What is a Robotic Lawn Mower?

A typical robotic lawn mower looks like a low flying space ship, made of hardened plastic, with steel blades on the bottom that whirl at speeds up to 5800 rpm (double that of a typical gas powered mower.) A typical robotic lawn mower is able to mulch the grass far better than most standard mowers. This allows the cut grass to decompose on ones lawn naturally, adding nutrients to facilitate the lawn’s long term health. They run of electricity, charged after every job, hence they run quieter and with less pollution that a standard gas powered mower. They run in random patterns over a residential lawn, kept in bounds by above ground wires that are set up around the lawn and around obstructions such as trees, swimming pools, and flower beds. The mower's onboard navigation system uses an internal compass and bumper to maneuver around objects and up and down slopes.  more

A robotic lawn mower is a lawn mower which is designed to mow the lawn automatically, without any need for human involvement. The robot can be programmed with a variety of information which it utilizes to mow the lawn on a regular schedule at the desired height. Retail prices for robotic lawnmowers vary, depending on the amount of ground they can cover, and they are available from retailers who specialize in lawn care, or directly through manufacturers. The mechanism of a robotic lawn mower is fairly simple. The device has wheels which allow it to navigate the lawn, along with sensors which are used to detect changes in terrain, fences, and things like foliage and flowerbeds which should not be mowed. Some come with sensors which can interface with other sensors installed around specific areas to warn the robot to mow no further. Safety sensors are installed to turn the lawn mower off if it encounters a child or pet. Typically, the robot includes a charging station which can be ...  more