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Breakthrough in Garden Care: Navimow Redefines the Edge Cutting Experience with H5 Pro at IFA 2026

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From a mower that trims flush against every edge, to AI‑driven navigation that adapts to complex gardens, and a built‑in thermal sensor that protects hedgehogs even in low-light conditions — the Navimow H5 Pro is not just another robotic lawn mower. It is a statement that smarter technology can also be more thoughtful.

BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the world’s No. 1 wire-free robotic lawn mower brand by retail sales volume for two consecutive years*, Segway Navimow has unveiled its new robotic lawn mower, the Navimow H5 Pro, a robotic lawn mower with a breakthrough EdgeMaestro™ extendable robotic arm for true zero-edge mowing. It delivers a major breakthrough in garden care, overcoming long-standing limitations in edge trimming, setting a new benchmark for fully automated mowing, and paving the way for a more seamless, safe and hands-free lawn care experience.

Alongside the X4 Series, H2 Series, i2 Series and Terranox Series, Navimow offers a comprehensive range of solutions for lawns of every size and complexity across both residential and commercial applications.

“At Navimow, our pursuit of innovation has never been limited to advancing technology,” said George Ren, CEO of Navimow. “We are here to redefine what homeowners can expect from lawn care. Today, with the zero‑edge mowing via the breakthrough EdgeMaestro™ extended robotic arm, we are doing exactly that. Technology should serve people: free up their time, simplify daily routines, and let them truly enjoy their gardens and time. And as more households embrace robotic mowers, we also embrace the responsibility to design with care for the environment and the wildlife that shares these green spaces. For us, innovation is not complete unless it is thoughtful, human‑centered, and nature‑conscious.”

Navimow H5 Pro: The Robotic Lawn Mower with EdgeMaestro™ Extendable Robotic Arm for True Zero-edge Mowing

For years, robotic lawn mowers have handled open lawn areas well — but not the edges, leaving homeowners to finish the jog with a separate trimmer. The Navimow H5 Pro changes that by eliminating manual edge trimming and delivering a truly hands-free mowing experience from center to boundary.

Built for homeowners with complex gardens, the Navimow H5 Pro delivers true zero-edge mowing through the breakthrough EdgeMaestro™ extendable robotic arm. Extending by 7.7cm, the arm allows the cutting system to reach flush against any edge with zero gap. The arm also features omnidirectional floating functionality, enabling it to adapt to vertical bumps on uneven terrain and rebounds off side obstacles like ground lights, keeping the cutting disc in steady contact with the ground and edges. Powered by PanoGuard 360° living object detection, the arm will stop immediately once animals or people are detected, safeguarding both people and pets. To further optimise cutting performance, a Rake Module pulls edge grass inward toward the blade, while dual guide wheels minimise friction for smoother movement along the boundary.

The result is a clean, finished look across the entire garden without the need for a handheld trimmer. Homeowners no longer need to manually edge trimming along flower beds or wonder whether the mower has reached every edge. Even in gardens with complex layouts, tight turns, or uneven ground, the H5 Pro delivers a professional‑grade finish, every time.

Beyond performance, safety, cleanliness and quietness are prioritized. The Navimow H5 Pro features a cutting disc shield that reduces debris splashback, while intelligent drop detection helps prevent tipping when working along boundaries, making every edge‑mowing session safer. Importantly, the cutting disc used for edge mowing is the same one used for the main lawn area, not a separate add‑on attachment. This delivers a level of consistency that no attachment can match, whether along straight edges, flower‑bordered borders, or irregular zones. And with noise levels as low as 58 dB(A) during edge mowing, the Navimow H5 Pro runs quietly in the early morning or late evening without disturbing family members or neighbours, offering true peace of mind at any hour.

Powered by the upgraded EdgeSense™ 2.0 algorithm, the mower intelligently adapts to every boundary—from hard edges and soft borders to complex shapes and path transitions, with even cut and no missed grass. It delivers a clean, consistent finish across a wide range of boundary types—without the need to follow up with a handheld trimmer.

Equipped with Xero-Turn™ All-Wheel Drive (AWD), the Navimow H5 Pro is capable of climbing slopes up to 80% (38.6°). Paired with rear-wheel suspension, the wheels maintain ground contact across uneven terrain — crossing 6cm obstacles, pits, and gravel paths without getting stuck. And its zero-turn steering delivers exceptional traversability without grass damage. Its four-wheel independent hub motor system eliminates traditional drive shafts and mechanical differentials, enabling precise torque control.

