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The RL800 Robomower by Friendly Robotics is
convenient, easy, robotic, and clean--and it transforms the world
of yard work! Set up (once), turn on, and the Robomower cuts the
grass on almost any surface--all by itself. Getting the system set
up in your yard can take most of an afternoon, but the
well-written manual makes the job easier. The biggest part of the
set-up task is stringing the perimeter wire around your yard,
marking the boundaries the Robomower will stay within. Once you're
set, and the mower is on, the machine simply senses the perimeter
wire and uses three mulching blades to cut down everything inside
the wire. Thanks to the onboard computer, the Robomower can even
learn parts of your yard as it mows, making it quicker next time.
The mower is quiet, automatic, and the mulching blades mean that
when it's done you don't need to bag or rake.
The Robomower is outfitted with safety features. It won't run at
all if it's flipped over with the blades exposed. Likewise, it
turns tail and backs off if its soft 360-degree bumpers encounter
any foreign object (like a pet or toy or favorite rose bush). A
theft deterrent system keeps the unit safe. The Robomower is very
quiet compared to other lawn mowers, although because it takes
longer to get the job done than a human with a walk-behind mower,
what noise there is lasts longer. The mower works best on level
yards smaller than 3,200 square feet, with the grass reasonably
tame to begin with. It does not work well on hilly or overgrown
yards. While it takes a full day to recharge the battery, a full
charge is enough to mow most lawns. (The mower is definitely no
lightweight, either; it takes two people to remove the machine
from the box when it arrives). The Robomower is definitely a smart
idea for folks with physical conditions that make strenuous
activities like mowing difficult, but it's also a great product
for anyone who feels like there's always something better to do
with a weekend afternoon than lawn mowing. Rechargeable power pack
comes included. |
