RELEASED 2025.03REASSESSED 2026.09.15

Mammotion

Mammotion Yuka Mini

Name: Mammotion Yuka Mini
Brand: Mammotion

Compact autonomous mower rated for 600 m2, about 6,460 sq ft, in the 600 and 800 m2, about 8,610 sq ft, in the 800, where a smaller platform reduces storage footprint and setup effort. Positioning comes from free NetRTK correction plus vision, so there is no perimeter wire, no antenna and no base station to install.

Superseded byMammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H

Price$1,299 list priceRetail price not tracked

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level IV.

One five-rung scale, every category, from acting only on command to working unsupervised anywhere.

VGeneralized AutonomyAny task, any setting. No consumer robot has reached it.
To reach Level VWorks across task types and environments it was never configured for.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyThis robot

Mammotion Yuka Mini sees ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.

Navigation and control

NetRTK satellite positioning with vision (iNavi); no base station or antenna
Why this level
- Notebookcheck's test of the Yuka Mini 800 reports it detected and avoided every test obstacle, including a garden hose, tennis ball and fake hedgehog, and never got stuck.
- TechRadar's test of the Mini 600 reports it paused and went around a person, never got lost, and reliably returned to base.
- Cautious avoidance leaves some uncut margins, which does not fail the rule.
Autonomy dimension 55 / 100 · 2 sources reviewed
IIIConditional AutonomyFinishes whole jobs in familiar spaces; struggles at the edges.
IIAssisted AutonomyRuns preset routines; stalls at anything new.
IManual AutomationOne action on command; no independent operation.

How we assign a level →

Behind the classification

Sources we reviewed.

Pending2 sources reviewed

Evidence is still being collected for this product.

Sources reviewed

Longitudinal signal2 sourcesReviewed

Robovations dated log for this robot: 3 tracked entries spanning ~8 months.

Firmware release notes1 sourceOngoing

Mammotion publishes firmware releases and software notes through its support portal; reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Mammotion support portalsupport.mammotion.com

Specification sources1 sourceReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

us.mammotion.comus.mammotion.com

Monitoring record1 sourceReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Mammotion CES 2025 Press ReleaseMammotion CES 2025 Press Release

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Manufacturer documentationReviewed

Mammotion Yuka Mini specifications, vision architecture, RTK compatibility guide.

Press & video reviewsOngoing

Third-party reviews evaluating compact mower autonomy and small-property suitability.

Owner reportsOngoing

User forums and early-adopter feedback on navigation reliability and real-world runtime.

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

Ready Now.

One question: what does buying this robot today walk you into? The state is computed from the record, and recomputed daily.

Ready NowThis robot

Mammotion Yuka Mini is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H is shipping as this robot's successor. This record stays current for owners and buyers of this model; the successor is assessed on its own page.
Notes on the record
- Available through Mammotion and select retailers since Q1 2025.
- Compact form factor eliminates yard-size barriers; no perimeter wire setup required.
- Maintenance follows standard rotary-mower cadence with seasonal blade swaps and dock cleaning.
On the record
- Shipping since March 2025 · 18 months on the market
- Succeeded by Mammotion YUKA mini 2 1000H
- 2 sources reviewed
What would move it
A documented problem, an announced successor, or a withdrawn listing moves it out; the rating recomputes daily.
New to MarketOn sale under 90 days; the ownership record is still forming.
WaitA successor is announced and has not shipped; re-read the decision when it arrives.
Known IssuesDocumented problems stand on the record; read the case before buying.

How we assess readiness →

Robovations Score

How this number was reached

70of 100

StrongAt or above 67% of the 436 robots we scoreand 61% of the 109 scored robot lawn mowers

DeficientLimitedCapableStrongExemplary

Measured on 8 of the 9 inputs16% not counted

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for field failure rate on this machine, so that input is left out of the score rather than guessed at, and the rest re-weighted to fill the space. A gap in what we have been able to verify is not evidence against the robot. Where a whole pillar has nothing measured, we publish no number at all.

