YARBO SNOWBOT Snow Blower Robot Review

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • SNOWBOT is the world's FIRST ROBOT SNOWBLOWER! Like Roomba for your Driveway. But is it up to the job? See how it worked for me & my thoughts on this groundbreaking Snowblower powered by a battery.
    Snowbot loaned me with his machine at no charge. No commissions, scripts or requirements were part of this video.
    Check me out on Instagram for great photos and more project updates
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    Disclaimer:
    Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Silver Cymbal assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Silver Cymbal recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Silver Cymbal.
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  • @SilverCymbal
    @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому +96

    *Update: There are multiple reasons I would avoid this company & never buy this product* - I have repeatedly offered these guys a second chance, free review. Every request has been ignored - Instead they are working with channels that don't review equipment, all sponsored of course to be sure of the outcome.

    • @W2mNm
      @W2mNm 2 роки тому +2

      😂 you're going to see that racing down the street by May! Seriously though, that was a great donation!

    • @randoir1863
      @randoir1863 2 роки тому +2

      That's so great of you to donate it ! If any one can tweak that machine, its the up and coming builders of tomorrow!!!

    • @manofsan
      @manofsan 2 роки тому +4

      Thanks for this review. I was looking forward to seeing this snowbot clear some driveways, but you've shown me a much more realistic picture of what it's capable of. Thanks for showing us the reality, warts and all.

    • @VanlilfewithDaleandBailey
      @VanlilfewithDaleandBailey 2 роки тому

      I such high hopes. Lets hope the next version is actually practical to use.

    • @stt9895
      @stt9895 2 роки тому +2

      Hey someone is using your logo for spam on UA-cam!

  • @explorenaked
    @explorenaked 2 роки тому +155

    In my neighbor hood the automated snow removing system is the neighbor kid looking to make a few bucks. Pretty reliable and doesn't get paid until the job is done. Imagine that.

    • @snowgorilla9789
      @snowgorilla9789 2 роки тому +22

      I can't remember the last time I saw a kid shovel snow, never mind for money, when we were young blah, blah, blah

    • @MsTonya417
      @MsTonya417 2 роки тому +14

      In my neighborhood I’m the “automated snow removal system “ the “kid” at 45 years old shoveling and snow blowing. No one in my neighborhood wants to leave their house to do anything like the good old days. Lol

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 2 роки тому +4

      In my neighborhood it’s 20 and 30
      Year old Latin men. They are out after ever storm.

    • @richardmeyer5518
      @richardmeyer5518 2 роки тому +4

      They still make them?

    • @lengould9262
      @lengould9262 2 роки тому +3

      16 you old grandson lives here, talks a lot about wanting to "bulk up", but only helped a bit shoveling snow once of ten times this winter. Bring on the bot.

  • @603Madison
    @603Madison 2 роки тому +76

    Wow, this thing is horrible! Thank you for the honest review!

  • @unpronounceable8012
    @unpronounceable8012 2 роки тому +109

    Thanks for the honest review. It wasn't a great sign from the beginning that you had to be on turbo mode to get anything on a relatively light day

    • @SnowingNapalm
      @SnowingNapalm 2 роки тому +2

      yeah not even sure why non turbo mode is offered ... maybe incase you have the light fluffy flakes thats just really light blowing snow can be more efficient in weak mode and then stay in high torque mode for actually moving the real stuff actually if going for the high rpm version a heavy flywheel to store the energy once spun up like a battlebot could then hammer the ice to chunks shredding and throwing it further by rocking back n forth into the target snow giving time to spin up between hammerings

    • @ltmesq
      @ltmesq 2 роки тому +2

      That snow actually appeared relatively wet/heavy

  • @CityPrepping
    @CityPrepping 2 роки тому +66

    While I don’t get snow, this is entertaining nonetheless

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому +12

      Thank you! The snow is fun for the kids, but I am not sure I would miss it too much.

  • @silverlocomotive9127
    @silverlocomotive9127 2 роки тому +69

    Great review. I for the life of me cant understand how crap like this ever makes it to the marketplace. This last storm was the lightest and fluffiest snow in recent memory.

    • @cumulusvapes7
      @cumulusvapes7 2 роки тому +2

      @@andrewmaher5743 No doubt! I have a Massey ferguson ride em with a 42' blower and it can barely keep up with the snow we get! You would need 3 dozen of them things and even still, the way it comes down, they would be frozen in place till spring! Would just be like a few dozen lil speed bumps till then! lol Would have to hire a security guard to watch them, so you wouldnt lose them, ppl be out there at 4 am trying to chip it out of the ice to sell it for beer! No thanks! lol

    • @JoeR203
      @JoeR203 2 роки тому +7

      A leaf blower would have done better.

