Tesla CyberMow Robotic Lawn Mower Requires Almost No Setup or Supervision
Some anonymous Redditors discovered documents this week revealing that Tesla is set to roll out an innovative robotic lawn mower called the CyberMow. The mower presumably requires almost no setup and uses no boundary wires or RTK system. From the company that mainstreamed electric cars, perhaps Tesla can finally bring robotic mowers to the limelight. Elon Musk admitted they will be releasing the mower today and had several details to add prior to the official launch.
“We’ve conquered the roads, and we’ve revolutionized space travel. Now it’s time to do some grass,” said Elon Musk during a live-streamed reveal from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas. “The CyberMow is like a Roomba, but for your lawn, and with way more attitude. It’s basically the Cybertruck’s little cousin—except it doesn’t get stuck in the mud; it just mows over it.”
Specifications That Pack a Punch
The Tesla CyberMow isn’t your average robotic lawn mower. Sporting Tesla’s signature lines, it’s built using a combination of advanced plastics and aluminum and weighs in at a hefty 75 pounds. Powered by a 120V lithium-ion battery, it boasts enough runtime to tackle a 3-acre yard in a single go. The cutting deck, adjustable from 1.5 to 4 inches, features triple rotating blades that Tesla claims are “as replaceable as a gas car.”
Where the Tesla CyberMow turns heads is with respect to its top speed. How fast does it go, you ask? Max speed is a blistering 5 mph! That’s almost 5X as fast as traditional robotic mowers. Equipped with all-wheel drive, the Tesla CyberMow robotic mower can also climb 35-degree slopes. It also has an optional solar roof panel option for mowing “off the grid.” It’s apparently also got RGB accent lights, because Musk insisted, “If it’s not flashy, it’s not Tesla.”
Navigation Without Boundary Wires or RTK
Forget digging trenches for boundary wires—the Tesla CyberMow navigates using its Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech, GPS, and a suite of infrared sensors and cameras. “We took all of the self-driving technology we put into Tesla and placed it in this mower,” Musk quipped. The mower maps your yard via a Tesla app, where users can draw virtual boundaries, designate “no-mow zones” (like your prized rose bushes), and even schedule cuts during off-peak energy hours to flex your green cred.
For yards up to 3 acres, the CyberMow robotic mower app lets you set virtual boundaries, and the Tesla AI system learns your lawn’s quirks over time. That lets it dodge sprinklers, toys, and that random garden gnome you forgot about. Rain sensors send it back to its sleek charging dock, and an anti-theft system—complete with a blaring alarm and live GPS tracking—ensures no one swipes your lawn bot.
Other Features and Accessories
Tesla built some additional features into the CyberMow. Some are for better functionality, while others seem geared more toward entertainment.
- LMC (Larry, Moe, and Curly) Mode – A mode that lets the mower randomly bump into obstacles while emitting frustrated exclamations of pain or mild profanities
- Fart Mode – Similar to the optional sound you can add to Tesla vehicles when locking them, this mode emits a long “toot” whenever the unit docks for charging
- Squirrel Elimination Mode – This removes all safety mechanisms and engages high speed for the reduction of yard pests
- Striping Roller – Adding this to the rear of your mower and configuring striping in the app can generate stripes, squares, and other patterns in your lawn
- Quick Cut Mode – This places the mower into high speed and also ramps up the blade speed for 5X faster cutting
Lots of Buzz and Backlash
Early adopters are already buzzing. “I watched it mow my 2-acre lot while sipping an adult beverage,” posted X influencer @TurfKing97. “It even stripes like a pro—my old gas mower could never.” But not everyone’s sold. “Six grand for a lawn mower? I’ll stick to my push mower and call it cardio,” grumbled @DIYDan72. Meanwhile, rival mower makers like Husqvarna and Worx are reportedly “angry as a cat in a bathtub full of bubble wrap.,” with insiders claiming Tesla’s jumping the fence into their turf.
Environmentalists, however, are cautiously optimistic. “If it cuts down on gas-powered mowers, it’s a win,” said Greta Verde of EcoWatch. “But do we really need a lawn mower that farts on command?”
Tesla Robotic Lawn Mower Pricing and Availability
The CyberMow hits Tesla’s online store today, with deliveries slated for summer 2025. Priced at $5,999 (add $499 for the solar roof add-on), it’s not cheap, but Musk promises it’s “the last mower you’ll ever need—unless we make a better one.” Rumor has it there’s a hidden “Ludicrous Mode” that cranks the speed to 10 mph, though Tesla’s keeping mum on that one.
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