A lawn mower gets self-driving tech: a 3D map of the plot

Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD with LiDAR and computer vision builds a three-dimensional map of the grounds.

Mammotion has unveiled the LUBA 3 AWD with LiDAR, computer vision and high-precision navigation. The robot builds a three-dimensional map of the grounds and adjusts its route almost like a self-driving car.

Just a few years ago such technology was available only to large industrial projects costing millions. Today it is becoming part of the mass consumer market.

As sensors get cheaper, autonomy appears in a growing number of household devices. The difference between a robot in the yard and a self-driving car is fading.