Manual work with a lawn mower can also be annoying in small gardens. Unfortunately, however, many robotic mowers are not agile enough to master the challenges of small green spaces. Mammotion knows this too. That’s why the expert for powerful and user-friendly garden helpers has launched the Yuka Mini 600. In the Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test, we took a closer look at the mini robot for the garden. The manufacturer promises more than just the usual good mowing performance. The model also offers convenient operation without a perimeter wire. The robot mower should even be able to find its way around without the associated RTK antenna.
Technical data
| Model | Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 |
| Cutting width | 190 mm |
| Cutting height | 20 to 60 mm |
| Mowing area | – Recommendation: 600 m² – Maximum: 800 m² – Per load: 150 m² |
| Zones | Up to 15 zones |
| Climbing ability | Up to 50%（27°） |
| Size and weight | 525 x 413 x 281 mm and 10.6 kg |
| Cutting system | Mowing disk with 5 blades |
| Rechargeable battery | – Mowing time/charge: 55 min – Charging time: 90 min |
| Navigation + obstacle detection | UltraSense AI Vision + RTK + LED |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth & Wifi & 4G |
| Weather resistance | IPX6 |
| Price | € 1,339.00 * |
Scope of delivery
- Yuka Mini 600 robotic lawnmower
- Charging station
- RTK antenna
- Installation material
- Operating instructions
- Accessories
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test: design and workmanship
The Yuka Mini 600 comes in the usual Mammotion look. The manufacturer has once again opted for the tried and tested color combination of black and white. The compact robotic lawnmower also comes in an open buggy design, with the two large rear wheels easily visible from above. This clearly sets the Mammotion apart from other robotic lawn mowers on the market.
Whether you like it or not is up to you to decide. What is certain, however, is that this open design makes it much easier to clean the tire tread. With its dimensions of 525 × 413 × 281 mm and a weight of 10.6 kg, it is also significantly more compact than many competitor models. For example, a Neomow X (Review) weighs almost twice as much at 19 kg.
The red-colored stop button on the top is the first thing that catches the eye. There are also four control buttons, the rain sensor and a rotary control that you can use to adjust the cutting height between 20 and 60 mm. There are also stylish LED strips on the side. These provide information about the status of the robotic lawnmower.
The camera system and LED for obstacle detection can be found at the front. On the underside are not only the two heavily profiled wheels, but also the two spherical steering wheels at the front. The strong profile also results in the robot’s good climbing abilities. It should be able to master inclines of up to 50% (27°).
The mowing disc, which is equipped with 5 blades, is located in the middle. This is mounted on a floating bearing, allowing the Robo to adapt quite well to uneven lawns. All in all, the Yuka Mini 600 impresses with its really good build quality. Mammotion also seems to remain true to its reputation in the compact format when it comes to weather resistance. It is protected against water damage in accordance with IPX6.
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test: Installation and commissioning
The Yuka Mini 600 does away with boundary wires and instead relies on wireless navigation to find its way around your garden. This makes it really easy to set up, which even beginners can complete in 15 to 30 minutes. First, you need to find a suitable place for the charging station. The operating instructions and the quick start guide from Mammotion show you what you need to look out for.
Once you have found a suitable spot, you can screw the station into the ground using pegs. Now connect the station to the power socket using the mains cable and the Robo can sit in its charging station. Mammotion relies on a separate RTK antenna for navigation, which can be assembled in a flash. This should be placed in the open air to ensure an interference-free GPS signal.
On top of that, you should ensure a reliable fastening. You have the choice of fixing the antenna to soft ground with a peg or screwing it to the wall of your house. Now you just need to connect the antenna to the power supply and the installation is complete. Now it’s time to continue with your smartphone. Download the Mammotion app and create an account. Once you have done this, add the Yuka Mini 600 and the RTK antenna as new devices.
This is followed by mapping. Here you have the choice between two options. On the one hand, you can use automatic mapping. In this case, the Robo automatically scans your lawn and creates a map of your garden on its own. This is of course extremely convenient, but not suitable for every garden.
It is important that there are fixed boundaries such as walls or at least lawn edges. Alternatively, you can maneuver the Yuka Mini 600 like a remote-controlled car to define the boundaries of the mowing area. You can define up to 15 different zones in this way. At the end, you have the finished map, which you can then edit again if necessary.
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test: Navigation even without an antenna
Especially in small gardens, the RTK antenna can of course be a visual flaw. So it’s all the better that Mammotion also enables navigation without the antenna. The iNavi service is used here, which relies on a combination of 4G/WiFi and the Vision System. To be able to use this service, you need to insert the corresponding SIM card supplied into the Robo. In the test, I could not detect any difference between operation with an antenna or iNavi.
