Segway Navimow: A New Era of Wire-Free Mowing
Segway, a company synonymous with personal mobility and innovative technology, made a strategic pivot into the robotic lawn mower industry by leveraging its extensive experience in autonomous navigation and smart robotics. The invention of the Segway Navimow was a natural evolution of the company's core competencies, not a random diversification. The primary goal was to create a mower that was not only autonomous but also eliminated the biggest hurdle for consumers: the tedious and time-consuming installation of a physical boundary wire.
The journey began in 2021 when Segway-Ninebot, the parent company, integrated its Home Service Robotics Division and AI & Robotics Technology Research Institute to form a dedicated subsidiary, Segway Navimow. This move signalled a serious commitment to developing a revolutionary lawn care solution. This led to the creation of a groundbreaking solution: Exact Fusion Locating System (EFLS). This satellite-based system, first introduced on the Navimow H Series in 2022, allowed the mower to navigate with centimetre-level accuracy using a virtual boundary mapped via a smartphone app. This innovation made wire-free robotic lawn mowing a reality for homeowners.
The Evolution of Navimow Technology
The success of the H Series was a proof of concept that led to further innovation. In 2024, Segway launched the Navimow i Series, a more accessible version for smaller gardens. This model introduced VisionFence, an AI-powered camera that improved obstacle avoidance and helped the mower navigate areas with poor satellite signals. The ongoing development, culminating in the Navimow X Series in 2025, continues this trend of integrating advanced AI, vision, and navigation technologies to make wire-free robotic lawn mowing a seamless and efficient experience for all homeowners.
The Navimow X Series, in particular, features the upgraded EFLS which enhances RTK coverage with VSLAM and VIO, ensuring accurate positioning even under dense tree cover. It also includes the advanced VisionFence, an AI-powered obstacle avoidance system with a 300-degree wide-angle camera that can intelligently detect and avoid a wide range of objects. These robotic lawn mowers can handle slopes up to 50% and are designed for large properties, with some X series models managing lawns up to 10,000 m².
The invention of the Segway Navimow was not just about building a new lawn tool; it was about applying Segway's foundational expertise in personal robotics to solve a common household problem, forever changing the landscape of robotic lawn care.
What We Offer At Winchester Garden Machinery
Winchester Garden Machinery offers the full range of Segway Navimow robotic mowers, to suit every garden size and complexity, including:
As an authorised dealer, we offer access to the latest wire-free mowers, which use advanced GPS and AI technology to deliver a perfect, systematic cut every time, eliminating the need for perimeter wires. We provide professional robotic mower installation and comprehensive after-sales service to guarantee a seamless experience. Our full-service support includes expert robotic mower servicing and secure winter storage for mowers, ensuring your investment remains in peak condition for years.
