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Sep 24, 2022 · Announcement · Major advanceSTIHL unveils next-generation iMOW lineup, including the iMOW 6 EVOSep 2022Sep 2022
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  1. 2022
  2. AnnouncementHardwareMajor advance
    STIHL unveils next-generation iMOW lineup, including the iMOW 6 EVO

    STIHL unveiled a next-generation iMOW lineup in September 2022, adding the iMOW 6 EVO for lawns up to 3,000 square meters.

    Full assessment3 claims · 4 technical notes · 2 sources
    AnnouncementHardwareMajor advance

    Where it stands
    Stihl iMow 6 EVO
    Autonomy Ladder
    Level IIAssisted Autonomy
    Human Readiness
    Robovations Score
    67Capable
    What happened

    The EVO tier introduces a three-blade Disc-Cut system and app-based control, STIHL's first major mower refresh since the earlier RMI series. STIHL targeted an early 2023 launch; final pricing and connectivity details remained unconfirmed at announcement.

    Bottom line

    The September 2022 reveal set out the iMOW 6 EVO's hardware and size class; pricing, connectivity, and independent performance verification followed only after the product neared its actual dealer launch.

    Impact

    On autonomy

    • New Disc-Cut system uses three free-swinging blades for the cutting pattern
    • Ultrasonic obstacle sensors redirect the mower automatically on contact, per STIHL
    • Mulching function returns clippings as fertilizer instead of collecting them

    On readiness

    • App-based control introduced for cutting height and mowing schedule adjustments
    • STIHL targeted an early 2023 commercial launch across three lawn-size tiers
    • Pricing and connectivity specifications remained undisclosed at the September 2022 announcement
    Claim check

    3 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.

    STIHL said the new iMOW generation, including the iMOW 6 EVO, would launch in early 2023.
    Documented findingSTIHL's own follow-up disclosures in February and March 2023 confirmed a spring 2023 market launch, several weeks later than the initial timeline, per press coverage.
    STIHL described smart home integration as part of the new generation at the September 2022 announcement.
    Documented findingThe announcement said integration was merely planned, without naming Alexa, Google Home, or any supported platform, per press coverage of the reveal.
    STIHL presented the three-blade Disc-Cut mowing system as delivering a precise cut for lawns up to 3,000 square meters.
    Documented findingIndependent reviews of the cutting system's real-world performance did not appear until after the mowers reached dealers in 2023.
    Evidence

    2 sources · all linked

    1. 1Notebookcheck24 Sep 2022
    2. 2bau.bi (bi medien GaLaBau trade press)14 Sep 2022
    Technical notes

    4 sections
    New Generation Overview

    STIHL revealed a next-generation iMOW lineup in September 2022, expanding the robotic mower range to six models across three lawn-size tiers: iMOW 5 (up to 1,500 square meters), iMOW 6 (up to 3,000 square meters), and iMOW 7 (up to 5,000 square meters), each offered in a standard and a higher-speed EVO variant. The iMOW 6 EVO sits in the mid-size tier.

    Cutting System

    All models use a Disc-Cut mowing system with three free-swinging blades that alternate rotation direction to extend blade life. Clippings are mulched and returned to the lawn rather than collected.

    Sensors and Control

    Ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles and redirect the mower on contact. STIHL said the lineup would support app-based control over Bluetooth and WiFi, with smart home integration described as planned but not yet detailed by platform.

    Launch Timing

    STIHL targeted an early 2023 commercial launch at the September 2022 announcement. Final pricing and cellular connectivity details for the EVO tier were not disclosed until follow-up announcements in early 2023.