The grass outside might be stiff with January frost, but good clean yard work is by no means far from the minds at Segway. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Segway announced their whole fleet of updated Navimow robot lawnmowers.
True autonomy is the big goal for those mowers this year, with Segway pushing towards a set-it-and-forget-it experience across the board, with no further interaction from users needed beyond turning the mower on and setting it loose.
For the uninitiated to robot lawnmowers, think outside Roombas — machines that roam around outside and cut grass without anyone needing to push them around. The headaches are the same as with robot vacuums, too. Robot mowers struggle with turning and edges of lawns in the same way that robots vacuums struggle with corners, and bad mapping can lead to either missed spots or inefficient paths that make the bot take too long to finish its job. The 2026 slate of Segway Navimow robot lawnmowers will attack both problems in big upgrades to last year’s models.
Segway is addressing mapping and guidance by using a few different technologies. LIDAR will help the robot lawnmowers detect obstacles and trees and plan routes accordingly, but the use of network RTK might be a bigger difference maker.
Previously, robot lawnmowers required the use of an antenna station, which could be tricky to place — it would need to be in a central location to ensure consistent connection to the robot, but its reception could be hampered by trees or other obstacles. Network RTK uses a number of smaller base stations that use satellite connectivity, and are usually owned and operated by third parties. Fortunately, in this case, using network RTK won’t require a separate subscription for Navimow owners — Segway is guaranteeing that this feature will be free to use with purchase of a Navimow robot.
That all means that the mowers can maintain stable navigation during use, keeping operating times lower — some models will be able to tackle an entire acre in 11 hours. That helps get you back out and enjoying your lawn faster, and helps save a little power use when the mower needs to be recharged.
For edges and turns, Segway is introducing their Xero-turn all-wheel drive system, which helps the Navimow bots make U-turns cleanly, cutting grass evenly without having a blade dip down too low and leave a divot in the process. That all-wheel drive system also enables the mowers to more effectively roll over larger obstacles like rocks. The new models also feature traction control for wet grass or other more slippery conditions, and have strong enough motors to climb over hills while maintaining an even cut.
The Navimow X4 series is Segway’s flagship model for the everyday consumer, and is for folks with a lot of grass to cut — the X430 model can cut up to an acre’s worth, while the X450 can handle up to 1.5 acres. In order to get the job done quickly, the X4 models are outfitted with 12 blades and dual 180-watt motors powering the blades. According to Segway, that setup helps both models mow an acre within 11 hours. And, if those 11 hours include inclement weather, both X4 models are rated IPX6, meaning they can remain functional in heavy rain, although you maybe don’t want it to actually cut grass in pouring rain for the sake of a good mow.
These mowers have all marquee features that Segway is introducing this year, including the Xero-turn drive system and network RTK. So, in addition to finishing the job quickly and efficiently, the X4 Series mowers should produce consistently even cuts, without divots or missed edges.
Pre-orders for the Navimow X430 and X450 start on January 16, with the mowers priced at $2,500 and $3,000, respectively.
For your average suburban lawn, the Navimow i2 Series probably makes a little more sense. Good for lawns up to a quarter of an acre in size, the i2 Series mowers have the same Xero-turn drive system as the X4 Series, just in smaller robots that fit smaller lawns better. For straightforward lawns, the regular i2 bots should be fine, but there will be an i2 LIDAR option that will better map and navigate trickier lawns, at the cost of the Xero-turn all-wheel-drive system.
The i2 Series, which includes the i206AWD and i210AWD, will also see pre-orders open on January 16, with prices at $1,000 and $1,300, respectively. Segway hasn’t yet announced pricing for the LIDAR model.
The Navimow H2 Series bots are also on the smaller side, but with LIDAR, unlike the standard i2 Series mowers. The H2 mowers will excel at smaller lawns that need a more nimble, precise model — think lawns with a lot of hedges, narrow spaces, stonework, or trees scattered about. The H2 mowers can navigate around all that cleanly, but they do lack the Xero-turn all-wheel-drive system. No word yet on pricing or availability for the Navimow H2 Series.