    • @petebusch9069
      @petebusch9069 2 роки тому +2

      It made it to marketplace because they ran out of money designing it and had to screw over those who bought one so they could continue development. What a deceptive thing to do, its clear this thing needs development. I would guess a device like this would need to weigh a minimum of at least 500 pounds to get any kind of real traction.

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 2 роки тому

      @@andrewmaher5743 , people that are like yourself are ironically the ones that are not contributing to the human gene pool.

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 2 роки тому

      I think that the size of the device is not the issue, but, rather, how it is constructed. I am convinced that a good snowplow needs to function less like a conventional snowplow and to function, at least in its first part, anyway, like a vacuum cleaner, as ice that would be sucked into the machine could then be immediately transported to the blower part of the snowplow. However, after that step and device are both done, a trio of devices could be used, namely, a laser that goes across the sidewalk, or area that is covered in ice, or a device that is a bunch of ice hammers and blades that alternate hitting the sidewalk, though I think that the laser ice removal device would be easier to build, and, after the ice is removed, it could be heated with a device that functions like a drying function of a dishwasher, and the third device can completely dry off the area to the point where there is not even the option to have black ice on the area that the snow and ice were removed from in the first place.

  • @SimpleTruth1309
    @SimpleTruth1309 2 роки тому +54

    My Toro 4 stroke single stage would self propel faster than I could walk if I tipped it forward by lifting the handle slightly, the rotating rubber snow blades would grab the driveway and propel the unit forward. It’s not that heavy either. I’m a small (unfit) guy and can carry it up the stairs to clear a large deck in the back of the house. So snowblowers don’t need to be ‘heavy’ to do a good job.

    • @mikeFPS1980
      @mikeFPS1980 2 роки тому

      All you really need is a single stage for about 80% of snowstorms, for the other 20% you might have to hit it twice to get good results! I have 2 Honda snowblowers, a single stage one i purchased like 10 years ago and this past summer i purchased a 2 stage Honda (20+ year: old) with the track drive for 200 bucks what a steal almost zero rust dude had a heated garage and cleaned after each use, i still use the single stage more often but when that huge storm comes the big Honda is great!

    • @everybodysjonathan
      @everybodysjonathan 2 роки тому +4

      With my 30 year old toro ccr2000 I need to speed walk to keep pace with it. The more snow falls the further it throws it. Suzuki power ❤️

    • @OscyJack-
      @OscyJack- 2 роки тому +1

      My neighbors all have small single stage. I have a big two stage.
      For the average snowfall of 5" or less, the single stages seem to perform better and faster and are easier to wield. We also have slab driveways, and the single stage adapts much better whereas my 2 stage will leave areas unevenly cleared at the slab gaps.
      I'm impressed with those little guys

    • @TrillMurray
      @TrillMurray 2 роки тому

      You must get less snow than me lol

    • @dirkdiggler9379
      @dirkdiggler9379 2 роки тому +1

      4 strokes are garbage. Give me the old 2 stroke

  • @TheNortheastAl
    @TheNortheastAl 2 роки тому +44

    Thanks for giving us the truth on this snow blower robot. I’d hate to be the one who wasted money on purchasing it. Seemed like a great idea, but poorly executed.

    • @noheat4929
      @noheat4929 2 роки тому +4

      Lol. This thing is a joke. They’re trying to defend its usefulness, but all their videos show it “working” in 1” of snow. Better off buying a li-on leaf blower to quickly move the dustings of snow this thing can handle.

    • @fenwayfan81
      @fenwayfan81 2 роки тому +2

      @@yarboglobal you couldn’t even move a small 2 inch pile of snow and you think it would handle the blizzard that just came through?

    • @Jordanb911
      @Jordanb911 2 роки тому

      @@yarboglobal I love the idea but it would never work for me unless it was a 2 stage and had a self charge dock and knew to clear snow ever 3 inches or so. I tend to deal with wet snow more than light dry snow.

  • @memsb1
    @memsb1 2 роки тому +9

    I get suspicious if a channel is anyways singing praises of products. It feels like the channel is just for sponsors. Honest and accurate reviews will always be appreciated!

  • @rybfish76
    @rybfish76 2 роки тому +41

    You know with the boomers retiring every day and the younger workforce happy to work from home, these types of machines are going to be critical for our aging population. While this little machine might not be the answer to this problem, I'm glad they are working on these robot machines to make them better. Great honest review!

