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The Robovations™ Robot Gift Guide

Robot gifts that take a chore off someone’s hands. Each robot is listed with what it does and what it still asks of its owner.

Which chore would they hand over?51 robots on sale today

A robot mower on a back lawn, the grass cut in rows behind it and still long ahead of it, a white garden chair by the hedge.
Mowing86 robots · 9 on sale

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Mowing

First used in spring. Check the return window.

Price

$1,799middle

$549$5,999

Upkeep

45 mina month

15 min3 hr

Score

70/100

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  • III

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Steep-slope yards up to 80% grade with tight perimeter geometry. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,799List price $1,999

    At the maker’s storeSave $200

  • III

    No data plan

    Suits Steep, rough or eroded ground within the rated gradients. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score78/100Strong
    Upkeep75 mina month

    $5,499

    List price

  • IV

    No data plan

    Suits Owners of large, sloped yards and complex boundaries. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $4,400

    List price

  • IV

    Lymow

    Lymow One

    Newer model out: Lymow One Plus

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Larger properties with slopes and textured terrain. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score59/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $2,999

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Heavy or dense turf increases blade wear and motor load; blade replacement may exceed annual cadence.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards under 0.75 acres, moderate slopes. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score72/100Strong
    Upkeep20 mina month

    $2,399List price $2,999

    At the maker’s storeSave $600

  • IV

    One thing to know Thick or matted grass (thatch, dormant winter sod) may impede RTK and VisionFence calibration initially.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards up to 0.15 acres (i206 AWD) or 0.25 acres (i210 AWD). Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score76/100Strong
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $849List price $999

    At the maker’s storeSave $150

  • III

    One thing to know Dense St. Augustine or thick Bermuda increase blade wear and power draw; shorter mowing intervals needed.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Large wire-free yards, including steep ground. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep2 hra month

    $2,799List price $3,199

    At the maker’s storeSave $400

  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or zoysia increases motor load and blade dulling; shorter mowing intervals may help.

    No data plan

    Suits Large residential lawns with complex perimeters. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score87/100Exemplary
    Upkeep1.7 hra month

    $5,999

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • IV

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or zoysia increases motor load and reduces runtime. Manual pre-conditioning may be needed; budget longer charge cycles.

    No data plan

    Suits Wire-free yards up to 3/4 acre, including sloped ground. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score79/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $2,499

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Bermuda and dense turf require frequent blade inspection. Blade dulling visible after 8-10 weeks; check cut quality weekly.

    Data plan: Not confirmed

    Suits Wire-free yards up to ½ acre, slopes to 40%, RTKn coverage area. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score79/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $2,499.99

    List price

  • II

    Stihl

    Stihl iMow 7

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or St. Augustine grass reduces cut speed; may require reduced cutting-height settings or longer run-time allocation.

    No data plan

    Suits Owners with established lawns up to 1.2 acres. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score78/100Strong
    Upkeep25 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Dense growth (clay soil, crabgrass) reduces traction. Owner reports indicate occasional wheel slippage in waterlogged conditions.

    No data plan

    Suits Yards up to the rated 0.8 acre seeking weekly mowing automation. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score77/100Strong
    Upkeep2 hra month

    $2,499.99

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda and zoysiagrass accelerate blade wear; 2-4 week replacement intervals during peak season versus 6-8 weeks on cool-season turf.

    No data plan

    Suits Wire-free lawns up to about 0.37 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score77/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $3,550

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or fescue turfgrass requires pre-season manual cutting and more frequent blade sharpening to maintain cut quality.

    No data plan

    Suits Wire-fenced yards under ¼ acre, owner-installed setup preferred. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score77/100Strong
    Upkeep25 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda and St. Augustine grass can clog deck; manual mulch cleaning required after operation.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Owners of medium yards with stable layouts. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score76/100Strong
    Upkeep1.9 hra month

    $900

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or dense turf accelerates blade dulling to 6-8 weeks. Inspect blade weekly; higher consumable costs.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Yards up to 0.37 acres with defined landscaping and obstacle variety. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score76/100Strong
    Upkeep50 mina month

    $1,599

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or overseed grass causes slower cutting and higher motor load. Standard fescue and ryegrass preferred.

