Ambrogio Navigation Sensor Inconsistency

Robot lawnmower occasionally spins in circles or navigates erratically without clear obstacles

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Dirty wheel encoders, Compass interference, One wheel motor weaker than the other, Software calibration needed

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF the robot before cleaning sensors.

  • Clean wheel hubs and encoders: Remove dirt and grass from around the wheel encoder areas.
  • Check tire pressure/condition: Ensure both drive wheels have similar wear and traction.
  • Reduce magnetic interference: Remove or relocate strong magnets or metal objects near the lawn.
  • Update firmware and reset calibration: Apply the latest firmware and perform any available calibration routines (compass, wheel size) as described in the Ambrogio manual.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Wheel Encoders / Compass Module
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