An industrial robotics company enters the robot lawn mower market

Known primarily for robots that scale steel structures and automate hazardous industrial maintenance, RobotPlusPlus is at CES this week trying something new: a robot lawn mower for everyday consumers.

Developed with the same engineering used in industrial surface-climbing robots, the flagship M6 is designed to handle real-world residential terrain, including steep slopes, uneven ground, and large lawn areas. The company claims the unit can traverse inclines up to 90 percent and clear obstacles as high as 75 mm (2.6 inches)...