China's robot lawn mowers flock to Europe as US import curbs bite

TechnologyStartup warns effective ban on robots will have 'no winners'LDRobot, which sells mowers under the Anthbot brand, went public in Hong Kong in May. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)WATARU SUZUKIAugust 31, 2026 17:36 JSTSHENZHEN -- China's robot makers are navigating regulatory uncertainty in a race to conquer the next tech frontier: mowing lawns.