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Segway

Segway Navimow i105N

Name: Segway Navimow i105N
Brand: Segway

Wire-free by design: Segway's EFLS fuses RTK positioning with an onboard AI camera so the i105N maps its yard without a buried boundary wire, at the small end of Segway's mower lineup.

Autonomy Ladder

Why Level III.

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.
IVEnvironmental AutonomyCopes with everyday clutter and frees itself, shown by independent testing.
To reach Level IVIndependent testing shows it avoids ordinary obstacles before contact, copes without the space being cleared, and frees itself when stuck.
IIIConditional AutonomyThis robot

Segway Navimow i105N finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

RTK-GNSS positioning fused with an onboard AI camera for obstacle detection (Segway EFLS 2.0 with Visual SLAM mapping); wire-free boundary set through an app-guided mapping walk, no buried perimeter wire.
Why this level
- Segway documents EFLS, RTK positioning fused with an onboard AI camera, driving unattended mowing runs after an app-guided boundary setup.
- Camera-based recognition targets common yard objects, but published siting guidance also flags dependence on a clear satellite view, a documented constraint keeping this Level III classification below full autonomous obstacle handling.
Autonomy dimension 64 / 100 · 4 sources reviewed
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.

Provisional4 sources reviewed

Enough has been reviewed to classify, but gaps remain across source types.

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation1 sourceOngoing

Segway's own Navimow product and support documentation describing EFLS navigation and i-series setup

Segway Navimow product siteSegway

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

api5-h5-app-fra.ninebot.comapi5-h5-app-fra.ninebot.com
navimow.comnavimow.com

Monitoring record2 sourcesReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Press & video reviewsPending

General tech and lawn-equipment press coverage of the Segway Navimow i-series lineup pending verification

Owner reportsPending

Owner discussion of Segway Navimow RTK signal and camera-avoidance behavior across the product line, pending verification

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

Segway Navimow i105N is on sale, assessed, and nothing on its record argues for waiting.
How this was derived
- A completed assessment, no documented issues on record, and no announced successor on file.
On the record
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- No successor announced
- 4 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

65of 100

CapableAt or above 39% of the 455 robots we scoreand 21% of the 112 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

Held back by

Operating envelope50−0.7
Coverage and navigation65−0.7
Task completion68−0.6

Capability40% of the score61What it does without you.

Task completion16% of the score68

Evidence

Android Police's independent review of the i105N reports the mower cuts the mapped lawn on schedule but leaves edge work to the owner: it "often" leaves "small unmowed strips of grass that require manual trimming," and "in most cases" needs "manual touch-ups" at corners, so a person routinely finishes the edges.

Coverage and navigation10% of the score65

Evidence

Android Police's independent review of the i105N reports camera-assisted positioning that keeps the mower from getting lost "even in areas with weak GPS signals," alongside precise obstacle avoidance; the same review documents regular coverage gaps the record did not cite, including "small unmowed strips of grass that require manual trimming" and corners where it "struggles," needing manual touch-ups for a uniform cut.

Edge-case recovery10% of the score52

Evidence

Segway's support documentation describes the mower halting and alerting the app when it loses its position fix or becomes stuck, rather than resuming unattended; no independent report of self-recovery from these states was found for the i105N.

Operating envelope4% of the score50

Evidence

Segway's RTK positioning is documented to require a reasonably open view of the sky; the company's own siting guidance flags dense tree cover and tall nearby structures as conditions that degrade accuracy.

Dependability40% of the score65Whether it keeps doing it.

Field failure ratenot countedno source verified33

Evidence

No independent field-failure reporting specific to the i105N was found. 33 is the unevidenced-anchor placeholder value, not a measured figure; the input is listed in v4_unevidenced_inputs so the engine excludes it from the composite rather than counting it at full weight.

Software stability14% of the score65

Evidence

The mower updates through the Navimow app's connected firmware channel; no independent report of an update regression was found for this line.

Support longevity10% of the score65

Evidence

Segway sells replacement blades and accessories through its own store and standard retail channels and has maintained the Navimow i- and H-series lines across multiple hardware generations since introduction.

Ownership burden20% of the score72What it asks of you.

Routine maintenance12% of the score70

Evidence

Maintenance is limited to periodic blade swaps, clearing grass buildup from the underside, and wiping the obstacle-detection camera, per Segway's published care guidance; there is no dustbin, mop pad, or dock reservoir to manage.

Consumables8% of the score75

Evidence

The only routine consumable is the pivoting blade set, priced by Segway and third-party retailers as a low-cost accessory replaced on a seasonal cadence (priced by the consumables engine).

middle half of the databaseits medianthis robot

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year costNot costed

Priced within Segway's entry i-series tier; exact five-year cost is not established for this record.

Data postureCloud-linked

Account required. Maps and telemetry leave the home; core function survives an outage.

What leaves the homeDocumented

The onboard camera processes imagery locally for real-time obstacle detection during mowing. A Navimow account is required to set up the mower, and lawn map geometry, mowing schedule and diagnostic data sync to Segway's cloud through the app. Segway has not published a detailed breakdown of what, if any, raw camera footage is retained or transmitted.

Read the full methodology →

FIT CHECK

Will the Segway Navimow i105N work on your yard?