In both cases, the Robo navigated reliably through the garden. According to Mammotion, you can still use the convenient iNavi service free of charge until the end of 2025. From 2026, the company plans to offer the service as part of a paid subscription model. It is not yet clear how much this will cost. Buyers of the Yuka Mini 600 therefore still have time in 2025 to try out navigation without an antenna free of charge.
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test: Mammotion App
The Mammotion app scores with a very good overview. Even newcomers should be able to find their way around without any problems. The manufacturer scores with many different setting options. For example, you can adjust the mowing pattern and the sensitivity of the obstacle detection to suit your mood.
You can also customize the map according to your wishes. For example, you can set up no-go zones. Of course, setting a mowing schedule is also particularly practical. This means that the Yuka always runs automatically at the times you specify.
A fun gimmick in the app makes use of the camera unit at the front. This allows you to use the Yuka Mini 600 as a mobile surveillance camera for your garden. It can also be linked to the tried-and-tested voice assistants Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test: obstacle detection
I have been able to test several robotic lawn mowers. I often encountered connection problems that resulted in incorrect navigation. Fortunately, things are different with the Yuka Mini 600. I never had any navigation problems during the test phase. What also struck me was the smart garden helper’s ability to learn.
The AI works out improved routes and mowing paths over time, which not only ensures shorter mowing times, but also produced better results in my opinion. Obstacle detection also left a positive impression. The AI Vision system relies on a combination of two cameras including LED light and subsequent AI evaluation.
Mammotion promises that the system will be able to recognize 200 different objects. In the test, the obstacle detection worked really well. Unlike the MOVA 600 (Review | € 949.00 ), for example, the Yuka did not inadvertently misinterpret tall grass as an obstacle. Instead, it recognized it as grass and drove over it.
He behaved differently with actual obstacles such as a soccer or a bucket. Both obstacles were reliably avoided. The same applies to my dog. Anything else would have surprised me given the size of my dog. I was unable to test how it behaves with hedgehogs. However, as the Yuka has an LED, it should be able to recognize the prickly creatures well even at night.
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 test: Mowing performance
The Yuka Mini 600 also cut a solid figure in the practical test. I opted for a height of 30 mm for the cut. And the Robo kept to this length quite consistently on my lawn, which was quite uneven in places. This is where the floating mowing disc pays off. Some people may be bothered by the rather small cutting width of 190 mm.
After all, the mowing strips are quite narrow as a result. After the first ride, some blades of grass also remained standing. If this bothers you, you can do it manually. To do this, you can steer the Yuka like a remote-controlled car over the lawn again, as you did during the first mapping. The difference: this time the mower is switched on.
Nevertheless, even with the compact Yuka Mini you will not be able to mow without edges. This is at least the case if your lawn is bordered by higher lawn edges that the robot cannot access. In this case, you will need to use a separate edge trimmer. However, you can’t really blame the Yuka for this.
After all, this is a common problem with robotic lawnmowers. The Dreame A2 (€ 2,499.00 ) shows how things can be done better with its extendable mowing disc. Incidentally, there is nothing to complain about in terms of safety. If someone lifts the mower, it stops automatically. The same happens, of course, when the stop button is pressed.
Conclusion
With the Yuka Mini 600, Mammotion delivers a compact robotic lawnmower that is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized gardens – and scores points above all with its user-friendliness and smart technology. The wireless installation without a boundary wire saves a lot of time and nerves, which is a real plus point, especially for newcomers to robotic mowers. Thanks to the choice of RTK or iNavi navigation, operation remains flexible, with both variants working reliably in the test.
The good obstacle detection, the robot’s ability to learn and the successful app with numerous customization options also speak in favour of the Yuka Mini 600. Although the cutting width is relatively small and a borderless cut is not possible, these are typical limitations of this device class. On the other hand, the small Robo impresses with its high-quality workmanship, strong climbing ability and intelligent area coverage. Anyone looking for a powerful, modern and easy-to-use robotic lawnmower for smaller gardens will find the Yuka Mini 600 a convincing solution.
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CONTRA
The Mammotion Yuka Mini 600 is a modern, compact robotic lawnmower that impresses with its simple installation, smart navigation and solid mowing performance, especially in small gardens.
Mammotion Yuka Mini 600
Design and processing
Navigation
Obstacle detection
Mowing performance
Price-performance ratio
90/100