    • @RustyShackelford_
      @RustyShackelford_ 2 роки тому +8

      What an ignorant comment

    • @bcc5701
      @bcc5701 2 роки тому

      @@RustyShackelford_ you wanna plow the snow for them cuz I dont

    • @rybfish76
      @rybfish76 2 роки тому +4

      @@UncleFjester woah seems like somebody didn't eat their grape nuts this morning.

    • @tlc12070
      @tlc12070 2 роки тому

      Shut up boomer!

    • @sprucesoldier
      @sprucesoldier 2 роки тому

      Lazy Little Bastards

  • @mikeFPS1980
    @mikeFPS1980 2 роки тому +6

    First i love the honest review, that gives your other reviews so much legitimacy, although i would never consider a robot to do snow blowing or even cut my grass, heck i returned my roomba vacuum because it wasn’t good enough! There is somethings a robot just can’t do! Keep up the good work!

  • @drintro
    @drintro 2 роки тому +17

    I can't believe how clueless the designers of this are about basic physics. I'd like to see a bot that can just operate my Ariens Deluxe 30.

    • @RARufus
      @RARufus 2 роки тому

      Yes, when dealing with a lot of snow, size, mass and power are king when it comes to making it easier.

  • @cherylskates
    @cherylskates 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks! When I saw the size of it, I wondered how it could possibly handle the 01/29/22 MA blizzard. Hope you post the next version & it performs better.

  • @rrad8106
    @rrad8106 2 роки тому +6

    As soon as you introduced it, I knew it was a failure, and for all the reasons you mentioned. We had our first substantial snow in two years this weekend (22 inches), and my old Toro 622 had problems with the depth. Even though the snow was light and fluffy, it still took 5 hours to clear the driveway. I really had to wrangle with the machine (which was still considerably better than just shoveling!). A robot machine would have just died. Period. Thank you for panning the technology!

    • @scottm5342
      @scottm5342 2 роки тому +1

      I understand the "depth" issue, however...just thinking out loud here:
      What if these (future design) "roblowers" were trained to learn the perimeter AND they are sent out DURING the storm?
      By this I mean: Why wait until the storm is over?
      (Future thinking here)
      As soon as the local weather station reports at least 1" (or 25.4mm) of snow has fallen...my "RoBlower" (my made up name...don't steal it! :) is sent out to start cleaning the driveway.
      Maybe it keeps snowing?
      Ok...it goes back and does it again after getting the signal...
      Running out of watts?
      It gets sent to the recharge station.
      It keeps repeating this until the storm is done.
      * By having my RoBlower go out in multiple passes, it mitigates the depth issue. *
      R Rad,
      I don't deny the technology is not here (yet) but there were a LOT of people around the world trying to make an airplane...they all made mistakes...and some people actually made it work.
      :)

    • @TheVermontrules
      @TheVermontrules Рік тому

      If you go to the website for the robot, it is not designed to snowblow 2 feet of snow. If you use the app and program it correctly, it’s fully autonomous and supposed to go out multiple times during the storm and do a little at a time, so your driveways stays clear. I’m not saying this particular model works, but it’s a good idea and I’m sure they’ll be in use in the next few years.

  • @breezy0037
    @breezy0037 2 роки тому +20

    I'm super glad to see an honest review. I know people that get free things from companies to review in their videos. Not that I want someones product to fail but it's good to e honest about it when they do

    • @gabenorman8735
      @gabenorman8735 Рік тому

      Looks like there could be potential also looks like a single stage blower which we're never made to move a lot of snow a little more weight a two-stage auger and impeller maybe couple studs on the tracks could be onto something there I just no removal for a living I still think it'll be a while before I'm replaced you'll definitely need a smooth flat concrete or asphalt driveway to be effective few more years I don't think it'll be putting me out of a job just yet All in all pretty cool

  • @manofsan
    @manofsan 2 роки тому +13

    *Thanks for this review. I was looking forward to seeing this snowbot clear some driveways, but you've shown me a much more realistic picture of what it's capable of. Thanks for showing us the reality, warts and all.*

  • @Hppyzmbie
    @Hppyzmbie 2 роки тому

    It's great that there are companies out there trying to bring new tech to market. It is unfortunate that this is a bust but it's still cool to see. Thank you for the honest review, your viewers appreciate it!

  • @ProlificInvention
    @ProlificInvention 2 роки тому +2

    Pretty awesome you can control it wirelessly, also with a little design tweaking I can see this thing working as intended.

  • @lawnmowerdude
    @lawnmowerdude 2 роки тому +5

    I think the best case for this type of machine is to
    Repeatedly clean your driveway as it actively snowing.