    No data plan

    Suits Owners of small lawns 0.06-0.12 acres accepting perimeter wire. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score74/100Strong
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $849

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Dense turf increases motor load; unproven performance in thick lawns; seasonal testing required to confirm behavior.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Owners valuing wire-free setup and boundary flexibility. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score74/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,799

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Thick sod or dense turf may require manual blade-height adjustment. Repeated cutting cycles lower efficiency over a season.

    No data plan

    Suits Owners accepting perimeter-wire installation for reliability. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score74/100Strong
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $2,529

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know Thick turf or thatch layers slow cutting efficiency; multiple passes may be needed and blade wear accelerates.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Owners seeking wire-free setup, sloped yards included. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $1,299.99

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or thick-growing grass reduces sensor clarity; vision-based mapping becomes less reliable.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Homeowners avoiding boundary wire installation. Finds the edge by satellite. Recognizes objects.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,899

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or zoysia grass causes higher battery drain and blade stress; frequent blade replacement necessary.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Lawns up to the rated area. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $1,999

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Dense sod like Bermuda or zoysia requires longer cutting times; single-pass coverage may be incomplete; slower blade speed increases motor heat.

    No data plan

    Suits Homeowners with lawns up to about 0.15 acres and minimal terrain obstacles. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep60 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know Husqvarna documents cool-season turfgrass performance only; thick Bermuda or Zoysia handling is not addressed in published specs.

    No data plan

    Suits Lawns up to the rated 0.79 acres with modest slopes and open sky coverage. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep35 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know No test in thick or dense turf was found for its 8.7 inch cut.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Quarter-acre yards with pets and toys. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score72/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $2,299.99

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or overseed grass causes slower cutting and occasional stalling. Standard fescue preferred.

    No data plan

    Suits Owners of compact yards up to 0.15 acres wanting wire-free operation. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,299

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    Sunseeker

    Sunseeker Elite X4

    One thing to know A single 20 cm disc and no dense-turf test leave thick grass unconfirmed.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Lawns up to about 0.3 acres without a clear sky view. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $1,399

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know Dense bermuda or zoysia increases motor load and blade wear. Seasonal thinning or aeration extends mower life.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards up to half an acre. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep15 mina month

    $1,799

    List price

  • III

    Ecovacs

    Ecovacs Goat G1

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or Zoysia increases cutting resistance. Operator may extend mowing intervals or accept more frequent blade maintenance.

    No data plan

    Suits Yards where mowing hours are not tied to daylight. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep55 mina month

    $2,199

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • IV

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or plugged yards cause motor load and blade jamming; blade swaps become more frequent.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards under 1 acre, gentle slopes. Finds the edge by satellite. Recognizes objects.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep1.5 hra month

    $2,299

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Blade wear accelerates on dense turf; maintenance intervals shorten to 6-8 weeks. Consumable cost increases with thick grass.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Yards up to 1 acre (X430) or 1.5 acres (X450) with clear sky exposure. Finds the edge by satellite. Recognizes objects.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep1.5 hra month

    $2,499

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Thick sod or dense clover increases blade wear and firmware recalibration needs due to slower mowing cycles.

    No data plan

    Suits Owners with 0.3–0.8 acre open properties avoiding wire installation. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep28 mina month

    $2,999

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know Dense or thick turf (Bermuda overseeded, dormant thatch) can clog discharge and strain motor. May benefit from rougher blade angle adjustment.

    No data plan

    Suits Lawns up to the rated 0.15 acres with gentle slopes. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score71/100Strong
    Upkeep40 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • IV

    One thing to know No test in thick or dense turf was found for its 22 cm cut and 50 mm maximum height.

    No data plan

    Suits Small gardens up to 0.15 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score70/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $999

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or St. Augustine grass at lower mowing height (20–30mm) increases blade dulling; weekly inspection necessary.

    No data plan

    Suits Owners of flat, manicured lawns under 0.19 acres. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score70/100Strong
    Upkeep1.7 hra month

    $1,199

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know No test in thick or dense turf was found for its 22 cm cut.

