The joy of freshly fallen snow is quickly spoiled when the driveway or sidewalks have to be shoveled. This is where snow robots come into play. The Snowbot S1 is one of the first.
The Snowbot S1 automatically clears snow from the driveway. (Source: manufacturer)
- The Snowbot S1 robot can automatically clear snow from surfaces and paths.
- Like a robotic lawnmower or vacuum robot, it drives to the charging station by itself when the battery is empty.
- The robot navigates by radio waves and moves around with caterpillars.
Anyone who uses a robot hoover or robotic lawnmower knows how practical these helpers are. Snow robots work in a very similar way. The Snowbot S1 is the first of its kind that we come across. The device is currently in the test phase and should come on the market soon.
If a more or less rectangular field needs to be cleared of snow and ice, owners set three virtual anchor points with the help of ultra-broadband beacons in Apple AirTag style. Alternatively, an area can be defined using an app (iOS / Android). Remote control by hand is also possible.
The “harvested” snow is thrown up to 3.7 meters to the side. The robot, which weighs just under 65 kilograms, can be used up to a snow depth of 30 centimeters and also removes ice. According to the manufacturer, one battery charge is enough for an hour and a half of use.
Price and availability
the Manufacturer invites interested parties to a beta test of the robot. If you win, you can purchase the S1 at the reduced price of 1,999 US dollars (1,765 dollars) and undertake to give the manufacturer feedback. From November 2022, the Snowbot S1 will then be available in stores at a price of 2,999 US dollars (2,646 dollars).
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