‘Today, the real standard is no longer simply ‘wire-free’ but ‘senseless intelligence’ – whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener’ – Segway Navimow CEO on the changing focus of robot mowers

Robot mowers have come a long way in recent years. I got a sneak peek at 2026’s new lawnbots at CES, and they’re ultra-capable and packed with advanced tech. One of the standout brands I got to check out was Segway Navimow, and afterwards, I was able to speak with CEO George Ren about the changing landscape in the market and the challenges that still need to be overcome.

“Today, the real standard is no longer simply ‘wire free’ but ‘senseless intelligence’,” he explains. “That is, whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener, adapting perfectly to complex environments without user intervention, and making users feel relaxed and worry-free throughout the entire process.”