    No data plan

    Suits Medium gardens up to 0.2 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score70/100Strong
    Upkeep40 mina month

    $1,249

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know No test in thick or dense turf was found for its 22 cm six-blade disc.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Gardens with trees and shaded areas. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score70/100Strong
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $1,599

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or zoysia reduces blade speed and efficiency; lower mow frequency or divide yard into zones.

    No data plan

    Suits Small yard owners wanting seasonal-only intervention. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score70/100Strong
    Upkeep45 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

  • II

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or overseed grass causes slower cutting and higher motor load. Multiple sessions may be needed to clear overgrown yards.

    No data plan

    Suits Urban homeowners with yards under 0.06 acres and simple layouts. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep50 mina month

    $699

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Dense turf increases motor load and blade dulling frequency; weekly blade inspection recommended in high-density stands.

    No data plan

    Suits Residential yards up to about 0.4 acres. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep2 hra month

    $700

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Thick or dense grass (Bermuda, rye) increases blade dulling and motor load; maintenance cycles shorten and may require manual assistance.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Small residential yards under 0.11 acres with stable layouts. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $950

    List price

  • III

    Sunseeker

    Sunseeker S4

    One thing to know Thick, dense grass may slow coverage and reduce blade efficiency; maintenance cadence may increase

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards under half acre with moderate slopes. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $999.99List price $1,799.99

    At the maker’s storeSave $800

  • IV

    ANTHBOT

    ANTHBOT N8

    One thing to know A hands-on review found collection efficiency dropped with denser material.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Lawns under about 3/8 acre where clippings should not stay. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $1,699

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know A hands-on review saw it repeatedly avoid one dense clover patch on the front lawn.

    No data plan

    Suits Sloped yards up to half an acre with no RTK signal issues. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep40 mina month

    $1,999

    List price

  • II

    Robomow

    Robomow RK4000

    One thing to know Blade torque and cutting-height range for dense Bermuda or Zoysia are unpublished; performance on thick turf is unconfirmed.

    No data plan

    Suits Large residential lawns up to the rated area. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep35 mina month

    $1,999

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know No independent test in thick or dense turf was found for its 9.4 inch cut.

    No data plan

    Suits Rectangular lawns up to half an acre. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep40 mina month

    $2,599.99

    List price

  • III

    Sunseeker

    Sunseeker Orion X7

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or Zoysia increases cutting resistance and blade dulling. Operator may extend mowing intervals to reduce wear or accept weekly blade maintenance.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards up to the rated 0.75 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep60 mina month

    $2,699

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know Bermuda and dense fescue require careful firmware calibration; slower traverse rates may extend coverage time. Manufacturer plans thickness-detection updates.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Owners seeking wire-free autonomy on complex or sloped yards. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $2,799.99List price $3,499.99

    At the maker’s storeSave $700

  • IV

    One thing to know Dense turf increases blade wear significantly. Monthly inspection recommended; replacement every 4-6 months.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Large sloped yards requiring all-terrain autonomy. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score69/100Capable
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $3,299

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Dense turf increases blade dulling frequency and motor load; weekly blade checks recommended in high-density stands.

    No data plan

    Suits Residential yards up to 0.15 acres with wire-based boundary acceptance. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score68/100Capable
    Upkeep3 hra month

    $1,299

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or thick perennial ryegrass increases motor load; slower coverage and clumping risk; 2x/week scheduling may be needed vs. weekly baseline.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Compact yards under 1/3 acre with flat-to-gentle terrain. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score68/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,999.99

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know No independent test of dense Bermuda or Zoysia turf performance exists; the 1.57 to 3.54 inch cutting range is manufacturer-published only.

    No data plan

    Suits Quarter-acre yards with reliable network coverage. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score67/100Capable
    Upkeep40 mina month

    $1,199.99

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know An 8.66 inch cutting width means more passes across dense Bermuda or Zoysia, with no added cutting power documented.

    No data plan

    Suits Quarter-acre yards with mature trees or overhead cover. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score67/100Capable
    Upkeep70 mina month

    $1,499.99

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know Thick or dense turf (Bermuda, Zoysia) increases blade load and may reduce autonomous run duration. Manual pre-thinning improves autonomy.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards under 1 acre. Finds the edge by satellite. Recognizes objects.

    Score67/100Capable
    Upkeep20 mina month

    $2,099

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know A 22 cm cutting width with no documented blade-power figures means more passes needed across dense Bermuda or Zoysia.

