1. The Yarbo M Series has successfully raised €2.3 million on Kickstarter, indicating strong consumer interest.
2. Introduction of the Smart Assist Module (SAM) expands the core functionalities, enabling patrol and follow-me modes without additional attachments.
3. The SAM upgrade allows the robot to perform multiple tasks such as lawn mowing, leaf and grass collection, snow clearing, and property patrol with enhanced autonomy.
Introduction to Yarbo M Series and its Crowdfunding Triumphs
About a month ago, the Yarbo M Series, which was presented by the manufacturer at CES 2026 earlier this year, launched its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The campaign has been a huge success so far, raising around €2.3 million to date. People are genuinely excited about this product because it brings a lot of innovative features to yard work automation. Recently, Yarbo shared some interesting info about an upgrade to their compact garden robot, making it even more versatile and capable than before.
New Smart Assist Module (SAM) and Its Benefits
The manufacturer announced that Yarbo M Series now equipped with a Smart Assist Module (SAM). This nifty little addition boosts what the Yarbo M Series Core could already do. Before, when you had the mower or snow plough attached, the robot could still patrol your property, follow someone around, and carry small loads of up to 100 kg all on its own. That already was pretty impressive, but now, the SAM makes all these modes accessible with just the core unit, no extra attachments needed. It’s like giving the robot a brain upgrade that makes it smarter and more adaptable on its own.
Enhanced Features and Practical Usage
With the new SAM, the garden robot isn’t just mowing grass or trimming edges anymore. It can now patrol your yard, follow you around at a safe distance, and even clear snow by itself — all without needing different modules attached. Imagine a robot that automatically circles your property checking for issues or returning to you when you need it, all powered by this simple addition. This upgrade broadens the robot’s usability — making it a multi-functional helper that can switch between tasks seamlessly. For those interested, they can add the Smart Assist Module to their orders during the Kickstarter campaign, making it really accessible for early supporters.
Pricing and Availability of the Upgrade
If you want to get in on this upgrade, the Smart Assist Module is being sold at a discounted price of $199 (around €173). That’s $50 less than the planned future retail price of $249. Existing backers from the Kickstarter campaign can modify their pledges to include this new feature. It’s a smart investment for anyone looking to make their yard work more efficient with this intelligent, multi-purpose robot that’s pushing the boundaries of garden automation technology.