    • @coreysuffield
      @coreysuffield 2 роки тому

      exactly, it wasn't given a chance to function in its designed manner, like a roomba that runs all the time on a schedule so it starts clearing as the snow stars falling so it only has to deal with tiny layers of snow at a time and just continuously clears

    • @Mark-jd1jx
      @Mark-jd1jx 2 роки тому

      ​@@coreysuffield The issue with having it continuously run is you can't, It will run for only 1 hour and 30 minutes before losing all of it's battery and then having to recharge for 2 hours which you have to do your self a roomba will go and recharge it's self while this cannot. and in those 2 hours you may get more snow than this thing can handle.

  • @muskietime
    @muskietime 2 роки тому

    Damn? Guess Ill have to keep using my Toro Powerclear 21”!
    I do my house (driveway and sidewalk), three other houses and a walking path near us.
    The Toro is very good (in 7th year with it) but I find I have to slightly lift the handle for the built-in Scraper to really cut to the asphalt or concrete.
    Wish this version worked.
    Appreciate all of your Reviews. Will be enjoyable having the best lawn in the neighborhood with little effort again by just following your previous Videos (aeration, seeding, fertilizing, watering) plus my adding bug removal (Grub-Ex) and Scott’s Fungicide regularly applied.
    Be well.

  • @TheLawngineer
    @TheLawngineer 2 роки тому +5

    Oh man! Maybe they need to get 2 or 3 stage options. Shame that it didn’t work out in the end.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому +1

      I was very bummed out by this, they may figure it out in the end but it would have to be a lot heavier I think to make it work.

    • @TheLawngineer
      @TheLawngineer 2 роки тому

      @@SilverCymbal am I correct in that they are still beta testing these? Like, they aren’t for sale yet, right?

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому

      @@TheLawngineer What they told me is that you can order a S1 and they will ship it to you for $2600 I believe, but they will give you the S2 for free when it comes out. So its production but still kind of in development

    • @aguyandhiscomputer
      @aguyandhiscomputer 2 роки тому +1

      2-3 stage would be too heavy.

    • @TheLawngineer
      @TheLawngineer 2 роки тому +1

      @@yarboglobal I think it’s a great idea to send out units like this to test out and collect feedback to develop a better product! Thanks for the response! Looking forward to seeing how the final product comes along. It’s exciting to see the robotic technology being used this way.

  • @mikeboyer1114
    @mikeboyer1114 2 роки тому +5

    Keep up the great honest reviews!

  • @moremartin320
    @moremartin320 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. Cool video! I guess this robot will be great in the future with some improvements. I guess they also need to make it much larger, to be able to fight against the snow. This little fellow is to small. I'm from northern Europe, and I have experienced 1-2 m of snow. So, you need some heavy equipment to move that. Looking forward to V2.

  • @mrMacGoover
    @mrMacGoover 2 роки тому +1

    The main problem seemed to be ground clearance issues with the undercarriage getting hung up on snow. When you look at a conventional tracked snow blower, there's up to 4 to 5 inches of clearance between the rear chassis and the ground. The company should look at the spacing of modern military tanks as an example of chassis spacing and clearances.

  • @edwardf991
    @edwardf991 Рік тому

    Thanks for honest review. I'm looking for a remote controlled snowplow/ blower as I'm physically challenged and have to hire someone to plow my little sidewalk and driveway. I hope someone will develop a better one.

  • @seanpeine9258
    @seanpeine9258 2 роки тому

    Exciting! To bad it did not work well, but that is how I feel about my electric snowblower that I walk behind it’s only good for about half the snow fall. When it works it works well. Hope they stick with it. Thanks for an honest review!

  • @elcheapo5302
    @elcheapo5302 2 роки тому +3

    Snowthrowing is a very physical activity, either through an operator on the handles, or mounted to a tractor or skid steer. My two stage Toro HD weighs over 250lbs, and it still sometimes requires a little muscle on my part when the snow gets serious.

    • @Bremend
      @Bremend 2 роки тому

      And forget about wet snow, or if any leaves get burried

    • @TheRandompaint
      @TheRandompaint 2 роки тому

      Or like what we got in Ohio with a layer of ice under the snow, I had to pull out a metal hoe to get the job done

  • @Briefcase217
    @Briefcase217 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for honest reviews! The reason I watch!

  • @W2mNm
    @W2mNm 2 роки тому +1

    I was rooting for it to do at least a little better than that. Too bad. Maybe it could be used to fetch the mail lol.
    Thanks for your review! Always detailed and honest! Good filming of it too.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому +1

      Me too, I was so excited for this one and I have hope that the company may do more with it, they are nice folks but the performance is what it is so maybe they will figure it out for the S2 model

  • @TerminatoR99
    @TerminatoR99 2 роки тому +6

    I live in Canada and love automation, if they can figure how to make one work, would be awesome!