    No data plan

    Suits Lawns up to 0.22 acres with reachable Wi-Fi. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score67/100Capable
    Upkeep60 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know No documented cutting-power or blade-speed data addresses dense Bermuda or Zoysia; the mulching design is built for standard turf.

    No data plan

    Suits Large lawns up to about three quarters of an acre. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score67/100Capable
    Upkeep60 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Thick or dense grass increases blade dulling and battery drain; maintenance cycles shorten and require weekly pre-mowing for clean results.

    No data plan

    Suits European or Einhell-ecosystem owners with existing Power X-Change batteries. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep40 mina month

    $549

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or densely turfed grass causes motor strain; weekly maintenance and frequent blade changes needed.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Budget-conscious owners under half-acre with flat yards. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep75 mina month

    $999

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or St. Augustine increases blade-clogging risk, especially when wet. Weekly blade inspection and manual cleaning necessary during peak-growth seasons.

    No data plan

    Suits Wire-free yards under 1/2 acre, moderate obstacles. Finds the edge by satellite. Recognizes objects.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,199.99

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know No test in thick or dense turf was found for its 22 cm cut.

    No data plan

    Suits Lawns up to 0.3 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $1,499

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    Robomow

    Robomow RT300

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or St. Augustine grass increases power draw; extended battery runtime degrades on very thick varieties.

    No data plan

    Suits Yards up to 0.07 acres with flat terrain. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep20 mina month

    $1,499

    List price

  • II

    One thing to know Performs adequately in Bermuda or dense fescue but overheats or stalls if growth exceeds 4 inches between sessions.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Owners of compact wired yards up to about ¼ acre. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,999

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    Robomow

    Robomow RS630

    One thing to know Dense Zoysia or thick Bermuda may require more frequent scheduling to stay ahead of growth rate.

    No data plan

    Suits Established lawns under 3/4 acre with clear boundary options. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $1,999

    List price

  • III

    EcoFlow

    EcoFlow Blade

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or Zoysia increases blade dulling rate and motor strain; accelerated maintenance cadence likely.

    Data plan: Not confirmed

    Suits Large, open residential yards with complex geometry. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep35 mina month

    $2,899

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    Flymo (Husqvarna Group)

    Flymo EasiLife 200

    One thing to know Dense turf causes motor strain and faster blade dulling; weekly cleaning and frequent maintenance needed.

    No data plan

    Suits Lawns up to the rated 0.05 acres with simple boundaries. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep60 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    Stiga

    Stiga A 1500

    One thing to know Thick turf increases motor load; weekly cleaning and frequent blade maintenance required.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Properties up to the rated 0.62 acres across as many as 10 zones. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score66/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

  • III

    One thing to know Dense, thick grass increases blade stress and motor load; slower coverage and potential battery drain on single-pass schedules. Test in heavy-growth season before committing.

    No data plan

    Suits Wire-free yards on gentle terrain. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score65/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

  • III

    One thing to know Thick or dense sod requires manual blade-angle adjustment; repeated mowing cycles lower cutting efficiency over a season.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Lawns up to 0.2 acres wanting wireless setup. Sees the edge of the lawn. Recognizes objects.

    Score64/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,599

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Thick or dense grass increases blade dulling and battery drain; maintenance cycles shorten and weekly pre-mowing helps cutting consistency.

    No data plan

    Suits Small European yards under 0.09 acres with standard grass. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score64/100Capable
    Upkeep38 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • II

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or zoysia slows coverage; random cutting shows gaps. Manage with frequent short cycles or manual repositioning.

    No data plan

    Suits Small-lot apartment or townhome owners with yards under 0.1 acres. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score63/100Capable
    Upkeep50 mina month

    $699

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda, zoysia, or commercial turf reduces sensor precision. May require multiple passes or higher maintenance intervals.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards up to 0.25 acre with gentle terrain. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score63/100Capable
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $999List price $1,299

    At the maker’s storeSave $300

  • III

    One thing to know No independent test in thick or dense turf was found; the cutting width is 8.7 inches.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Simple, open lawns up to a quarter acre with clear sky. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score63/100Capable
    Upkeep45 mina month

    $1,299

    List price

  • II

    Zucchetti

    Ambrogio L60 Elite

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or overseed grass causes slower cutting, higher motor load, and hopper overflow. Multiple weekly sessions may be needed on overgrown yards.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Owners of compact yards up to 0.05 acres wanting to avoid perimeter wire. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score54/100Limited
    Upkeep75 mina month

    $1,599

    List price

  • IV

    One thing to know Cutting width and drive layout are both unpublished, leaving dense Bermuda or Zoysia performance completely undocumented for this model.