What moved itpoints gained or lost against a typical robot

Carried by

Consumables94+2.0
Edge-case recovery70+1.8
Coverage and navigation75+0.5

Capability40% of the score73What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score75

Evidence

Android Authority's hands-on with the Yuka Mini 800 reports it runs unattended until the battery drops below 15 percent, then returns to the charging station "with no oversight from the user", but the reviewer still pulls out a manual mower to touch up areas it could not reach and notes it never goes back to a patch it avoided even after the object is removed.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score75

Evidence

TechRadar's test describes it mowing the main body of each lawn area and then looping the perimeter to catch the edges, with "very occasionally narrow strips between lines that remained uncut" that were either cleaned up by remote control or left for the next session.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score70

Evidence

TechRadar reports that across the test period "the lawnbot never got lost or ended up somewhere it should not be, and it reliably returned to its base once a task was complete – or if it ran out of juice mid-mow"; a review-length record with no rescues, so held at the no-documented-failures ceiling rather than above it.

Operating envelope4% of the score70

Evidence

Notebookcheck measured it climbing their ramp to a 45 percent gradient but ending every run at the manufacturer's claimed 50 percent with a "Robot lifted" error, and passing 70 cm gaps only with obstacle detection switched off, so it holds in common conditions with two documented degradations at the edges of its range.

Dependability40% of the score64Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure ratenot countedno source verified64

Evidence

On the market seventeen months, on Mammotion's Yuka platform, with no recall and no systemic defect reported. The record carries no failure modes section, and manufacturer docs, press reviews and owner reports are all listed as source types with no links behind any of them. No independent source reports on failures for this machine, so the input is left out of the score.

Software stability14% of the score65

Evidence

The ordinary-case anchor. Mammotion runs a support portal that publishes dated release logs for its mower lines, so a channel exists and no regression pattern is reported across seventeen months, but this record cites only the portal home page with no model-specific release history and no independent account of update behavior. It asserts neither stability nor instability.

Support longevity10% of the score63

Evidence

One structural advantage over its Mammotion siblings: NetRTK correction is provided free with no antenna, base station or subscription to buy, so there is no included-service term counting down toward an unpublished renewal. Against that, free is a present-tense vendor position with no committed period attached, on a service the machine's positioning depends on entirely, and this record carries no parts links, no warranty term and no dealer channel evidence at all.

Ownership burden20% of the score76What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score64

Evidence

The heaviest schedule of the Yuka group despite being the smallest machine, and it carries two weekly items: camera lens and sensor cleaning to hold obstacle and edge detection in pollen-heavy regions, and dock contact inspection and cleaning. Monthly undercarriage clearing with compressed air, blade inspection whenever the deck is cleaned, and a seasonal routine that includes a battery health check and sensor recalibration before the first spring mow if the machine was dormant.

Consumables8% of the score94

Evidence

Flip-and-replace blades sold in multipacks with six spares shipped in the box, on a machine listing between $699 and $1,299, so the running cost is a small fraction of purchase price. NetRTK correction is free with no subscription, antenna or base station to buy, which is an inexpensive positioning arrangement. The gap that keeps this off the top of the scale is the record's own admission that Mammotion publishes no blade replacement interval, so cadence and therefore annual cost have to be judged by inspection.

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$1,600

An inexpensive machine to own. $1,299 at MSRP for the 800 variant, roughly $120 of blade multipacks across five years given six spares ship in the box and the blades are flipped before replacement, and one replacement battery pack for the 128 Wh unit. No subscription, no antenna, no base station and no boundary wire: Mammotion provides the NetRTK correction free. Two caveats. The 600 variant lists as low as $699 and a buyer sizing to a small lot pays materially less than the figure above. And the blade figure is an estimate rather than a calculation, because Mammotion publishes no replacement interval for this machine.

Data postureCloud-dependent

Core function stops without the vendor cloud.

What leaves the homeNot documented

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Mammotion Yuka Mini work on your yard?

Describe your yard using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Mammotion Yuka Mini is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Yard size

Terrain

Grass type

Boundary setup

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A classification of fit for the conditions you set, not a recommendation. Verdicts describe engineering design intent, not test results.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Priced below the category median, with every figure charted against the category below.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

Footprint: 16.5 × 20 in · 9.8 in tall
Weight: 23 lbs•
Battery: 128 Wh · Li-ion
Wi-Fi: Supported✓
Cutting width: 7.5 in✓
Blade system: 5 pivoting razor blades✓
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Max area: 6,460 sq ft•
Max slope: 50%•
Cutting height range: 2-3.5 in•

Where it lands · ranked across 128 robot lawn mowersThis robotMedianTypical range

Runtime55min

30 min240 min

Below median

Price$1,299

$549$5,999

Near median

Charge time180min

30 min300 min

Above median

Weight23lbs

13 lbs134 lbs

Bottom of range

Position shows where the figure sits across the tracked category, not a quality judgment.

