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By Daniel Griffiths\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 20 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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How to choose a robot lawnmower<\/h2>\n

Why go to all the trouble of pushing a lawnmower around your lawn when you can have a \u2018robot\u2019 do it for you?<\/p>\n

For some, mowing a lawn is a satisfying exercise, an excuse to get out there and keep an eye on all of your garden, not just the lawn. For others it\u2019s a tiring, mucky chore that they\u2019d gladly wish away. You know into which camp you fall!<\/p>\n

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Robot lawnmowers \u2013 lawnmowers that combine a motorised drive system, cutting blades and a brain to keep it on the right track \u2013 have come on leaps and bounds in the past few years. A modern mower allows you to live the dream, autonomously mowing your grass to a schedule, avoiding obstacles, detecting edges and will even plug itself in to recharge when exhausted.<\/p>\n

And, because robot lawnmowers are effectively mulching lawnmowers \u2013 with no grass storage \u2013 you don\u2019t even have to collect and dispose of the clippings. They work by making fine cuts to shorter grass. I.e. Rather than cutting when the grass is long, a robot mower cuts less actual grass\u2026 but does it much more often. The result is a lawn that\u2019s \u2013 basically \u2013 always picture perfect.<\/p>\n

Features to look out for when choosing a robot mower<\/h2>\n

Your first consideration is the size and shape of your lawn. In brief the flatter, more regular and smaller your lawn, the more a robot mower will be a perfect fit. As ever with tech, test it too far and you\u2019re inviting disappointment. We\u2019ve seen huge lawns mowed by \u2018teams\u2019 of two or three robot mowers just to make sure the job is done right!<\/p>\n

The fact is that large areas require more time and power to mow. It may be that a small mower simply isn\u2019t up to the job so check it\u2019s range and capacity \u2013 how many square metres can it do before a recharge? Get out there with a tape measure and learn just how much lawn needs cutting.<\/p>\n

Also slopes and inclines \u2013 and wet slippery surfaces \u2013 can cause some smaller mowers problems. Larger wheels and tracks can help here. And make a note of the degrees angle that each mower can cope with.<\/p>\n

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Also shaped lawns require some clever thinking on the part of the mower itself so you may wind up with some missed bits without careful planning. Advanced mapping features of some mowers make them smarter than others and most now use a mobile phone app to give you precise control of when and how it goes about its business.<\/p>\n

There are even models equipped with GPS allowing them to genuinely learn your lawn, while most use a simple perimeter wire fencing (supplied in the box) which will require careful installation but will always ensure that your new mower is always cutting the grass rather than your begonias.<\/p>\n

Some even allow Alexa or Siri (Apple HomeKit) control so getting your lawn cut is now a barked instruction from your armchair.<\/p>\n

And, best of all, our selection below have all done their best to thwart the problems above and we\u2019re certain there\u2019s something labour-saving, and \u2013 let\u2019s face it \u2013 just that little bit incredible, delightful and entertaining for you below.<\/p>\n

Eight best robot lawnmowers<\/h2>\n

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