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards where burying a boundary wire is impractical. Sees the edge of the lawn.

    Score54/100Limited
    Upkeep1.5 hra month

    $2,599

    List price

  • III

    Airseekers

    AIRSEEKERS Tron SE

    One thing to know The six-blade FlowCut mulching disc is documented, but no independent test of dense Bermuda or Zoysia performance was found.

    Data plan: Not confirmed

    Suits Small wire-free yards up to about 0.37 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score46/100Limited
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $1,099List price $1,299

    At the maker’s storeSave $200

  • IV

    One thing to know Dense thatch and matted grass require blade inspection every 1-2 weeks and occasional clearing.

    Newer model out: Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD 5000

    No data plan

    Suits Multi-season autonomous coverage commitment. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score82/100Strong
    Upkeep2.1 hra month

    $2,099

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or dense perennial ryegrass increases blade dulling; maintenance intervals shorten to 6-8 weeks. Plan for higher consumable costs.

    Newer model out: Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Yards up to 800 or 0.37 acres, wire-free. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score79/100Strong
    Upkeep15 mina month

    $1,599

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Thick or dense grass increases motor load. All-wheel-drive improves navigation but blade wear accelerates, reducing interval from 100 to 80 hours.

    Newer model out: Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD

    No data plan

    Suits Medium-to-large properties in RTK zones. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score77/100Strong
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $2,999

    List price

  • III

    One thing to know Thick Bermuda or fescue turfgrass requires pre-season manual cutting and more frequent blade sharpening (twice yearly) to maintain cut quality.

    Newer model out: Husqvarna Automower 410VE NERA

    No data plan

    Suits Owners who want the option of converting to wire-free later. Follows a boundary wire.

    Score75/100Strong
    Upkeep35 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda grass increases blade load; reports document slightly reduced runtime on thick turf.

    Newer model out: Segway Navimow i2 AWD

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Quarter-acre suburban yards with open sky. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep30 mina month

    $999

    List price

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • III

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or thick zoysia requires lower blade pitch; check manufacturer documentation for mulching capability on dense cover.

    Newer model out: Segway Navimow H2

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Wire-free yards under 0.37 acres with flat to moderate terrain and standard turfgrass. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score73/100Strong
    Upkeep30 mina month

    No list price

    Not on record

    See its full recordNo store link on record yet
  • IV

    One thing to know Dense Bermuda or Zoysia increases cutting resistance. Compact mower may struggle with thick coverage; reduce mowing frequency or accept weekly blade maintenance.

    Newer model out: Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H

    Data plan: Optional

    Suits Compact yards up to about 0.2 acres. Finds the edge by satellite.

    Score70/100Strong
    Upkeep50 mina month

    $1,299

    List price

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Three stockings on a mantel over a lit fire, stuffed with candy canes and small presents. Beside the hearth a robot vacuum sits in its dock, with a small stocking of its own.

Stocking stuffers · or a second opinion

Have a robot in mind?

One they already own, or one you saw on sale somewhere else.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra2 replacement parts on record · 2 hr a month of upkeep
Rating
Ready Now
Autonomy Ladder
Level III
Newer model
Roborock Saros 10
This guide
Included
The first year, from Christmas

Main brush
3×Every 3-6 months
Dust bag
5×Every 60-90 days

Or try:Husqvarna Automower 450X NERAPolaris FreedomWhisker Litter-Robot EVO

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Before you buy · now to Cyber Monday

What it asks after the box

Back to the list

99%

Three years of Miko Max cost $297. The Miko 3 itself lists at $299.

Each bar is the robot’s own list price. The dark part is three years of its paid plan.

