CES 2026 NEWS – Most homeowners own three or four seasonal machines that each sit idle for months. Yarbo’s M Series, unveiled at CES 2026, replaces them with a single 36V modular platform: one tracked robot core with swap-on modules for mowing, snow clearing, leaf collection, and trimming. Two battery options, 10Ah and 20Ah, scale performance across all modules. Wireless fast charging keeps the system ready without manual docking.
The M Series launches on Kickstarter shortly after CES, with pre-orders opening in February 2026. Yarbo is exhibiting at Booth #51232 in the Venetian Expo, with a product launch event scheduled for January 6 at 2:00 PM.
The M Series Approach
Yarbo already sells the Yarbo 2025 Version, a powerful modular system built for large properties and intensive yard work. The M Series represents a deliberate pivot toward mainstream households. Where the previous Yarbo robot targets estate-sized lots, the M Series is engineered for the yards most North American and European homeowners actually have.
The core value proposition centers on a tracked chassis with a 6 TOPS AI chip handling navigation. Wire-free setup is a headline capability: no buried boundary cables, no manual mapping walks, no signal interference from trees or structures. The system uses LiDAR, cameras, and bumper sensors to build its own map of your yard.
Yarbo claims the LiDAR-based navigation works under tree cover and after dark. That matters for scheduling flexibility, especially in seasons when daylight hours shrink and evening runs become necessary.
The modular architecture means you buy the core platform once, then add capability as seasons demand. Rather than purchasing separate machines for each task, you invest in a single intelligent base and expand over time. Whether that math works depends entirely on how much of the module ecosystem you actually need.
M10: Up to 1 acre/day, 150W x 2 motors, razor-blade, 10Ah battery
M20: Up to 1.5 acres/day, 300W x 2 motors, straight blade, 20Ah battery
M20i: LiDAR + RTK for complex/shaded yards and night ops, straight blade, 20Ah battery
What the Modules Actually Do
Core + Mower Module
The mowing attachment uses a 15.7-inch cutting width and adjustable height from 1.2 to 4 inches. Blade configuration differs by battery: the 10Ah version uses cutting discs, while the 20Ah version uses straight blades for cleaner cuts on thicker grass.
Two battery options split the performance: the 10Ah configuration runs dual 150W motors and covers roughly 0.1 acres per charge (85 minutes of runtime), while the 20Ah version doubles motor power to 300W per blade and extends coverage to 0.2 acres per charge (110 minutes). Daily max coverage is 1 acre for the 10Ah and 1.5 acres for the 20Ah. Weekly coverage tops out at 3.5 acres for the smaller battery and 5.25 acres for the larger one.
Noise sits at 58 dB, quiet enough for early morning or late evening runs without disturbing neighbors.
Core + Collector Module
The leaf and debris collector handles wet leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, acorns, and small twigs in a single pass. The 25-liter capacity and 11.8-inch sweeping width suit typical suburban lot sizes.
The system supports hands-free auto-dumping with AI-powered route optimization that minimizes total cleaning time, not just navigation distance. It manages over 50 preset dumping spots and automatically resumes cleaning after each dump cycle completes.
Core + Plow Blade Module
Snow clearing uses a 25.6-inch plow blade with a 9.4-inch height and 2.8-inch blade lifting clearance. The adjustable angle of plus or minus 25 degrees allows directional snow clearing to either side of the path. Coverage per charge ranges from 2,000 square feet (10Ah battery) to 4,000 square feet (20Ah battery). That handles sidewalks, pathways, and standard two-car driveways.
The system is designed for continuous clearing during snowfall, not deep accumulation recovery. Quiet operation under 60 dB and zero emissions position it against gas-powered alternatives.
Core + Trimmer Module
The edge trimmer uses a dual-line system with 23 feet of line capacity and automatic line feeding as it wears. Adjustable trimming height runs from 2 to 4 inches. Adaptive angle handling provides autonomous edge intelligence along walls, tight corners, and garden beds without manual repositioning.
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The Navigation and Intelligence Stack
The 6 TOPS AI chip powers precise 3D navigation using sensor fusion across LiDAR, cameras, and bumper sensors. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional Wi-Fi HaLow, and optional 4G.
The tracked chassis provides traction advantages across tasks: grip on snow, stability during wet leaf collection, and consistent performance on sloped lawns up to 70 percent (35 degrees). Vertical passing ability handles obstacles approximately 2 inches. Maximum speed is 3.9 feet per second, a working pace that balances coverage efficiency with navigation precision.
Operating temperature range spans minus 13°F to 113°F, with an IPX6 water resistance rating for all-weather operation. Wireless fast charging brings the 10Ah battery from 10 percent to 90 percent in 30 minutes. The company emphasizes OTA update support and positions the platform as open for future add-on modules, though specifics on third-party development remain unclear.
Physical Footprint
Dimensions vary by module configuration:
The Core + Mower measures 36.7 x 21.3 x 13.5 inches overall (module alone: 17.3 x 21.3 x 11.9 inches).
The Core + Plow Blade runs 35.0 x 29.9 x 13.5 inches overall (module alone: 17.3 x 28.9 x 12.6 inches).
The Core + Collector module measures 20.9 x 17.3 x 15.0 inches.
These dimensions matter for practical reasons: the platform fits through standard side gates, stores vertically or horizontally in a typical garage bay, and navigates suburban pathways without width constraints. Weight specifications and pricing have not been announced.
The Bottom Line
The Yarbo M Series addresses a real gap in the residential yard robot market. Most autonomous mowers handle only mowing. Most snow solutions handle only snow. Yarbo’s modular approach lets you buy into one platform and add seasonal capability without filling your garage with single-purpose machines.
Whether that approach delivers value depends on your specific yard situation. If your property demands mowing, leaf cleanup, snow clearing, and edge trimming across a typical year, and you would otherwise purchase separate equipment, the M Series math starts to make sense. If you only need one or two capabilities, the modular premium may not justify itself.
The M Series brings Yarbo’s powerful modularity concept down to a scale that fits typical suburban lots.
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