Deeply integrated with AI, the EFLS™ Tri-fusion system unifies LiDAR, Vision, and NRTK dynamic navigation. These three technologies collaborate dynamically to adapt to complex environments, intelligently switching to the optimal navigation strategy in different environments.

Its 360° VisionFence™ system combines triple AI cameras and LiDAR with thermal infrared sensing to detect small animals and other obstacles, even in low-light and nighttime conditions. When a potential animal is identified, the mower stops and reroutes its path, helping protect local wildlife around the clock.

At Navimow, innovation is not solely about performance. It is also about responsibility. This built-in protection reflects our commitment to wildlife-conscious design, and we have now taken that commitment a step further: Navimow has partnered with a German NGO to support hedgehog protection, bridging smart technology with real-world ecological action.

Navimow x Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V.: Putting Wildlife Protection into Action

Beyond making lawn care more convenient than ever, Navimow is extending its commitment to the natural world through a one-year program of financial and operational support for Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V. The partnership will contribute to the organization’s local hedgehog rescue, rehabilitation and public education efforts, including controlled product testing at its rescue center, jointly developed educational content, and community outreach activities throughout the autumn.

As robotic lawn mowers become increasingly common, wildlife protection is an important consideration in responsible product design. Hedgehogs can be particularly vulnerable around robotic lawn mowers because their natural response to danger is to curl up rather than flee. Building on the animal detection capabilities of previous generations, the new Navimow H5 Pro combines 360° VisionFence™ AI-powered optical vision with a thermal infrared sensor. Designed to detect small animals in challenging lighting conditions, the system stops the cutting blades and reroutes the mower when a potential animal is identified. Ongoing evaluations with Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V. will provide expert input to help Navimow continue refining these capabilities.

“We are delighted to begin this partnership with Navimow and welcome its support for hedgehog rescue, rehabilitation and public awareness,” said Heike Kasten, Founder and Chairwoman of Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V. “Protecting hedgehogs depends not only on rescue efforts, but also on helping people understand how everyday garden choices affect them. Our experience using Navimow technology has reinforced our belief that convenient lawn care and consideration for animals do not have to be opposing goals. Combined with animal-friendly practices, thoughtfully designed technology can help people care for their gardens while remaining mindful of the animals that share them.”

As Kasten pointed out during the partnership discussions, leaving a small patch of grass unmown can provide a natural refuge for hedgehogs and other small creatures. Inspired by this insight, Navimow is now encouraging users to set aside a wild corner in their gardens, simply by marking it as a no‑go zone in the Navimow app. It’s a small change in settings, but a meaningful act of care for local wildlife.

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About Segway Navimow

Segway Navimow, subsidiary of Ninebot Limited (Stock Code: 689009.SH), is dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and sales of intelligent robots. Navimow is committed to deeply integrating robotics and AI into everyday life, delivering intelligent lawn care technology that creates lasting value for customers worldwide, and advancing Navimow as the world’s leading wire-free robotic lawn mower brand.

With a core team specialising in robotics and AI, the company operates across Beijing, Changzhou, Shenzhen, Amsterdam, Boston, Düsseldorf and Paris, supported by a global collaborative network.

The product lineup spans the i, H and X Series for residential use and the commercial-grade Terranox Series for professional landscaping, covering a full range of lawn sizes and scenarios. As the world’s No. 1 wire-free robotic lawn mower brand by retail sales volume for two consecutive years*, Navimow has expanded to more than 40 countries and regions across Europe, North America, and Australia as of May 2026.

* Data source: Euromonitor International. Measured by total brand retail sales volume (in units) in 2024 and 2025; research conducted in March 2026. Wire-free robotic lawn mowers are defined as robotic lawn mowers for residential or commercial use that operate without a physical boundary wire, using technologies such as UWB, vision-only navigation, RTK, or 3D LiDAR. These products are typically identified through product names or packaging claims.

About Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V.

