Segway Navimow i208 LiDAR Robot Lawnmower (Black/White, 800m²)

Do I need to bury boundary wires for this mower to work?

No. This is one of the key differences between this model and older robot mowers. There are no boundary wires to bury and no antenna to mount. The mower uses solid-state LiDAR combined with onboard vision sensors to map and navigate your garden entirely on its own. You place it near the charging station, open the app and tap once it does the rest. Many customers report completing the full setup in under two minutes.

What is the maximum garden size this mower can handle?

The recommended mowing area is up to 800m². It's worth knowing that 800m² is a software-set upper limit within the app you cannot create zones that exceed this total combined area. Per charge, it covers approximately 265m² over around 110 minutes of mowing time. For larger gardens you would need to consider a higher-capacity model.

Can it handle steep slopes and uneven ground?

Yes. It's rated for slopes up to 45% gradient which is steeper than the majority of robot mowers on the market. It achieves this through a combination of all-terrain off-road wheels and Electronic Stability Control which helps maintain traction and balance on inclines. Customer reviews confirm it handles multi-level gardens and sloped terrain without getting stuck.

How does the LiDAR navigation work and does it need good weather or daylight?

The mower uses an EFLS system a solid-state LiDAR sensor working alongside onboard vision cameras. This creates a 3D map of the garden and allows the mower to navigate precisely without relying on GPS satellites. Because LiDAR works with laser pulses rather than visible light it functions reliably in low light and at night. The vision component adds additional awareness of obstacles and terrain detail.

What happens when it rains?

The mower has built-in rain detection. When it detects rain it will stop mowing and automatically return to its docking station. You can configure a time delay in the app to control how long it waits before resuming after rain stops. This protects the machine and avoids churning up wet turf. One customer specifically noted they tested this feature extensively during a period of bad weather and found it worked reliably.

How does the obstacle detection work and what can it detect?

The AI VisionFence system can identify over 200 types of obstacle with 1cm accuracy. This includes common garden objects like plant pots, children's toys, garden furniture and even flat objects close to ground level. Detection happens in real time as the mower moves. It's worth noting that one reviewer flagged that steep drop-offs such as a 12 - 15cm vertical edge were not reliably detected so if your garden has sharp drops or pond edges you should set up exclusion zones carefully within the app.

Can I control which areas of the garden it mows?

Yes. The app lets you create and edit up to 20 separate mowing zones on a realistic map of your garden. You can set different mowing directions for each zone, schedule each zone independently and adjust cutting height between 2cm and 7cm across 5 positions. There is also a Ride-on mode for more precise edge and border cutting and a Doodle tool that lets you create custom mowing patterns. The app requires a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection to the mower to change most settings.

What security features does it have to prevent theft?

It has several layers of security built in. GPS tracking lets you see its location at all times. A geo-fence sends alerts if it moves outside a defined area. Lift detection triggers an alarm if the mower is picked up without authorisation. It also supports Apple Find My which integrates with the wider Apple device network for location tracking. Cellular connectivity is included free for the first year meaning it can send alerts even when away from your home Wi-Fi network.