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Yard & Pool

Outdoor robots save the most time — and need the most matching. A pool robot is close to drop-in. A robot mower is a weekend project that depends on your slope, trees and lawn size. We match both to your property, not to a spec sheet.

Illustration of a robot mower on a lawn beside a pool (drawing, not a product photo)

Mowers at a glance

FeatureSegway Navimow i105Segway Navimow i215 LiDARHusqvarna Automower 410 iQMammotion LUBA 3 AWDYarbo Y40 Core with Lawn Mower Pro
Price$799$1,329 (fall sale through Oct 15; was $1,599)$2,599.99 (MSRP)$2,799 for the 3000 (0.75 acre); $2,399 for the 1500 (0.37 acre); $3,299 for the 5000 (1.25 acres)$4,899 (fall sale; regular $5,999)
3-year cost (est.)≈ $889≈ $1,449≈ $2,690≈ $3,093≈ $5,079
SetupGuided setupGuided setupGuided setupGuided setupGuided setup
Biggest limitHandle larger yardsTrim edgesClimb the slopes an AWD mower handlesTrim edges along fences and beds cleanlyBe a casual purchase — the price and setup are serious

Prices checked October 10, 2026. 3-year cost = price + fees + required add-ons + our labeled upkeep estimate.

Pool robots at a glance

FeatureBeatbot AquaSense 2Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus with Wi-FiBeatbot AquaSense X
Price$799 (sale; Beatbot lists $1,298 as the regular price)$799 (sale; was $849)$3,999 (sale; list $4,250)
3-year cost (est.)≈ $949≈ $919≈ $4,179
SetupReady to buyReady to buyGuided setup
Biggest limitSkim floating debris off the surfaceClean the waterlineReplace chemical balancing
Warranty3 years1 yearSee Beatbot's terms

Prices checked October 10, 2026. 3-year cost = price + fees + required add-ons + our labeled upkeep estimate.

Timing

Pool robot demand peaks from spring through summer; buying in the off-season can mean better prices, and winter is when you should store a cordless robot charged and out of the cold. For mowers, fall is the right time to plan: measure the yard, find the steepest slope, and check where you'd put the charging station and power before spring.

Several mower brands are affected by the FCC's July 2026 robot rule for future models; Husqvarna received an exemption on September 9, 2026. What the rule means for buyers.

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