Navigation via RTK and camera
Both models operate without boundary wires. Instead, ANTHBOT combines full-band RTK with a dual-vision camera system. According to the data sheet, the devices can access up to 155 satellites.
Positioning should be accurate to within centimeters. Optionally, a second RTK station can be used to cover separate areas such as front and back gardens. The system also supports NetRTK over 4G. Commissioning should take approximately ten minutes.
With dimensions of 49,8 × 39,2 centimeters, the M5 and M9 are among the more compact devices in their class. They should be able to pass through narrow passages from 65 centimeters in width.
20 centimeter cutting width, up to 120 m² per hour
The M5 and M9 differ technically only in their battery. Both feature a 5-blade disc with a 20-centimeter cutting width. The cutting height can be adjusted between 3 and 7 centimeters via an app.
The manufacturer states a maximum mowing capacity of up to 120 square meters per hour. It is capable of handling inclines of up to 24 degrees or 45 percent. According to the data sheet, the noise level is a maximum of 58 decibels. Both devices are IPX6 water-resistant and equipped with a rain sensor.
Obstacle detection is based on the camera system. According to ANTHBOT, more than 1.000 object types have been stored, including animals and typical garden items. Up to 20 mowing zones can be defined and schedules managed via the app.
Differences in battery and area coverage
The M5 is designed for properties up to 500 square meters. It uses a 2,5 Ah battery (45 Wh) and takes approximately 60 minutes to charge. The M9 is intended for areas up to 1.000 square meters. It has a 5 Ah battery (90 Wh) and charges in about 90 minutes.
Weight and dimensions are almost identical. The M5 weighs 9,8 kilograms, the M9 10,1 kilograms.
N-Series announced
Alongside the market launch of the M-Series, ANTHBOT is now accepting pre-orders for the N-Series. The top-of-the-line N8 combines mowing, mulching, grass collection, and leaf sweeping in a single machine. A 23-liter container is designed to hold up to 99 percent of the clippings. The N8 is suitable for areas up to 800 square meters and is available in both RTK and LiDAR versions.
Pricing and specific availability dates for the N-Series, as well as a promised LiDAR version of the M-Series, are still pending.
Source: Press release