Mowers’ data plans run $0 to $186 over three years (26 of 45 state a price); none needs one to mow. PETKIT Care+ has no published price. No robot vacuum rated Ready Now needs a paid plan to clean.

Three things about their home

  • 2.4 5 Wi-Fi with a 2.4 GHz bandRobot vacuums rated Ready Now that connect on 2.4 GHz only99 of 119
  • Room and an outlet for the dockReady Now robot vacuums that ship with a mop-washing station118 of 166
  • A phone that runs the appAnd an account they want to make. Most robots ask for both before the first run.

All ten checks before you give a robot

Largest % off

Prices read today at the makers’ own stores

Scored 70 or more, and on sale

At today’s price, each costs less than most of the robots it outscores.

All 51 on sale

Prices checked at the makers’ own stores between 5:41 am and 7:11 am EDT. Some store links earn Robovations a commission. Affiliate disclosure.

Order by · before December 25

Will it arrive in time?

November 23 to December 27

USPS mail days

The last day to mail a gift with each USPS service for delivery by December 25, as the Postal Service announced them. A store’s own last day to order goes in when the store announces it.

Sale days, as on the ribbon
A last day to mail
December 25

Source: USPS holiday mailing dates.

Before you wrap it

Put a note in the box

A robot is the one gift that asks something back. Print what it will ask, and put it in the box with the robot.

Make its note

The first robot in your list above. Choose another here, or open any robot’s chore card.

One page. No prices, no links.

For you

Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500

Mammotion LUBA mini 2 AWD 1500

What it asks of you

  • Every 3-6 monthsCheck wheels
  • As neededClean dock contacts

About 45 min a month in all
2 parts a mowing season: blades

Before the first run

  1. Set up its charging station at the edge of the lawn, and charge it.
  2. Mount its antenna where it sees open sky, then set the lawn’s edge in the app.
  3. Clear toys, hoses and fallen branches off the grass.

If it has to go back

Keep the receipt. From Amazon, returns close January 31.

Its full record: robovations.com/robots/mammotion-luba-mini-2-awd-1500/The Robovations™ Robot Gift Guide

Then pack it

  1. Open it onceCheck every part is in the box.
  2. Charge it fullyThen pack it back with its dock, so it runs on the day.
  3. Put the note under the lidThe first thing they see when they open it.
The morning after: a white robot vacuum on its dock against the wall, its cord to the socket. A curl of ribbon, a sock and a loose phone cable lie on the floor ahead of it, and a door stands open to the next room.

After they open it · Dec 25

The first run

  1. Charge it fullyA first run on a part charge stops halfway through the map.
  2. Clear the floorCords, socks, ribbon and anything small.
  3. Open the doors, and let it finishIt is drawing the map it will use from then on.
Won’t connect?Most join 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Fixes for a robot that won’t connect

If it has to go back · Dec 27 to Mar 30

When can it go back?

Every dated window closes before a northern lawn’s first mow. Pick the day it was bought.

  • Most makers' own storesDec 27, 30 days; Mammotion, Segway Navimow, Worx, Ecovacs
  • Lowe'sDec 27, 30 days for outdoor power equipment
  • Best BuyJan 15, holiday purchases from Oct 31
  • TargetJan 24, electronics bought Nov 1 to Dec 24
  • AmazonJan 31, items shipped Nov 1 to Dec 31
  • WalmartJan 31, purchases Oct 1 to Dec 31
  • Home DepotFeb 25, 90 days, where the gas-mower exception does not apply
  • Husqvarna's own storeMar 7, 100 days, iQ-series Automowers only
  • CostcoNo fixed end, no fixed window under its satisfaction guarantee

Bought from a maker’s own store on Nov 27, it can go back until Dec 27, 2 days after it is unwrapped.

Terms as published for the 2025 holidays, the latest out when checked on September 28, 2026. Many also require the machine unused, and some makers charge a 10 to 20 percent restocking fee. First mow: April to early May for cool-season lawns. Sources: Best Buy, Most makers' own stores, Lowe's, Target, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Husqvarna's own store, Costco, first mow.

Christmas morning: a grey robot mower with a bow on it stands by its opened box, the tree at the left. Through the glass door behind it the yard lies under snow.