Founded in 2019 and officially registered as a non-profit organization in April 2025, Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V. is a dedicated wildlife rescue initiative focused on the protection, medical rehabilitation, and care of European hedgehogs. Built on specialized veterinary training, continuous education, and expert collaboration, the shelter rescues and cares for 260 to 280 sick, injured, and orphaned hedgehogs every year. Fully funded by private donations and sponsorships, Igelhilfe Schulzendorf e.V. works tirelessly to preserve local garden biodiversity and ensure the survival of native wildlife. For more information or to support their work, visit www.igelhilfe-schulzendorf.de.

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Would You Trust It? ANSI’s 2027 Student Paper Competition Asks Students How Standards Build Confidence

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Competition Open to High School and College Students; Cash Prizes Available

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and its Committee on Education (CoE) today announced the launch of the 2027 Student Paper Competition, inviting high school and college students nationwide to explore how standards help the products, services, and technologies people rely on earn their trust. Entries are due by June 11, 2027.

About the 2027 Theme

Now in its sixteenth year, the theme for the 2027 paper competition is “Would You Trust It? Exploring How Standards Build Confidence in Products, Services, and Emerging Technologies.”

Every day, people rely on products and services they can’t personally inspect or test, and few stop to ask why they feel so sure about any of it. The 2027 competition asks students to dig into that confidence with one central question: What makes something trustworthy, and how do standards help get it there? For example, how can you be sure your sports helmet will protect your head? What prevents an e-bike battery from catching fire? Why is it safe to type your credit card number into a website? And would you trust a drone to drop your order at the right doorstep?

Research Areas

Students should choose one of three focus areas and examine how standards build confidence within it.

Products—Put Trust to the Test: The Standards Behind the Stuff You Buy, Wear, and Use

Sports Equipment, Clothing, and Wearables (helmet impact testing, flame-resistant children’s sleepwear, care labels, fitness trackers and smartwatches)Autonomous and Micromobility Vehicles (self-driving car safety and testing, e-bike and e-scooter battery fires, collision safety)Food Safety (preventing and detecting the most common foodborne pathogens, such as Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, and norovirus)

Services—Put Trust to the Test: Standards That Protect What You Share, Order, and Pay For

Social Media and E-Commerce (online privacy, age verification, secure payments, banking and card-security standards)

Food Delivery (drone delivery safety, temperature control in transit, allergen and ingredient labeling, tamper-evident packaging)

Emerging Technology—Put Trust to the Test: Standards That Help New Technology Earn Our Confidence and Gain Adoption

Artificial Intelligence (transparency, testing, risk management, responsible use)

Biometrics (fingerprint, face, and voice recognition; accuracy, spoofing prevention, protecting personal data)

Students with a different idea may propose their own topic, subject to approval, by contacting Lisa Rajchel (lrajchel@ansi.org).

Submission and Prize Information

All entries must meet the requirements in the ANSI 2027 Student Paper Competition flyer. Submissions must be original work (not AI-generated) and must not have been previously published.

Winning entries will be published on ansi.org and potentially in other media outlets. They will also be shared widely with the domestic and international standards community, including experts in government, industry, professional societies, and academic institutions.

Every qualifying submission earns the student a $20 gift card and a certificate of submission. The top high school paper wins $1,000, and the top paper from a student at an institution of higher learning wins $1,500. ANSI reserves the right to award no prizes based on the judges’ determination.

For full submission criteria, access the ANSI 2027 Student Paper Competition flyer. Email entries by June 11, 2027, to Lisa Rajchel, lrajchel@ansi.org. The winning papers will be announced in August 2027.

Resources for Research

ANSI has developed a list of suggested resources for research and reference:

Access materials for K-12 students 

Learn more about voluntary consensus standards and American National Standards

Search a list of approved American National StandardsSearch the organizations accredited by ANSI to develop American National Standards

Search for international standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Search for international electrotechnical standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Check out some user-friendly ANSI resources that show the breadth of standards’ impact

Read more about consumer safety, digital trust, AI, and other topics on ANSI’s online news archive or www.ansi.org

Read about the 2026 winners covering the theme “Imagine a World Without Standards or Rules—What Would Happen?” and view all previous years’ winning papers in the competition archive.

About the ANSI Committee on Education

The ANSI Committee on Education oversees all Institute initiatives related to standards and conformity assessment education and outreach, fulfills the objectives of the United States Standards Strategy (USSS), and responds to other issues that may be delegated by the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, or the National Policy Advisory Group.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.