Official referencesProduct page

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

Vision navigation reliable in daylight; compact platform shows promise but limited long-term field data.

Early owner reports (3-6 months in market) document solid navigation in clear conditions and reliable blade engagement. No major firmware issues identified. Long-term reliability trend unproven due to limited deployment window.

Owner effort~50 minhands-on per month

Consumables$120replaceable parts / yr

Reliability trendUnprovenowner-reported arc

What goes wrong · not yet documented independently

The independent record is still forming. Failure modes are listed once an outside source reports them.

Upkeep routine

Weekly52×/yr

Camera lens and sensor cleaning to keep obstacle and edge detection accurate in pollen-heavy regions.

Monthly12×/yr

Undercarriage inspection for grass clipping buildup; blow out with compressed air.

Seasonal4×/yr

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.

As neededno fixed schedule

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. · Weekly inspection and cleaning to maintain consistent charging connection.

Cost over time · past the sticker

PurchaseRunning cost

Year 1

$1,419

Year 3

$1,659

Year 5

$1,899

$1,299 to buy, then about $120 a year for the replaceable parts below. Over three years that is roughly $360 past the sticker price. Excludes electricity and any repairs.

What you replace

BladesBlade changes

Replacement cadence from the maintenance schedule; prices shown where the source documents them.

Safety notes

CautionExposed spinning blades: Blades rotate continuously during operation. Never place hands or feet beneath chassis or near blade opening during mowing.

NoteCompact size increases foot entanglement risk: Smaller footprint may be less visible in tall grass. Keep clear of mowing zone during operation.

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Sep 2026 · AssessmentAutonomy Ladder reclassified III → IV
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Provisional → Pending
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Verified → Provisional
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 67 → 70
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 69 → 67
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.2: 66 → 69
Aug 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score rescored under v4.0: 65 → 66
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score revised 67 → 65
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Provisional → Verified
Jul 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 67 of 100
Mar 2025 · ReleaseCommercially released in North America at $1,799
Jan 2025 · AnnouncementUnveiled at CES 2025 as compact vision mower

Editorial comparisons

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Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationCan the Yuka Mini cover a full acre in one mowing session?

No. An acre is about 4,050 m2, and the larger Yuka Mini is rated for 800 m2, roughly 8,610 sq ft. Inside its rating the mower docks, recharges and resumes on its own, so a job that spans more than one charge does not need an operator. The 600 mows up to 55 minutes per charge and the 800 up to 150.

OperationDoes the Yuka Mini need a perimeter wire like boundary-based mowers?

No. Machine vision maps the yard and creates a digital boundary using landscape features. Operator defines the mowing zone once; no wire burial, no annual maintenance of underground cables.

OperationDoes overcast weather or evening light affect the Yuka Mini's navigation?

Position comes from NetRTK satellite correction rather than from the camera, so light level is not the mechanism that would move the mower off its path. Vision handles obstacles and edges, and Mammotion publishes no figure for detection performance in low light. Obstruction of the sky, from canopy or a walled courtyard, is the condition that affects positioning.

OwnershipWhat does routine maintenance look like for the Yuka Mini?

Blades are flip-and-replace consumables and Mammotion ships six spares with the mower; inspect them when you clean the deck and swap rather than sharpen. Dock contacts weekly. Compact design means easier access to the undercarriage. Seasonal storage indoors in winter regions, with the battery left charged.

OperationDoes the Yuka Mini need an RTK base station?

No. Mammotion sells the Yuka Mini on iNavi, which pairs NetRTK satellite correction with vision, and states that it needs no wire and no RTK installation. NetRTK correction is provided free, so there is no antenna, base station or correction subscription to buy. Sky view still matters: like any satellite-referenced mower, positioning depends on an unobstructed view of the sky rather than on ambient light.

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Mammotion Yuka Mini

Will the Mammotion Yuka Mini work on your yard?

The full spec sheet.

Living with it.

How the assessment has moved.

How Mammotion Yuka Mini compares.

Budget wire-free robot mowers under $1,500: what do you give up?

What people actually ask.