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Autonomous Snow Blower Goes Viral for Clearing 6,000-Sq-Ft New Jersey Driveway

Early tests showcase hands-free operation that still demands expert-level setup.

Homeowner is going viral for unique way he cleared his snowy driveway.
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the yarbo robot snow blower removes snow in the dark while a home with a big window sits behind the robot. Inside, a family is looking outside while smiling.
Videos shared on X show the autonomous robot methodically navigating the driveway.

Overview

  • Tech reviewer Tom Moloughney used a Yarbo unit in Chester during Winter Storm Fern, posting videos on X that drew widespread attention.
  • The robot cleared his long, sloped driveway overnight, returning to its dock when the battery was low, charging for roughly 75–90 minutes to about 80%, then resuming until the job was done.
  • Published specs cite a weight near 230 pounds, throw distances up to about 40 feet, operation down to −13°F, and clearing depths around 12 inches; one charge is claimed to cover roughly 6,000 square feet.
  • Moloughney estimated roughly 30 hours to assemble, program, and map the machine, noting earlier runs needed reprogramming and that parts of the driveway challenged its GPS connectivity.
  • The snow-blower attachment sells for about $4,999 as part of Yarbo’s modular system introduced at CES 2024, with reported limitations including difficulty removing an underlying sheet of ice.