    • @michaelcharach
      @michaelcharach 2 роки тому

      I totally agree. But this thing is garbage.

  • @AmruteshPuranik
    @AmruteshPuranik 2 роки тому

    Oh dear lord. This was a sad story. I was really hoping this works. Thanks for the review.
    I have ordered one long time ago and it's taking for ever to reach me.

  • @no1slisteninganyway
    @no1slisteninganyway 2 роки тому +7

    Interesting idea. I just saw a review of the Ryobi electric snow blower. It takes 4 40v batteries and I don't think it lasts more than 30 minutes but boy, does it move snow. Ryobi needs to automate that thing.

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 2 роки тому

      My neighbor had that unit and he says it goes for over and hour and he does his driveway and sidewalk. Which are both small. I was thinking of getting one for my deck.

    • @no1slisteninganyway
      @no1slisteninganyway 2 роки тому

      @@mtadams2009 Good to know. Thanks.

    • @jonsedman3416
      @jonsedman3416 2 роки тому

      My buddy had on and I drove him around and they did 5 decent size driveways. They have different ones. I think the smallest is like 16 inch wide and then the big ass there’s like 24 or something like that. This one took two batteries. The size of the batteries also dictate how long it last for. I think he said that they were seven amp hour batteries. The batteries alone were like 700.00. I was actually really impressed.

  • @Bremend
    @Bremend 2 роки тому +1

    "I'm going to use the included remote" *Pulls out a gaming controller*

  • @zwebsterz
    @zwebsterz 2 роки тому +9

    You’d think whoever made this thing had tested it at least once in real snow. I believe the manufacturer is using you to test it for the first time.

    • @michaelcharach
      @michaelcharach 2 роки тому

      I live in Canada and we get lots of snow. There is no real snow. It can come down light and fluffy like feathers or crazy thick and slushy, or any variation in-between. My ego snow blower works good on the fluffy light stuff, excellent on the stuff in the middle but would struggle with that really heavy snow you showed in the video.

  • @MrSquareart
    @MrSquareart 2 роки тому

    Wow that's so interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing

  • @MrPromerican
    @MrPromerican 2 роки тому +2

    Great review SC.
    It needs an over size traction tire....triangular shape probably. Geofencing would be best instead of those poles. R&D dept needs to go back to the drawing board...

    • @MrPromerican
      @MrPromerican 2 роки тому

      @@yarboglobal I am excited to see it. Can't wait..

  • @Clint3571
    @Clint3571 2 роки тому +1

    Just from a quick glance, I think this thing could use some decent wear shoes on the sides with a good approach angle. It seems like it is getting hung up on a sharp angle that is too low to the ground. Ego has a well-reviewed two stage blower that seems like it would be a better platform to build off of.

  • @DiHandley
    @DiHandley 2 роки тому +2

    Just for testing purposes you could have put something really heavy on top to see if it improves traction.

  • @FezCaliph
    @FezCaliph 2 роки тому

    I was happy to see so much snow specifically for this video!

  • @simplesimon755
    @simplesimon755 2 роки тому

    Sorry this wasn't a success for you but I appreciate you posting it if only to help us see what things are considered during a test. I'm in South Texas so hopefully we won't ever need one of these (looking at you winter storm of 2021) but still, it's always good to learn a thing or two.

  • @BunkMasterFlex77
    @BunkMasterFlex77 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the honest review!

  • @plasmaman9592
    @plasmaman9592 2 роки тому

    Plan ahead and get an in ground meeting system. I did mine myself and it cost me less than $2,500 not counting the concrete that was already going to be put down. I used pex pipes and a propane instant water heater. I knew before building a house that I didn't want to plow or shovel snow. I run it before the show starts so you don't get snow to stick to show off to the neighbors. The snow will over run the system in a blizzard but catch back up when the snow slows

  • @scotthester2189
    @scotthester2189 2 роки тому

    Great review , awesome idea if it could work.

  • @adisharr
    @adisharr 2 роки тому

    These last few snow falls I've needed to get a running start into the snow with my Toro and I'm 255 lbs. No way this little bot is going to do anything as you have certainly demonstrated 😂

  • @michaelwhiting668
    @michaelwhiting668 2 роки тому +1

    Great channel, always interesting information.

  • @JohnS-er7jh
    @JohnS-er7jh 9 місяців тому

    thanks for posting this video. I figured this wouldn't work that effectvely. And the price for the Unit and the Snow Blower attachment is around $6,000 ! Forget it.

