7You reviews: New MOVA robotic lawn mower that takes the effort out of lawn care - so is it worth your cash?

When it comes to robotic lawn mowers, you can forgive me for saying I’ve always thought they were a bit of a gimmick.

But a robot that mows your lawn? Surely it would neither do a good and reliable job or was truly necessary.

Then, I moved into a detached family home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches with a steep and rocky block, and discovered that during the spring, summer and well, almost all, months, the grass grew — and it grew quickly.

My husband and I went from spending our weekends at the park with the kids, at the beach or out running to spending full days out in the garden, both cutting the lawn, planting and weeding the endless things that sprung up.

So when I was offered the chance to review a robot lawn mower, I didn’t so much jump at the idea so much as scream “YES PLEASE and how long until I get it?”

I’ve been using the MOVA LiDAX Ultra AWD Flex (currently $2,999) for the past month. Here’s how I’ve found it.

When it comes to how this robovac works , there is much to be impressed with.

Engineered for intelligent lawn care, the robotic lawn mower has varying levels of tech for precise positioning and mowing.

It has also been equipped with a 360 degree 3D camera for helping with mapping and operating reliably in any light, on any different kind of terrain.

MOVA say that the camera’s AI capabilities mean that it can create accurate maps of your garden, while the all-wheel drive system handles slopes of up to 80 per cent and obstacles up to 6cm.

Finally, something called UltraTrim 2.0 enables edge cutting as close as 3cm for that pristine clean finish, and the smart U-shaped path mowing maximises efficiency.

The adjustable range of 3–10cm accommodates seasonal changes and various grass types, helping you achieve a clean, neat lawn.

After opting for the $2,999 lawn mower alongside one of MOVA’s stylish Robot Lawn Mower Garages ($229) so we can store it up the top of our back garden, my husband and I set about getting the MOVA LiDAX set up.

Thankfully, it wasn’t nearly as long, arduous or confusing as I thought it might be, and we were mowing the lawn well within an hour of taking it out.