The Lawn Companion

Model S26 — a fully autonomous robot lawn mower that navigates through computer vision.

Key claims

Vision-based navigation — no wires, RTK, or magnets CLM-AV-002
Single-model fleet — coverage scales by deploying multiple units CLM-SMF-001
19.5 lbs (8.8 kg) — one person carries it with one hand CLM-SMF-005
ASA polymer shell — UV-resistant engineering thermoplastic CLM-DM-003

Product Overview

The Lawn Companion (Model S26) is the physical embodiment of Volta's Lawn Intelligence. It is a fully autonomous robot lawn mower that navigates through computer vision — no perimeter wires, RTK base stations, or pre-installed magnets.

It operates as part of the Lawn Care as a Service (LCaaS) model. Customers don't purchase the hardware; they subscribe to lawn care outcomes. Volta determines how many units each property needs.

Single-Model Fleet Philosophy

Unlike conventional robotic mower brands that offer multiple sizes, Volta builds one robot. Coverage scales by deploying multiple identical Lawn Companion units on larger or more complex properties.

A 15,000 sq ft property may have three disconnected lawn zones separated by driveways, patios, or garden beds. A larger single robot cannot solve this problem — multiple smaller robots can.

19.5

lbs — one person can carry it with one hand

11K

sq ft coverage per unit

universal model — parts, service, fleet uniformity

Advantages of single-model fleet:

Fleet redundancy — if one unit needs service, others continue operating
Component uniformity — one spare parts inventory serves the entire fleet
Coverage flexibility — number of units matches property complexity, not just area
Cost perception — multiple smaller units feel more proportional to the service

Hardware Specifications

25″

× 15″ × 10″ — compact hexagonal form

3,700

RPM blade speed

10″

cutting width (25.4 cm)

Sensor Suite

Downward-facing camera — agronomic perception + vision-based navigation
6-axis IMU — accelerometer + gyroscope for tilt/orientation
GNSS receiver — approximate positioning
Capacitive rain sensor — wet condition detection
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) — connectivity to base station and cloud
360° floating hexoskeleton — omnidirectional contact detection

Hexagonal geometry of The Lawn Companion

Design Geometry

The hexagonal form factor is not cosmetic — it serves three structural purposes:

Equal safety margin — centered blade creates identical distance to shell edge in all directions
Omnidirectional contact detection — floating hexoskeleton provides 360° sensing with no blind spots
Enclosed wheels — wheels sit within the shell, protected from debris and preventing entanglement

Scope & Limitations

Color options are not specified in the KB
Exact battery cycle lifetime is not stated
Noise level (decibels) is not specified

Evidence References

Claim	Evidence	Tier
`CLM-SMF-001`	Single-model fleet philosophy	Internal — single-model-fleet.md
`CLM-SMF-005`	Physical manageability (19.5 lbs)	Internal — technical-specifications.md
`CLM-DM-003`	ASA polymer UV stability	Tier 2 — EVD-003 (independently validated)
`CLM-DM-005`	Enclosed wheel debris exclusion	Internal — durability-and-maintenance.md