The first spring run should be treated as a system check rather than immediately restoring the peak-season schedule. Winter can change boundaries, lawn conditions, charging hardware, and navigation landmarks.
What actually drives the answer
Inspect the mower, dock, power supply, blades, wheels, contacts, and any RTK hardware before sending the machine out. Remove branches, stones, winter debris, and newly exposed roots from the lawn.
Where buyers get tripped up
Old virtual boundaries may no longer match landscaping changes, moved furniture, new beds, erosion, or construction. Firmware updates can also change behavior after months of storage.
How to make the decision
Run supervised test sessions in each zone, correct the map where necessary, then increase mowing frequency as growth accelerates. Early detection is easier than debugging repeated failures during peak season.
How we research robot mowers
We normalize manufacturer specifications around the buying constraints that actually change the decision: recommended mowing area, navigation architecture, slope capability, cutting-height range, obstacle sensing, charging behavior, multi-zone support, warranty, parts availability, and current pricing. We give more weight to property fit than to feature count.
Prices, specifications, firmware, and configuration-driven features can change. Check the current manufacturer page and local requirements before buying or installing equipment.