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ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR · Mammotion Yuka Mini

All robot lawn mowers. Every measure below is plotted against the full class, so a difference can be read against how much the class itself varies.

  1. ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
  2. Mammotion Yuka Mini
ANTHBOT

ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Autonomy
IVEnvironmental Autonomy
Score
Not scored
Readiness
Not assessed
Price
$1,399list

Up to three

01 Classification

What each one does on its own.

The Autonomy Ladder is the same five rungs for every robot on the site. A rung describes the conditions a robot handles without you, not how good it is.

V
Generalized
Any task, any setting
IV
Environmental
Handles new obstacles without help
ANTHBOT N8 LiDARMammotion Yuka Mini
III
Conditional
Finishes familiar jobs on its own
II
Assisted
Runs preset routines, needs rescue
I
Manual
One action, on command
02 Assessment

Where they actually differ.

The Robovations Score is nine inputs across three pillars, each weighted as shown and each scored so that more is better. A robot can lead on one and trail on another, which is the point of showing them apart. Cost of ownership and data handling are reported on each robot's own page and are never averaged into the score.

Capability

Task completion16% of score
Does it finish the job it is sold to do, unattended
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini75
18median 72 across 433 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Coverage and navigation10% of score
Does it work the whole area, and hold that between runs
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini75
0median 70 across 421 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Edge-case recovery10% of score
Does it recover from the failures its category presents
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini70
18median 52 across 320 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Operating envelope4% of score
How far conditions can vary before performance drops
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini70
28median 68 across 397 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Dependability

Field failure rate16% of score
Documented hardware failures per owner-year
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini64
6median 70 across 359 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Software stability14% of score
Whether updates fix more than they break
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini65
15median 65 across 342 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Support longevity10% of score
Committed parts, service and updates, with dates
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini63
0median 62 across 429 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Ownership burden

Routine maintenance12% of score
Hands-on time it asks for in normal operation
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini64
22median 67 across 434 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

Consumables8% of score
Parts that must be bought to keep it working
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini94
8median 69 across 434 scored robots100

Not scored: ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

03 Measured against the class

How far apart is a long way?

A number only means something next to the spread it sits in. Each track below is the real range across every classified robot in the class, with the median marked.

Price94 with a published figure
  • ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR$1,399
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini$1,299
$549median $1,999$5,999
Runtime107 with a published figure
  • ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR90 min
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini55 min
30 minmedian 100 min240 min
Charge time108 with a published figure
  • ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR80 min
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini180 min
30 minmedian 90 min300 min
Weight120 with a published figure
  • ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR36.8 lbs
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini23 lbs
13 lbsmedian 30.4 lbs134 lbs
Height121 with a published figure
  • ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR13.1 in
  • Mammotion Yuka Mini9.8 in
7.5 inmedian 11 in16.5 in

Not compared, because fewer than two of these robots carry a published figure: Suction, Noise.

04 Ownership

What the numbers leave out.

The trade-off

What each design gives up to be good at what it is good at.

ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR

LiDAR frees the mower from satellite signal and base stations, while ANTHBOT’s recommended lawn size drops to 500 m² from the RTK N8’s 1,500 m².

Collecting clippings keeps the lawn tidy, but collection mode runs louder, up to 68 dB against 58 dB when mowing, per ANTHBOT.

Mammotion Yuka Mini

Two batteries under one name. The 600 carries a 2.4 Ah pack and mows up to 55 minutes; the 800 carries a 6.1 Ah pack and mows up to 150. Both dock, recharge and resume unattended, so the smaller pack lengthens the session rather than adding an intervention.

Who each one is wrong for

Stated by the record itself. A robot being wrong for a household is a fact about fit, not a fault.

ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
Lawns larger than about 500 m²
ANTHBOT recommends the LiDAR version for 500 m², a third of the RTK N8's 1,500 m² rating.
Steep yards
ANTHBOT rates it for 45% (24°) slopes on two rear drive wheels.
Buyers who want independent test results first
No independent mowing, navigation or reliability test of the LiDAR version has been published.
Buyers avoiding ongoing fees for tracking features
ANTHBOT includes 4G connection free for 3 months, then charges $39.90 a year for Connect+.
Mammotion Yuka Mini
Yards beyond the model's rated area
The 600 is rated for 600 m2, about 6,460 sq ft, and the 800 for 800 m2, about 8,610 sq ft. Past the rating the constraint is total coverage rather than session length, and a larger platform answers it better than more sessions.
Yards under heavy tree canopy
Positioning comes from NetRTK satellite correction, so sky view is what matters. Dense canopy or a walled courtyard that blocks the sky can degrade positioning; ambient brightness and time of day do not.
Owners who need a verified pass-to-pass accuracy figure
Mammotion states centimeter-level positioning through free NetRTK. Robovations has not verified pass alignment on this platform, and Mammotion publishes no pass-to-pass tolerance. Owners whose expectations rest on a measured figure have none to work from.

What stays your job

The upkeep ownership hands back to you, whatever the autonomy level says.

ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR
  • As needed: Check the 23 L bag and the dump spots set in the app.
  • As needed: Swap between the collecting and mulching discs for the season.
  • As needed: Replace blades; ANTHBOT has not published an interval.
  • As needed: Wipe the LiDAR turret and cameras; ANTHBOT rates the body IPX6.
  • Seasonally: Clean and store the mower for winter.
Mammotion Yuka Mini
  • Weekly: Camera lens and sensor cleaning to keep obstacle and edge detection accurate in pollen-heavy regions.
  • Blade changes: Inspect the pivoting blades whenever you clean the deck and replace them once edges are dull or chipped. They are flip-and-replace consumables sold in multi-packs, and Mammotion ships six spares with the mower. Replace rather than sharpen: grinding thins the steel and unbalances the disc on a machine that runs unattended.
  • Dock contact cleaning: Weekly inspection and cleaning to maintain consistent charging connection.
  • Monthly: Undercarriage inspection for grass clipping buildup; blow out with compressed air.
  • Seasonally: Indoor storage in freezing climates, with the pack left charged rather than run down. Battery health check before spring operation; sensor calibration before first mow if the mower was dormant over winter.
05 Evidence

How much each of these is standing on.

Classifications rest on different depths of evidence. A pre-release assessment and a verified one are not the same kind of claim.

Evidence behind each classification
Robot Evidence status Sources reviewed Last assessed
ANTHBOT N8 LiDAR Provisional 5 Sep 2026
Mammotion Yuka Mini Pending 2 Sep 2026

Robovations classifies robots; it does not rank them. Nothing on this page is a recommendation, and no manufacturer influences a classification or its placement here.