Describe your yard using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Segway Navimow i105N is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Yard size

Terrain

Grass type

Boundary setup

See every robot mower suited to these conditions

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

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

A newer wire-free platform; RTK sky-view dependency is the recurring documented constraint.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

Segway's own siting guidance names dense tree cover and tall structures as conditions that degrade RTK accuracy. Independent long-term field data specific to the i105N is limited.

What goes wrong4 documented · 0 self-recover

Occasional

RTK signal loss under coverMowing pauses, position accuracy drops

Owner fixReposition RTK reference station or resume the mow manually via the app

Occasional

Missed thin obstaclesContact with hoses, thin stakes or cables

Owner fixClear thin, low-profile obstacles from the lawn before scheduled mows

Occasional

Wheel slip on wet turfIncomplete coverage pass, possible stall

Owner fixReschedule mowing after grass dries; avoid wet-slope sessions

Rare

Blade dulling on debris contactUneven cut quality

Owner fixReplace the pivoting blade set on the regular seasonal schedule

Upkeep routine

Monthly12×/yr

Wipe down the AI camera lens on the mower body to keep obstacle detection accurate.

Check the underside for grass buildup and clear it away from the and .

Seasonal4×/yr

Replace the pivoting cutting ; more often on thick or fast-growing turf.

Clean the charging contacts on the dock and mower before spring startup.

Store the mower and RTK reference station indoors over winter per Segway's cold-weather guidance.

Yearly1×/yr

Check motors and drive belts for wear before the new mowing season.

As neededno fixed schedule

Reposition or re-survey the RTK reference station if satellite accuracy drifts.

Step-by-step fixes

Wet Grass or Rain Blades Not Spinning or Not Cutting?Says No Loop Signal or Lost Satellite?All robot mower guides

Safety notes1 caution · 2 notes

CautionSpinning blade beneath deckBlades stop within seconds of a lift or tilt event, but the underside carries no continuous physical guard.
Pets and children nearbyCamera-based obstacle avoidance is not guaranteed; supervise pets and young children during scheduled mows.
RTK reference station power supplyThe base station needs a permanent outdoor-rated power connection, which constrains where it can be sited.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

Manufacturer-published figures, measured against every robot lawn mower we track.

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 15.1 × 21.4 in · 11.2 in tall
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 24 lbs
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 55 Wh · Li-ion•
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported
Blade system: Pivoting blades on a rotating blade disc•
Cutting width: 7.1 in•
Cutting height range: 2-3.5 in•
Max area: 5382 sq ft•
Max slope: 30%•

Where it lands · ranked across 133 robot lawn mowersThis robotMedianTypical range

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.60min

30 min240 min

Below median

NoiseLoudness at the maker's stated distance, in decibels; ten more decibels reads as about twice as loud.58dB

50 dB75 dB

Near median

Charge timeTime from empty to full on the dock, as the maker states it.90min

30 min300 min

Near median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.24lbs

13 lbs88.2 lbs

Near median

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

Official referencesProduct page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Nov 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Pending → Provisional
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRecord status: Provisional → Pending
Sep 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as Ready Now
Sep 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score recorded at 65 of 100
Mar 2024 · ReleaseSegway releases the Navimow i105N wire-free robot mower in the US at $999

Editorial comparisons

How Segway Navimow i105N compares.

All comparisons →

Tech shift

Down a lawn along a brick garden wall, the MOVA LiDAX mower works the shaded strip at the wall's foot while the Husqvarna Automower and the Segway Navimow mow the sunlit open lawn, a satellite antenna on a pole by the far bed.

Robot Lawn Mowers3 robots

Laser or satellite: how do wire-free mowers find their place?

Mammotion Yuka 2000, Dreame Roboticmower A1, and EcoFlow Blade represent a shift toward camera-based navigation. This comparison examines whether vision systems close the gap with RTK-equipped mowers.

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Common questions

What people actually ask.

5 answered

OperationDoes the Navimow i105N need a buried boundary wire like older robotic mowers?

No. It uses Segway’s EFLS system, RTK positioning fused with an onboard AI camera, to map and hold its mowing area without any wire in the ground.

OperationCan the i105N mow a yard with a lot of tree cover?

RTK positioning needs a reasonably clear view of the sky, so heavy canopy or nearby tall structures are a documented constraint on wire-free RTK mowers generally, not a condition Segway advertises around.

OperationHow much yard can the i105N actually cover?

It sits at the small end of Segway’s i-series lineup; owners with larger or more complex lots are pointed toward higher-tier i-series models or the AWD H-series.

OperationDoes the i105N's AI camera stop it from hitting garden hoses or small toys?

Camera-based obstacle detection is documented to recognize common yard objects, though thin or low-profile items like hoses and stakes are a harder case for any vision-based mower to catch reliably.

CompatibilityIs there a subscription fee to use the i105N's app or RTK positioning?

Segway has not published a required ongoing subscription for the i105N’s core mowing and app functions.

Availability

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Segway Navimow i105N

Will the Segway Navimow i105N work on your yard?

Living with it.

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

How Segway Navimow i105N compares.

Laser or satellite: how do wire-free mowers find their place?

What people actually ask.

Other robot lawn mowers we have classified.

Worx Landroid Vision Cloud WR310

Ecovacs GOAT A1600 RTK

Greenworks AiMowbot C20Z

Husqvarna Automower 415X

Where it's sold

Reference the Segway Navimow i105N classification.

Three ways to keep going.

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Compare with a peer.

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