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Yarbo

Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower

Name: Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower
Brand: Yarbo

On sale now at the maker's store and at Amazon. The snow module is expected to ship in October 2026. This record holds no independent test of this Core and module, so most Score inputs stay unevidenced.

ReplacesYarbo S1The previous generation of this line.

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

Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower finishes whole jobs in a space it already knows, and still needs a person at the edges.

Navigation and control

NetRTK (network RTK positioning, no rooftop base station) plus stereo AI vision cameras and onboard IMU and odometry sensors
Why this level
- Weather-triggered starts and multi-day storm continuity are documented on the shipped Core platform, and a hands-on review of the earlier snow attachment recorded human-detection stopping at a safe distance.
- No independent source describes full obstacle routing or self-recovery from being stuck on this generation, so the level holds at Level III.
Autonomy dimension 60 / 100 · 16 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.

Provisional16 sources reviewed

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

Sources reviewed

Manufacturer documentation3 sourcesReviewed

Maker product, module and Core pages: specifications, price, warranty and box contents

Manufacturer documentation4 sourcesReviewed

Maker parts listings, privacy policy and network positioning terms, read October 6, 2026

Press & video reviews2 sourcesReviewed

Independent hands-on coverage of an earlier Core and snow attachment; not counted for this version

Firmware release notes3 sourcesReviewed

Federal advisory on the shared app and cloud, plus maker security notice and hotfix post

Owner reports1 sourceReviewed

Maker-hosted owner thread on Core generations and the Gen 2 chute change

New and updated Yarbo Core Y40PYarbo Forum

Specification sources2 sourcesReviewed

Pages the published specifications were read from.

Monitoring record1 sourceReviewed

Sources behind the tracker entries following this robot.

Amazon Product ListingAmazon Product Listing

Also monitored, nothing listed yet

Longitudinal signalPending

Field record for this Core and Gen 2 module has not started

How we evaluate evidence →

Human Readiness

New to Market.

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

Ready NowAssessed, with a clean record on file. A successor may be shipping; the page says so when it is.
New to MarketThis robot

Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower is new to market. The capability is on sale; the ownership record is not in yet.
How this was derived
- On sale 3 days, inside the first-90-day window where the ownership record is still forming.
Notes on the record
- The maker's store takes orders for this bundle and says the snow module is expected to ship in October 2026.
- Amazon lists the same bundle with stock and a delivery date.
- No owner report of the Gen 2 snow module in use is held in this record.
On the record
- Shipping since October 2026
- Retail listings on file: Amazon
- 16 sources reviewed
What would move it
Crossing 90 days on sale with a published assessment and no documented issues moves it to Ready Now automatically.
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

Why the score is withheld

Not scored

The Robovations Score is withheld on this record. It is not a low score, and it is not an oversight.

Why

Our assessment did not establish an independent source for 7 of the nine inputs: task completion, coverage and navigation, edge-case recovery, operating envelope, field failure rate, software stability, consumables.

The full assessment note

That leaves nothing measured in its capability. A score missing a whole pillar would not describe the machine, so no number is published.

What would change it

An independent account of its task completion that we have verified.
An independent account of its coverage and navigation that we have verified.
An independent account of its edge-case recovery that we have verified.
An independent account of its operating envelope that we have verified.
An independent account of its field failure rate that we have verified.
An independent account of its software stability that we have verified.
An independent account of its consumables that we have verified.

Reported, not scoredneither measures how well the robot works

Five-year cost$6,199

List price of $6,199 with no obligatory subscription. Replacement parts are not included, because no replacement interval is verified. A set of 8 shear pins costs $29 at the maker's store.

Data postureCloud-linked

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

What leaves the homeDocumented

The robot carries stereo cameras, and the app offers a live view of the yard. Positioning uses a network correction service that needs an internet connection. The maker's privacy policy, effective January 14, 2026, covers device identifiers and diagnostic data and takes deletion requests by email. Where camera footage and maps are stored and processed is Not verified. Whether an account is required is Not verified.

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FIT CHECK

Will the Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower fit your setup?

Describe your setup using the controls. Each choice reads the spec sheet for you, flagging where the Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower is built for your space and where it isn’t.

Area to clear or mow

Terrain

Jobs you need done

Typical snowfall

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

OWNERSHIP

Living with it.

No independent record of this Core and Gen 2 snow module in use yet.

Unprovenowner-reported arc

The record so far

The snow module is expected to ship in October 2026, and this record holds no owner report of a winter with it. Field reports on earlier Yarbo machines are not tied to this platform by any source read. The warranty runs two years.

Upkeep routine

Each useEvery cycle

Clear packed snow and ice from the , discharge chute and before the next run.

Weekly52×/yr

Check the and anti-slip studs for packed ice during storm weeks.

