[Fix my robot](https://robotsforthat.com/fix/) / [Anthbot Genie](https://robotsforthat.com/guides/anthbot-error-codes/) / Camera abnormality (lens dirty or blocked) ● Checked Nov 9, 2026 From Anthbot support Anthbot Genie # Anthbot Genie "Camera abnormality (lens dirty or blocked)": what it means and the fix Steps **2** Tools **None** Parts None Works for Anthbot Genie series robot mowers (Genie 600, 1000, 3000 and 5000). Short answer **What it means:** One of the four cameras (front left, front right, left or right) cannot see clearly. **Quick fix:** Find which camera the code points to: E601 front left, E602 front right, E603 left, E604 right. ## Fix it in 2 steps - Find which camera the code points to: E601 front left, E602 front right, E603 left, E604 right. Done? - Clean that camera lens before you start the mower. Did it work? Great, it is fixed. Bookmark this page in case it comes back. **Still showing Camera abnormality (lens dirty or blocked)?** Contact Anthbot support. 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