The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org and access the latest news and content on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

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Orbis International commits to helping improve eye health for more than 18 million people

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Global commitment announced during the first Global Summit for Eye Health will strengthen the global eye health workforce, expand quality cataract care, and implement AI screening

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global eye care nonprofit Orbis International is committing an estimated US$32 million in financial and technical contributions from 2027 through 2030 to help strengthen eye health systems and expand access to quality eye care. The commitment aims to contribute to better eye health outcomes for more than 18 million people worldwide and support the professional development of more than 250,000 eye health professionals.

The commitment is being made in connection with the first Global Summit for Eye Health, hosted by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in technical collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The Summit brings together leaders from government, the public and private sectors, NGOs, and funding institutions to share ambitious commitments in order to reach the 1 billion people living with avoidable vision loss.

Orbis has endorsed the St. John’s Global Compact for Eye Health and its shared agenda for action, investment, and accountability. Orbis’s Summit commitments put that support into practice through workforce development, quality cataract care, and responsible use of digital technology and artificial intelligence.

“The Global Summit for Eye Health is an opportunity to turn shared ambition into practical action. Orbis supports the St. John’s Global Compact and is committing our expertise and resources to help countries build the workforce and systems needed to deliver lasting improvements in eye health,” said Kathleen Sherwin, President and CEO of Orbis International. “Working alongside governments and partners, we will focus on quality care and reaching people who too often go without it, particularly women, girls, and underserved communities.”

At the center of the commitment is a simple principle: lasting progress depends on countries having the people, skills, and systems to deliver quality eye care. Orbis International will work alongside ministries of health, WHO, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), civil society, professional associations, and private-sector partners, supporting country-led priorities and locally-led approaches.

Training more eye health professionals

One of the biggest barriers to quality eye care is access to a skilled workforce. By 2030, Orbis International plans to support the ongoing professional development of more than 250,000 eye health professionals globally, including through Cybersight, the world’s leading digital platform for eye health–connecting learning, mentorship, AI, and clinical support to strengthen eye-health systems at scale.

Orbis International will continue providing free access to Cybersight through 2030, representing an estimated US$15 million contribution over four years. Its capabilities will also be made available to support IAPB learning, training, and development initiatives.

“There is a global crisis in eye health: the lack of a trained workforce to treat and prevent conditions that cause blindness,” said Hunter Cherwek, Chief Medical Officer at Orbis International. “And the demand for trained professionals is only growing with the increase in the number of people with sight-threatening conditions who need eye care. These commitments help governments build that workforce, and Cybersight lets us reach professionals wherever they work.”

Expanding access to quality cataract care

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness globally; timely, high-quality surgery can restore sight. Orbis International will invest the equivalent of US$17 million in financial and technical contributions between 2027 and 2030 to strengthen the eye health workforce, improve surgical quality, build institutional capacity, and expand access to high-quality cataract services. The work will contribute toward WHO’s 2030 cataract targets and the SEE 2045 global initiative.

Working with governments and partners, including Alcon, Orbis International will support cataract training through hands-on clinical experience, digital learning, mentorship, and simulation.

“Closing the gap between what modern eye care can achieve and what patients can access is one of the most important eye health challenges of our time,” said David J. Endicott, Alcon’s Chief Executive Officer. “Solving it will require collaboration, investment, and a shared commitment to building the workforce and capacity needed to bring quality eye care to more people around the world.”

Bringing responsible AI into routine eye care

Beginning in 2027, Orbis International will partner with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to integrate AI-assisted diabetic retinopathy screening into routine diabetes care, supporting the Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative. The partners will work toward screening at least 80% screening coverage among people receiving diabetes care by 2030, with referral, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up pathways for patients who need further care.

“Antigua and Barbuda is proud to strengthen its partnership with Orbis International to make quality eye care accessible, equitable and sustainable for all,” said Walton Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations. “Beginning in 2027, this collaboration will advance AI-assisted screening for diabetic retinopathy, strengthen local capacity and expand early detection. Together with the support of other international partners, it will help us build a comprehensive eye care model that can be adapted across the Caribbean and other Small Island Developing States. Our ambition is clear: to protect sight, expand opportunity and demonstrate that small island nations can lead in inclusive health innovation. No one should lose their sight—or their opportunity to thrive—to a condition we have the means to prevent or treat.”