Monthly12×/yr

Check that the docking station and the Data Center are clear of drifted snow and ice.

Seasonal4×/yr

Attach the snow module before winter. Clean and dry it before off-season storage.

Yearly1×/yr

Inspect the , scraper bar and chute for wear, and grease the tracks. The grease interval is Not verified.

As neededno fixed schedule

Replace a shear pin and cotter pin after the strikes a hard object. The maker sells a set of 8 for $29.

Cost over time

$6,199 to buy. Ongoing running cost for this model hasn’t been assessed yet.

Safety notes2 cautions · 2 notes

CautionThe auger and chute throw snow and any debris in it up to 40 feet.
100-foot clearance in the manualThe maker's 2024 snow blower manual tells bystanders to keep 100 feet away while it works.
Caution228-pound machine on slopesThe assembled machine weighs 228 pounds and is rated for slopes up to 36 percent.
App and cloud security advisoryA June 2026 federal advisory covered the maker's app and cloud service and named no robot model.

SPECIFICATION

The full spec sheet.

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

Dimensional drawing

Key specificationsManufacturer-published

FootprintThe width, depth and height of the robot itself, without its dock.: 28.7 × 42 in · 29.2 in tall•
WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.: 228.2 lbs•
BatteryStored energy in watt-hours; a larger pack runs longer, not harder.: 1,382 Wh•
Wi-FiThe bands the robot can join; many models need a 2.4 GHz network to set up.: Supported
Clearing width: 24 in
Intake height: 12 in, adjustable
Max snow depth: 12 in
Max slope (snow clearing): 36% (21 deg)
Drive layout: Tracked, dual drive motors
Fast charge (20% to 80%): 1.5 hours
Operating temperature: -13F to 140F (-25C to 60C)
Max slope: 36%•

Where it lands · ranked across 5 yard robotsThis robotMedianTypical range

RuntimeThe maker's stated running time on one charge, at a standard setting.90min

90 min240 min

Bottom of range

PriceThe maker's list price, not a price found in a shop.$6,199

$4,999$7,799

Near median

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

60 min180 min

Near median

WeightThe robot alone, without its dock, as the maker states it.228.2lbs

88 lbs228.2 lbs

Top of range

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

Official referencesManufacturer support Product page

RECORD

How the assessment has moved.

Every announcement, release and reassessment behind the current classification.

Coming soon

Just launched

Active updates

Settled

Discontinued

Oct 2026 · AssessmentRobovations Score withheld: too little independent evidence
Oct 2026 · AssessmentReadiness assessed as New to Market
Oct 2026 · ReleaseYarbo opens general sale on Y40 Snow Blower bundle at $4,899, list $6,199
Sep 2026 · AssessmentPre-Release Assessment recorded at 72 of 100

Common questions

What people actually ask.

6 answered

OperationCan I buy the Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower today?

Yes. The maker’s store takes orders for the Y40 Core with the Snow Blower Module Gen 2 at $4,899, against a list price of $6,199. On October 6, 2026, the store said the snow module is expected to ship in October and other items ship in 3 to 8 business days. Amazon lists the bundle at $6,199, sold by the maker, with a mid-October delivery date.

OperationHow much snow can the Snow Blower Module Gen 2 handle?

The maker rates it for a 24-inch clearing width and snow up to 12 inches deep. It throws snow up to 40 feet, and the chute rotates from -10 to 190 degrees. One charge covers up to 6,000 square feet in one inch of snow. These are the maker’s figures. No independent measurement is held in this record.

OperationDoes the Yarbo Y40 need a perimeter wire or a rooftop base station?

No. It positions itself with NetRTK, a network correction service, plus stereo cameras and onboard motion sensors. The maker lists NetRTK as free for the life of the machine, as of August 1, 2026.

OperationHas the Y40 Core with the Gen 2 module been independently tested?

Not in any source this record holds. Published hands-on reviews cover an earlier Yarbo Core and snow attachment. In one, the earlier attachment paused until people were roughly 13 to 16 feet away. No source read for this record ties those results to the Y40 Core or the Gen 2 module, so they are not counted here.

OperationWhat parts will I need to buy over time?

The maker sells a set of 8 shear pins and cotter pins for $29. A shear pin is made to break when the auger hits something hard, which protects the motor and gearbox. Track grease and spare anti-slip studs come in a $239 snow accessory kit. How often any of these needs replacing is Not verified.

OwnershipWhat warranty comes with it?

The maker’s store lists a 2-year warranty and 30-day returns on this bundle.

Availability

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Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower

Will the Yarbo Y40 Snow Blower fit your setup?

Living with it.

The full spec sheet.

How the assessment has moved.

What people actually ask.

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Where it's sold

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