  • @ltmesq
    @ltmesq 2 роки тому +1

    Performed as I would have expected

  • @countryside8122
    @countryside8122 2 роки тому

    I like my Cub Cadet 3x. It throws quite far and has a great auger system. Not sure what kind of lithium batteries they use, but most freeze in temperatures below zero.

  • @Combatcm
    @Combatcm 2 роки тому

    Needs studs or tires. Need more PSI on the contact patch. Tracks sound like a great idea but with little weight they slip. Plus those treads are probably hard rubber. Cutting some sipes in the treads might make them more pliable to grip.

  • @AJsGreenTopics
    @AJsGreenTopics 2 роки тому

    We get 10 plus inches of snow. I will stick to my 2 stage snowblower. Thanks for sharing. 😎

  • @eosjoe565
    @eosjoe565 2 роки тому +1

    I can see it now... the unit goes haywire... you run up and kick the stop button only for it to reply "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that. " :-)

  • @dogpalacedogtraining
    @dogpalacedogtraining Рік тому

    The man who created it is now making snowbot into yarbot with various attachments.. and when I looked most of the stuff shown looks very artificial and poorly at that... im in the facebook group.. and now when I look here it looks the same and same movement.. I was suspicious of it and im truly grateful I found your review. Thank you!! ❤️

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for the nice note. I have been watching Yarbo, Toadi, Luba & Novabot very closely & the companies behind them. The claims for Yarbo unit are absolutely ridiculous, imo. It mows, blows, tows and people are led to believe they will never do yard work again when they couldn't even get snow removal right. I will be releasing another video shortly about what is happening with these devices and to avoid the kickstarter/inidigo variety. One thing is for sure, until a REAL ipartial demo is provided the rest is all trick shots, clever editing and CGI. As I said before, if the unit is real send me one and I will be the first to offer a free, featured video to show it off and help them sell it.

  • @Leonardokite
    @Leonardokite 2 роки тому +1

    I was hoping for a glowing review since that is an awesome idea. But although I'm sad it didn't work, I'm glad you gave it an honest review. Maybe someday.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому +1

      Me too, I was extremely let down. I knew there would be issues but the performance was so frustrating it was a bad surprise

    • @coreysuffield
      @coreysuffield 2 роки тому

      this was not an honest review, he never set up the beacons, and just ran it in the worst possible conditions, "see it just doesn't" after being placed in conditions it was never designed for and only ran it with the controller like a manually operated snow plow "see not as good as a real snow plow" when that is literally not what it is

  • @cooper10182
    @cooper10182 2 роки тому

    As an idea, it has merit. I say the biggest problems are the weight distribution (center of gravity would probably work better slightly more forward ) and battery technology not being able to deliver enough power.

  • @christophertaylor3644
    @christophertaylor3644 2 роки тому +2

    It makes you wonder if the company tested it in actual snow.

  • @functionalvanconversion4284

    Thanks for posting this, I was going to purchase the 3 in 1 model they currently advertise and was skeptical of the performance. Kids in my neighborhood like to move their fingers not there bodies:)

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  Рік тому

      Their entire new campaign has been a failure. They promised everyone a delivery in November, last month. They showed pictures of it being boxed up and people bought into this. Nothing was delivered, the usual BS lockdown excuse, shipping issues, all after no communications for a month. Now they say the machine has problems and will be shipped far into the future. But of course they continue to take orders. I would stay as far away from this company as possible.

  • @Jbiglin
    @Jbiglin 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the honest review. I’m not sure I’d buy one even if it did work, but your video was informative nonetheless

  • @cbaxter6527
    @cbaxter6527 2 роки тому

    Try one or two sand bags on top. The lithium batteries are too light.
    Few years back, girl in 1/2 ton pickup with bald all season tires in back was stuck in the snow on side street. I suggested need weight over rear axle. It only required 4 adults standing on the bumper holding the tail gate. She drove out to the main street like a Sunday drive without a concern in the world. Yah! traction works everytime.

  • @paxhumana2015
    @paxhumana2015 2 роки тому

    What if you have stairs to shovel snow off of, or ice to remove from either the steps or sidewalks that you are using the Snowbot on, out of curiosity?

  • @tomdonahue8110
    @tomdonahue8110 2 роки тому

    Exactly what I thought would happen when you showed us this machine in the first video. Something's are better the old fashion way.

    • @SilverCymbal
      @SilverCymbal  2 роки тому +2

      The first test was about 3 weeks ago and I really thought it was a fluke or something but after this weekend, I have no doubts that its not ready for prime time.

  • @allensadicario5196
    @allensadicario5196 2 роки тому

    Always awesome info thanks again brother

  • @flyshacker
    @flyshacker 2 роки тому

    Not ready for prime time. But thanks for the review!

