water control).
CES 2026 is just warming up, and these lawn care innovations are only the tip of the iceberg



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