This is a practical REAL world extreme test - rather than a polished review. I helped setup a Luba for my mother in law last year and saw how great it did in a nice yard. So my question was: WOULD IT SURVIVE IN MY CHAOTIC REALM? :)
Until now I mow with a large Husquvarna Rider TX16s AWD beast.
With the very advanced LUBA robot I hope that a lot of the mowing seasons work can be automated.
So far it exceeded my realistic expectations - only a few issues on difficult spots on my property caused him to get stuck. Adjusted the map and now will collect experience for you (and for a follow up video!).
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💡Some tips and findings:
- use 3 point turns instead of 0-turn (the latter will get stuck easier)
- webRTK (or iNAVI) really works - but check if it is available in your region!
Make sure you either have Wifi coverage or use the 4G data service
Since it works reliable, and the 4G link replaces WIFI - the only prerequisite to operate such an advanced lawnmower bot is electricity available in a shed/house for the Dockingstation! - 4G is a nice bonus; in regions where my Wifi cant reach - I still see FPV live feed - but very slow!
1 year free 4G simcard included, (costs in the 2nd year: ~50€ / year) - 🔋BATTERY capacity seems really good (depends on terrain and height of gras!) 💪
Luba 3000 or 5000 - same battery - just more areas to be setup (license)
Luba 10.000 - bigger battery (15Ah instead of 12Ah)
High / Low gras versions (only in US region) - SOFTWARE keeps getting better, sometimes you don't see current progress -
in that case just close the app and start it new!
app notifications come with a 5 hrs delay on my phone ;) - THEFT PROTECTION
device is bound to your account, cannot be used by thief (but he can use it for spareparts)
GPS position tracking if device is on and has 4G coverage
doesnt work if it is OFF, if GPS is blocked or if your 4G service is unavailable or canceled
Workaround: put stickers on, hide an Apple Airtag inside the mower
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