  • @randoir1863
    @randoir1863 2 роки тому +1

    Well back to the drawing board for the makers of snowbot !!!!!!

  • @rfcasey
    @rfcasey 2 роки тому

    This product will eventually be produced to perfection. There is definitely a market for it. The elderly and the handicap. You do not have to move alot of snow to get a heart attack. Many people, in shape, and not overweight have experienced heart attacks from moving a mere 3 inches of snow. You do not realize it, but you put a tremendous amount stress on your heart shoveling in the cold. Believe it or not when they get this machine right, it will save countless lives, and no one will realize it.

  • @mwolrich
    @mwolrich 2 роки тому +3

    Don’t feel bad for Snowbot, even my John Deere 318 with the 54” snowplow blade didn’t do well in Saturdays Nor’Easter…. Probably if they load it up with heavy LiFePO4 batteries, it would have enough power and weight to do better

    • @rfcasey
      @rfcasey 2 роки тому

      Put some lug tires on your 318 and you will get her done

  • @88Heckenlively
    @88Heckenlively 2 роки тому

    I sent this to my dad that is 84 and still shovels his driveway (Spokane, Wa) and he laughed pretty hard.

  • @Marvin-fn7ks
    @Marvin-fn7ks 2 роки тому

    I was hoping this would be awesome and I could run it from our southern USA home. Probably will get there eventually .

  • @mr.m3837
    @mr.m3837 2 роки тому +2

    For what that is able to do, you might as well just drive over it.
    Looks like fun to operate though 👍🏻

  • @sueeld1
    @sueeld1 2 роки тому +1

    Haha. I love your videos. That was entertaining. I would love one of those for my driveway but maybe by version 20 it will work in MN. Do you think it would throw wood chips? I have a bunch of wood chips down that I wanted to move. Maybe it would vacuum those up and shoot it into a wheel barrow or trailer for me? #videoidea

  • @warrenscorner
    @warrenscorner 2 роки тому +1

    I saw this on another channel. They were blowing about 2” of powder snow. I knew it wouldn’t push through that wet heavy stuff. I’ll stick with my Kubota tractor. In 15 years it’s never failed me.

    • @TheRandompaint
      @TheRandompaint 2 роки тому

      I'll stick to using my children as child labor

    • @warrenscorner
      @warrenscorner 2 роки тому

      @@TheRandompaint how do you do that? We have two teenage grandchildren living next door. You can’t get them to leave the house.

  • @philsipad
    @philsipad 2 роки тому +1

    I can actually see this thing work if you leave it out there blowing back and forth as soon as you see couple inches on the ground. The trick with something like this is since it is doing all the work just leave the thing outside blowing continuously and swap the battery whenever it runs out.

    • @jedidiah5131
      @jedidiah5131 2 роки тому

      I can see thieves just waiting to snag this thing, and sell the battery.

    • @devlinasssociatesllc4569
      @devlinasssociatesllc4569 Рік тому

      Agreed, it hasto be running before it piles up too much

  • @1999Shortstuff
    @1999Shortstuff 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 250 foot long, horseshoe, concrete driveway that had a sharp incline (my house is 18' above street level). The former owner installed a heating system under the driveway, but it never worked correctly. I would love to buy a Snowbot or anything similiar that works and will solve my winter-time driveway headaches.

    • @buzrash
      @buzrash 2 роки тому

      No snowblower robot in the world can handle the length and grade of your driveway. Stop being cheap and Hire a reputable snow removal person and your winter headache will be gone.

    • @1999Shortstuff
      @1999Shortstuff 2 роки тому

      @@buzrash Maybe you didnt hear the news; however, the Wright Brothers built a contraption that can actually fly. Also, man has walked on the moon. Mark my words, if a consumer need exists for something, an inovative person(s) will build it. BTW, I am not cheap. I currently own a very expensive and powerful skidsteer to clear my driveway (if you don't know what that is, look it up). However, I am always looking for the next great idea, especially one that involves reducing wintertime work.

  • @angrygaragemechanic
    @angrygaragemechanic 2 роки тому

    Well,it was fun to watch but I'll stick with my Ego 2 stage 😂

  • @DaveSomething
    @DaveSomething 2 роки тому

    the way I see it, a path in the snow is an invitation to my door... don't want any of that! neat video though.