Orbis International will also generate evidence and share lessons from the program to help inform the responsible adoption and potential scale-up of similar approaches in other countries.

A commitment to lasting change

The commitments build on Orbis International’s approach of investing in eye care professionals and institutions, so improvements continue long after an individual program ends. Orbis will provide direct support to strengthen government-led systems and institutions in 16 countries, while offering global access to learning, mentorship, and clinical support through Cybersight across more than 200 countries and territories. Its approach will place particular attention on women, girls, and underserved communities. Its work combines training with partnerships, technology, and health-system strengthening designed to bring quality care closer to the communities that need it.

The commitments will run from January 2027 through December 2030, covering priority areas including cataract, diabetic retinopathy, childhood eye health, and refractive error.

About Orbis International

Orbis International works around the world to prevent blindness and restore sight for children and adults in places where eye care is out of reach—so vision problems don’t make it harder to learn, earn a living, or enjoy life. Around 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, but with the right care, 90% of it is completely avoidable. That is why Orbis trains doctors, nurses, and other eye care professionals to provide care in their own communities—and works to make sure people of all ages can access the eye exams, glasses, medicine, and surgeries they need to protect and restore their sight. Orbis began this work more than 40 years ago with the Flying Eye Hospital, a teaching hospital on a plane that brings expert training and care where they’re needed most. Today, we also work with local hospitals and clinics across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to make eye care available to more people, and we use and develop technology—like our award-winning Cybersight e-learning and telehealth platform, artificial intelligence screening, and virtual reality training—to help eye care teams treat patients more effectively. To learn more, please visit orbis.org.

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Jenna Montgomery
Associate Director, Global Communications and Marketing
jenna.montgomery@orbis.org

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ERMProtect Selected to Present on U.S. Cybersecurity and Cybercrime to International Delegation

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MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ERMProtect, a leading cybersecurity and digital forensics firm, was nominated by Global Ties Miami and selected by the U.S. Department of State to share its expertise with a delegation from 32 countries participating in the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program on Oct. 29, 2026.

During the session, ERMProtect led an in-depth discussion about how the United States addresses cybercrime through a combination of laws and regulations, cybersecurity standards, law enforcement and private-sector expertise. The ERMProtect team discussed U.S. approaches to preventing and responding to cyberattacks, shared practical insight into how digital forensics and cybercrime investigations are conducted, and addressed threats such as data breaches, cryptocurrency theft, fraud, and ransomware.

Representing ERMProtect were Silka Gonzalez, President and Founder; Ana Maria Martinez, In-House Counsel and Consultant; and Dr. Collin Connors, AI Practice Lead.

Global Ties connects international leaders with U.S. counterparts to exchange expertise and build relationships that can help address shared global challenges. The Miami office is led by its President and CEO Athena Passera, Ph.D.

Miami was the delegation’s final U.S. stop. Participants included professionals working in cybercrime investigations, cybersecurity policy, law enforcement, national cyber defense, government, academia, law and the private sector. They represented countries across Europe and Eurasia, including Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Malta, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Turkey.

Global Ties Miami serves as South Florida’s local hub for international exchange, bringing international visitors together with local professionals and communities through citizen diplomacy and professional programs.

The exchange reinforced a central message: Cybersecurity crosses borders, making international collaboration and information- sharing critical to combating cybercrime.

About ERMProtect
ERMProtect is a leading cybersecurity firm headquartered in Miami, with over 28 years of experience helping organizations secure their environments, protect their data, and ensure compliance. Serving hundreds of clients across 40+ industries worldwide, ERMProtect offers a full suite of cybersecurity services including compliance and IT security audits, penetration testing, PCI compliance, incident response, data breach and fraud investigations, AI implementation, outsourcing, and on-demand security consulting. The company’s training division offers a 100+ module library of Security Awareness Training and in-person, PhD-led sessions that teach organizations how to protect data and incorporate better security.

About Global Ties Miami
Global Ties Miami brings international visitors and South Florida communities together through citizen diplomacy and international exchange. Its mission is to foster global understanding, cooperation, goodwill, and friendships while working toward a more peaceful and prosperous world. The organization hosts international visitors and facilitates connections with South Florida professionals and communities.

Learn more about Global Ties at https://www.globaltiesmiami.org/ and https://www.globaltiesus.org/.

Learn more about ERMProtect at www.ermprotect.com

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