I am a tech guy, so if I thought a robot mower would do the job then I would go if it it.
School me on robot lawn mowers
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You can tell the robot mower to not start mowing if it's raining.
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I'm definitely thinking about purchasing one in the future. Free up some free time is a good incentive along with the ability to get the job done when it's hot outside.
The model they tried used both boundary and GPS. It was the 450X. Two of them. My home has a walkout basement on a slope. They had to set up each mower in its own boundary wire system zone. They didn't perform good on the slope, the dealer assumed I didn't need the AWD version and the cut quality was disappointing. They are getting better no doubt so I might revisit it someday.
You ae assuming that the robot mower's sensors are smart enough to do that properly.
You are seriously underestimating how much fun it is to drive the riding lawn mower. Plus you can use it to mulch leaves (I am not sure if a robot mower can do that).
I have to buy the really good deck belts for my mowers or they don't survive my back pasture. 14 horses on my 36" walk behind isn't enough sometimes either when I'm lazy and let things get too wild back there.
I've never seen this brand before. Are they legit/well regarded and reviewed? $3200 is a good chunk of cash imo.
Neighbor has a Segway Navimow i210 and WE really like it 
. It runs on a schedule or you can let it "roam" and do it's own thing. He can do everything through the phone app and knows when/where it is running around. Has a proximity alarm that sends an alert if it's stolen or tampered with, and ability to "brick" itself if need be to prevent someone from using it elsewhere. Has a GPS locator built in so you (or the police) can go pay the thief a visit. It has a "garage" port that charges it and determines if there is rain present. It will venture out and test mow, but return if too wet. He set it up using Google Earth to set his perimeters and then let it determine zones from there. It runs most everyday its dry enough to mow and keeps the Bermuda nice and tidy. Small blades need changing on a regular basis, but not really any other maintenance needed. I want one.
. It runs on a schedule or you can let it "roam" and do it's own thing. He can do everything through the phone app and knows when/where it is running around. Has a proximity alarm that sends an alert if it's stolen or tampered with, and ability to "brick" itself if need be to prevent someone from using it elsewhere. Has a GPS locator built in so you (or the police) can go pay the thief a visit. It has a "garage" port that charges it and determines if there is rain present. It will venture out and test mow, but return if too wet. He set it up using Google Earth to set his perimeters and then let it determine zones from there. It runs most everyday its dry enough to mow and keeps the Bermuda nice and tidy. Small blades need changing on a regular basis, but not really any other maintenance needed. I want one.If the navimow website has all their inventory listed, these things aren't looking viable for my use case. They all seem so small and delicate meant for small, smooth lots and not the terrain and acreage I'd ask of it.Neighbor has a Segway Navimow i210 and WE really like it
I bought a ZTR with neighbor. I will keep watching the robot mower space. I will get one at some point but not this year.
At first glance they do, and his lot is rather smooth but has some decent elevation changes. It does really well and can cut his 8K sq. ft. of mowable lawn with ease on a single charge. Its very durable too.
Sounds like for your case, the Lymow is the beast you need.
A Gravley Pro Turn Z I think is the model. Crazy expensive if bought new. This was used with 300 hours and my neighbor and I split the cost. I use it for 45 min a week.
Even the upper end Toro at Lowe's cannot compare.
I wouldn't trust it. How about the liability if the thing goes haywire or evil? 
Gordon Chang warns Chinese EVs entering US via Canada could become ‘rolling spy machines’I wouldn't trust it. How about the liability if the thing goes haywire or evil?
