Wire, RTK and vision

By the Gladeburn team

Robot mowers used to need a boundary wire round every edge. Many newer models don't: they use satellite positioning (RTK), cameras, laser scanning (LiDAR) or a mix. Each works well in some gardens and struggles in others, mostly because of trees, buildings and how clear your lawn edges are.

Our guides explain how each type works and its limits, in plain terms, and the decider tells you which suits your garden.

Guides

Wire vs RTK vs visionBoundary wire, RTK satellite, camera vision, LiDAR and hybrid robot mowers compared: how each works, what it needs, where it struggles, and a decider for your garden.

Sources

How wire, RTK, vision and LiDAR navigation work, and their limits (Manufacturer documentation), awaiting check
BHPS recommends daylight-only robot mowing (British Hedgehog Preservation Society), awaiting check