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The idea of a robotic lawn mower is appealing, but it seems that most of the robotic lawn mowers currently on sale are overpromising their delivery somewhat. Amazon reviews are in many cases a mixed bag, and it seems the effectiveness and use of such a device can only be correctly gauged when actually letting it loose on the lawn you intend to buy it for.

Nevertheless; what would be the main parameters to look for in a robotic lawn mower, and what are the major painpoints that still exist?

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  • The first thing I'd look at is: how challenging is your lawn? If it's not really simple, I'd wait a few more years before even looking.
    – Ed Staub
    Jul 31, 2012 at 21:35
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    A kill switch. You don't want it becoming sentient.
    – DA.
    Aug 1, 2012 at 17:24
  • No wireless access so Skynet can't take it over.
    – Doresoom
    Jun 18, 2013 at 15:41
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    Don't forget that it can be very appealing to be stolen - very expensive and easily stolen unless you have a very serious fence.
    – sharptooth
    Aug 12, 2013 at 12:07

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a: safety features B: battery life C: safety features ... Z: intelligence and adaptability in mowing

-- and if your yard is not fenced to keep little kids out don't even think of trying a robotic lawn mower because it is hard to believe how brilliant kids can be at doing unbelievably stupid things.

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