Ahead of the IFA 2025 show in Berlin, robotic mower maker Mammotion announced a new navigation platform that blends three distinct positioning technologies into a single system. Called the Tri-Fusion Positioning System, the platform integrates LiDAR sensors, RTK satellite guidance, and vision-based detection in order to achieve what the company says is true centimeter-level mowing accuracy in almost any environment. While many competing models already use two of these technologies in tandem, Mammotion argues that only a fully integrated solution can overcome the inherent weaknesses of each.
Vision-based navigation gives mowers the intelligence to spot and steer around objects, but its dependence on light conditions leaves gaps in shaded gardens or nighttime use. LiDAR fills that role by providing reliable detection in darkness, yet it performs poorly on featureless open lawns where it lacks visual reference points. RTK delivers pinpoint accuracy under ideal conditions, but its signals are notoriously fragile, easily interrupted by trees, buildings, or even heavy cloud cover. Mammotion claims that Tri-Fusion’s strength lies in continuously blending data from all three methods, ensuring that where one system falters, the others compensate. The company says this integration is the result of nine years of research and development.
The technology will not only power new upcoming models but also roll out via firmware updates to Mammotion’s current lineup. This includes the Luba Mini AWD LiDAR—a €2,299 mower rated for lawns up to 1,500 square meters—and the more compact Yuka Mini Vision, priced at €1,199 and suited for 700 square meters of grass. Both mowers are already on sale in Europe, having launched on July 31, and will expand to the U.S. and U.K. later this year.
CEO Jayden Wei positioned the new system as a solution for every type of lawn, from compact urban gardens to sprawling rural yards, across flat, hilly, shaded, or sunlit conditions. Still, past experiences in the industry show that achieving true centimeter-level performance often depends on meticulous setup and adherence to manufacturer guidelines. If Mammotion’s Tri-Fusion can deliver on its promise in real-world use, however, it could represent one of the most significant navigation improvements the robotic mower market has seen in years, potentially setting a new benchmark for competitors.