  • @MalikElectricandRepairingstore
    @MalikElectricandRepairingstore 2 роки тому

    Awesome work Big lk 👍 stay safe stay connected 🥰💯👍

  • @d_dizzie_druck5753
    @d_dizzie_druck5753 2 роки тому

    next place for this snowbot:
    The box is locked, the lights are on, its robot fighting time🤣

  • @ohioplayer-bl9em
    @ohioplayer-bl9em 2 роки тому

    I think that since it's automatic you could send it out during the storm several times. Charge. Release.. charge release. And so on so it would only have to deal with a few inches each time. It almost looks like the blower chute is clogged up on yours.

  • @rogerveium3753
    @rogerveium3753 2 роки тому

    Great addition to a Miami home!

  • @grants169
    @grants169 2 роки тому +1

    22 winters of homeownership and I still prefer the shovel over any blower. My driveway is 2-lane average length, but it's kinda steep. Any machine I put on it struggled to do anything and I went right back to the shovel that takes less effort and time.

    • @eosjoe565
      @eosjoe565 2 роки тому +3

      I'm pretty sure you are in the extreme minority. :-) It also sounds like your snow blower needed some tire chains.

    • @grants169
      @grants169 2 роки тому +2

      @@eosjoe565 the slope of driveway isn't conducive for a blower unless maybe some big ass commercial blower that takes up entirely too much room to be used like 3 hours per year.

  • @Scotty_in_Ohio
    @Scotty_in_Ohio 2 роки тому

    Gas powered and some added weight for traction would be improvements I would consider. With a gas engine it may limit where you could sell these (i.e. not in California). My 2 stroke snow thrower and John Deere lawn tractor (4 stroke) are the last gas powered lawn equipment pieces I have - everything else is battery powered so I'm not a battery powered "hater" though the sheer amount of load and power demands for a battery powered piece of equipment like this is going to be a major design challenge.

  • @jamescady723
    @jamescady723 2 роки тому +1

    What a shame. Appreciate this review, as always! Thanks!

  • @moflexmusicinc.6060
    @moflexmusicinc.6060 2 роки тому

    Bigger beefy wheels , larger battery platform for lower center of gravity , larger blades ( should do the trick).
    Honestly they should double the size of the unit ( add more weight to it which will give it better traction )

  • @thebigdoghimself
    @thebigdoghimself 2 роки тому

    Lubricate the impeller and chute. Some folks use cooking spray, I use a product from Boeing that is made for snow blowers.

  • @in-oq3sx
    @in-oq3sx 2 роки тому

    Would a broom robot work better to constantly clean an area during a snow. While checking on other jobs

  • @David_Mash
    @David_Mash 2 роки тому

    Take off the safety shielding to expose the auger. If it works, then you have something to start with

  • @minibikemadman
    @minibikemadman 2 роки тому

    Nothing beats a 10hp ariens 2 stager!! We needed it for the 3ft we got in brockton...this thing would died in 10mins in all the snow we had.

  • @mackRseries
    @mackRseries 2 роки тому

    thumbs up for doing the video but not for the product itself :)

  • @TheReaper1416
    @TheReaper1416 Рік тому

    It looks like they're making a new one under the "Yarbo" brand that can also cut grass and stuff (with a different attachment). Both websites use the same business address and the same unit number so yeah, hopefully the new one is better and can actually remove snow.

  • @davidwarner6755
    @davidwarner6755 2 роки тому

    Nice concept

  • @handydadtv
    @handydadtv 2 роки тому +1

    I knew it was too good to be true.

  • @mikemichaels1875
    @mikemichaels1875 2 роки тому

    Nice concept.

  • @dommadureira7666
    @dommadureira7666 2 роки тому

    Ty for honest information

  • @jjw6342
    @jjw6342 2 роки тому

    Maybe you can find a use for it in the summer towing a cart for gardening or attach a mower to it.

  • @Path2Insanity
    @Path2Insanity 2 роки тому +1

    put some sandbags on it to help with the weight, maybe towards the front

  • @sethc4758
    @sethc4758 Рік тому

    wow, at that price its best to just get an old four-wheeler with a plow.. the idea is awesome, sure would make my winters much easier but its not there yet.

  • @thor_4017
    @thor_4017 2 роки тому

    You can buy screw in studs that work even on shoes. That would possibly make it work a little better.

  • @johngalt97
    @johngalt97 2 роки тому

    They need to enter the snowbot in a few battlebot competitions to make it more robust and aggressive.

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl 2 роки тому +1

    Just need to attach a seat to it and try again 😆

  • @archael18
    @archael18 Рік тому

    Using the snowblower is so fun that it doesn't seem like a problem to me lol. But anyone that used a snowblower will know that there is so much manual intervention needed that I just don't see a bot happening. The cost, size, and weight, to overcome the manual input is just going to be insane.

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 2 роки тому

    Cool idea.