SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 8, 2025The Verge

I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured

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Robot lawnmowers promise effortless maintenance but currently fall short. Testing four robots over three months revealed frustrating issues like poor navigation, getting stuck, and difficulty with obstacles. While some models created perfect stripes, they required constant supervision. New models claim improvements, but for now, robot mowers are best suited to open lawns with patient owners willing to troubleshoot.

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