Robotic Lawn Mowers information

Robotic Lawn Mowers links

More information about robotic mowers

As noted earlier, you'll still need to do some trimming. We have a separate report on string trimmers.

The obvious alternative to a robotic lawn mower is a regular gas-powered or electric lawn mower, or a manual reel mower. We cover manual reel mowers -- along with walk-behind gas-powered mowers, electric mowers and cordless electric mowers -- in our report on lawn mowers.

For about the same price as a robotic lawn mower, you can buy a riding mower or lawn tractor. Riding lawn mowers are covered in our lawn tractors report.

Well-illustrated directions on how to calculate your lawn's slope are available on the Friendly Robotics website.

Two Yahoo groups have information and tips, one just about Robomowers, and the other about robotic mowers in general. The general discussion group is moderated by robotic mower dealers and distributors.

Bamabots.com hosts a forum that discusses LawnBott and Robomower models. This is a good place to ask questions or pick up tips.

LawnBotts.com (not to be confused with the manufacturer's site) also hosts an active forum that discusses both LawnBott and Robomower models.

Owners report that Friendly Robotics has changed its instructions for battery care between mowing seasons. The current version can be found on the website.

Some owner-written reviews recommend that you make sure there's an authorized repair service nearby before buying a robotic mower. You can find a list of authorized repair stations for Friendly Robotics mowers on its site.