Robot Mower Mapping or Boundary Problems
Robot mower troubleshooting
Quick answer: Map and boundary problems often follow a moved dock or RTK base, poor signal visibility, a remap, property changes, or an app setting that does not match the actual lawn.
Safety first: Keep the mower away from roads, water, drop-offs, and other hazards while the map is wrong. Do not delete or rebuild the map until you save screenshots and document the current layout.
Check first
- Compare the current mower/base/dock locations with the locations used during mapping.
- Look for new trees, structures, metal objects, landscaping, or blocked sky view.
- Check whether the boundary problem repeats in one area or moves around.
- Record the app map, error message, and exact location where the mower crosses or stops.
- Follow the manufacturer’s map-repair guidance before starting a full remap.
Likely causes
- RTK/GPS or vision signal obstruction.
- Dock/base moved after mapping.
- Map drift or corrupted map state.
- Boundary, no-go, corridor, or zone setting.
What to send Midwest Turf Tech
- Screenshots of the map and error.
- Photo looking toward the sky from the mower/base area.
- Exact model, base/dock location, and recent changes.
Will this fix it?
Documenting the current map before changing it prevents many avoidable resets. If the mower still crosses boundaries or loses position after safe checks, it likely needs model-specific mapping or positioning diagnosis.
Still need help?
We support first-contact questions, parts identification, diagnostics, winter service, and ship-in repair review. Please do not ship anything until Midwest Turf Tech confirms what to send.
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