For some, a robot lawn mower sounds like a dream come true. These robots cut the grass by themselves, saving their owners work, and they do so while providing environmentally friendly lawn care. The robot runs on electricity and so avoids the emissions of a gas mower and it runs more quietly, reducing noise pollution. Many are trepidacious, however, fearing that a mowing machine might present safety issues. They need not worry, as built-in safety features make robots safer than traditional mowers.
A Safe Distance
Walking behind or sitting on top of a lawn mower puts the user in fairly proximity to dangerously spinning mower blades. Robots eliminate this issue, allowing users to maintain a well-manicured lawn while staying far away from the cutting blades. If an animal or person does get close to the robot, it’s collision detectors will send the unit in another direction.
Tilt Control
Although it’s certainly not safe or recommended, it’s possible to run a push mower while the unit is on its side or back. Doing so creates safety issues that a robot lawn mower simply won’t allow. Robots come with built-in sensors that turn the cutting blades off when the unit tips. This feature prevents injury if the mower flips over on a hill or if curious little hands try to lift the unit for a peek underneath.
Protecting Investments
Though well worth the cost for those who detest yard work, robot lawn mowers don’t come cheap. As such, some worry about the safety of their investment into an appliance that spends most of its life outside. Robot mower makers understand this concern, however, and many design their mowers to require a PIN before they will work, rendering stolen mowers useless and undesirable.
A robotic lawn mower is an easy & safe way to make sweating through mowing season a thing of the past. Now if someone would just invent a machine that can automatically rake leaves and pull weeds.