Spring · first mow, first swim

The gift that waits for spring

A holiday price now. It starts work when the ground thaws or the pool opens. 86 robot mowers and 48 pool robots are in the guide.

A robot mower: how it finds the edge decides the setup

56 of 86 need no boundary wire

See the 86 mowers, 9 on sale

A pool robot on the floor of a swimming pool, seen through the water, a clean path behind it through sunk leaves, a leaf net and a folded towel on the deck.

A pool robot

48 in the guide7 on sale todayMinutes to set up

Buy it at a holiday price, wrap it, and it starts work when the pool opens. Its return window will have closed by then, so open the box and check it in December.

See the 48 pool robots

Questions people ask

What is a good robot gift for someone who does not like technology?

Open “For anyone” in the list above and choose “A parent or grandparent.” The robots with the shortest setup come first. Setting it up before you give it helps more than any feature.

Is a robot mower a good Christmas gift?

Yes, if you plan for spring. It is unwrapped in December and mows in April, and every dated return window closes before then. Open it and charge it straight away. See “When can it go back?” above.

What a robot mower costs through a full year

Should you buy a humanoid robot as a gift?

Not as a holiday gift. A humanoid preorder today is a deposit on hardware that is not shipping in volume. It will not be doing anything useful on the 26th.

Buying a humanoid robot Are humanoid demos teleoperated?

What happens if the maker shuts down its servers?

Some robots lose major functions. Neato switched off its cloud on October 6, 2025, and its robots lost their app, schedules and maps. Choosing “A parent or grandparent” above puts robots that keep working through an outage first.

Neato’s announcement

When a maker shuts down the servers

Is a robot on sale for Black Friday usually an older model?

It can be. A card says so when the maker already sells a newer model of the same line. To check one that is not listed, use “Have a robot in mind?” above.

Is there a robot snow blower to give?

Yes. Two Yarbo models are in stock in the US today: the Y40 at $4,899 on sale (list $6,199) and the Y40P Core at $7,799. None has a Robovations Score yet. Three others are not in stock or rated Known Issues. “Snowblowing” in the list above shows each one with its rating.

Do robot vacuums need a subscription?

Not to clean. Of the 166 robot vacuums rated Ready Now, we confirmed the terms for 163, and none needs a paid plan. “What it asks after the box,” above, shows the plans.

What a subscription gate is

Will the robot really run without help?

No. Each one still needs emptying, cleaning and new parts. A robot vacuum in this guide takes a median of 60 minutes a month, by our estimate. The note in the box, above, says what it asks of them.

How the Autonomy Ladder works

How do you decide what is in this guide?

Each robot is listed with what it does and what it still asks of its owner. A robot gets in by passing every step below, in this order. A sale never decides it.

  1. 605Robots classified
  2. 500In the classes this guide coversRobot vacuums, window cleaners, automatic litter boxes, companion robots, robot mowers and pool robots
  3. 339Rated Ready NowUnder the Human Readiness criteria: assessed, with no documented issue and no successor about to ship
  4. 337Not known to need a paid plan to workOptional plans are named on the card; unconfirmed terms say so on the card
  5. 337Upkeep routine on recordThe chore list is the point of the guide
  6. 320Sold in the US through a normal channelImport-only robots have no local returns or support

Snowblowing and Humanoids list 10 more, whatever their rating. Each of those cards prints its rating.

The guide last changed on October 9, 2026, when a robot joined or left it. Sale prices are read from the makers' own stores through the day, last on October 11 at 7:11 AM ET. A reading more than six hours old is not shown.

Where does each fact on a card come from?

The chore list is each robot’s upkeep routine and owner time, as its record states them. Owner time is our estimate from owner reports and the maker’s manual, not a measurement. Setup time is typical for the kind of machine, not timed per robot. Paid-plan status comes from each maker’s own pages and app store listings, checked September 28 and 29 and October 6, 2026. A year of parts is counted from the interval each record gives, and an interval that is not a number (“as needed”) is left in words; a mowing season counts as seven months. How a mower finds the edge is read from its record’s navigation. How well a robot fits a home is its Fit Check, read through the same evaluator as the Fit Finder. “Newer model out” appears only where the maker has put the next generation of the same line on sale. Litter boxes and companion robots are told apart by what each record says the machine is. List prices are the makers’.

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