How does it work ?
A small wire is pegged to the ground around the perimeter of your lawn, similar to the type of technology used in invisible pet containment systems use. This is a one-time setup and takes about as long as it does to mow your lawn. This wire will virtually disappear from sight in two to three weeks in normal growing conditions. The wire forms the virtual fence for the Robomow®, keeping it within the area you are mowing. (Top)
Robomow® RL models use an on-board navigation system, monitoring their position to the wire around the lawn. In addition, they are always aware of the current driving direction and distance travelled. This is done by means of an internal compass-like device. This device provides the data that the mowers use to determine the most efficient path for them to take. Learn how simple it is » (Top)
Generally speaking, it takes a bit longer for the Robomow® to mow than a walk-behind mower, but this is insignificant since you can do other things while the mower is busy. The total time will depend on the size of the garden and also on the model chosen. Remember, with Robomow® you may cut your grass whenever you choose, at any time of day or night. Since you are free to spend this time elsewhere, it truly is a time-saving product. (Top)
Robomow®is a dedicated mulcher, and the healthiest way to manage clippings for your lawn. It mulches in one or three separate chambers using high RPM motors (5800 RPM). The result is more effective mulching than most conventional mowers, leaving smaller clippings that disappear into the roots of the grass. These smaller clippings provide for quick decomposition into a natural fertilizer for your lawn. There is absolutely no need to collect the clippings. For more information about the benefits of Grasscycling, click here. (Top)
Trees or other areas within the lawn that should not be accessible to the mower are handled in one of two ways. If the object is rigid and at least six inches (20cm) tall, the mower simply bumps into them, as the bumper sensors will detect the small impact and cause the mower to change direction. Other areas, like a flowerbed or swimming pool, are excluded from the cutting area by using the same wire as installed on the perimeter. The object is simply looped out during the installation of the perimeter wire. The inbound and outbound leads of the wire used to loop out the object are installed right next to one another. This causes the signal in this section of the wire to cancel, allowing the mower full access around the obstacle, but keeping it out of the excluded area.
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If a slope is currently being cut safely with a walk-behind, the Robomow® will handle it fine. (Top)
The Robomow® has been tested with several different systems, with little or no adverse effect. (Top)
Robomow® stays within the wire round the edge of the lawn. It cannot cross over and stray into other areas. (Top)
Just press the GO button on Robomow® and it will make a special circuit round the wire, trimming the very edge. When it is finished, it will automatically start mowing the rest of your lawn. (Top)
YES! Robomow® WILL cut right over the lawn edge. Robomow® has offset blades that turn outside of the wheelbase, this means that it can cut right over the edge. No other robotic lawnmower can do this. (Top)
The customer needs to decide if running un-attended is right for their situation or not. Whether it does or does not, Robomow® will still save the customer time and provide a convenient way to maintain their lawn. The mower currently meets or exceeds all CPSC mandated requirements for walk behind mowers. In fact, the blades top speed on Robomow® is 60% faster than required, something not found on any walk behind mower today. Additionally, the safety sensors that detect bumping into an object, sensors that detect a lift of the cutting deck, child lock safety features and manual operator presence controls all add in significant safety measures and systems for the consumer, far above those found on conventional walk mowers today. It simply is the safest way to mow your lawn. (Top)