How does it work ?
A small wire is pegged to the ground around the perimeter of your lawn, a similar type of technology that invisible pet containment systems use. This is a one-time setup and takes about as long as it does to mow your lawn one time. This wire will virtually disappear from sight in two to three weeks in normal growing conditions. This wire forms the virtual fence for the Robomow®, containing it to the area you are mowing. (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. Total time will depend on size of yard and also on the model chosen. Remember, with Robomow® you may cut your grass whenever you choose, any time day or night. Since you are free to spend this time elsewhere, it is truly 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. (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 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 area excluded. (Top)
If a slope is currently being cut safely with a walk-behind, the Robomow® will handle it fine. (Top)
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)
Robomow® is the only robotic mower with blades that cut outside the wheels and a unique Edge mode, which enables it to follow the perimeter wire for complete coverage of the lawn edges. (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)
