What is a Robomower?
A robomower is a robotic lawn mowing machine designed to automatically trim grass at a specific day and time. The mowing unit itself uses a rechargeable battery pack to power a set of self-propelling wheels and three mulching blades. High-end robomower models can have the equivalent cutting power of a 5.5 horsepower gas push mower. Because the blades on a robomower turn the clipped grass into a fertilizing powder, there is usually no need for bagging or raking afterwards. Robomower owners do have to perform a few chores before the unit can be allowed to mow. A generous amount of wiring must be staked around the perimeter of the yard, much like the wires of a fenceless dog restraint system. The homeowner wraps the wire around a small stake every 10 feet (3 meters) or so. Curves in the landscape may require more wire and more staking than anticipated, so robomower owners should plan accordingly. It is better to have all the wiring on hand rather than wait several weeks for delivery. In a
