An ideal product for people with disabilities, busy families, or individuals who'd rather drink a Manhattan on the patio than cut the grass, the Friendly Robotics RoboMower shears the lawn by itself with the push of a single button. The fully-automatic mower travels across the lawn in a crisscross pattern--covering up to 10,800 square feet on a single charge--while you relax on the porch. Because the mower is rechargeable, it doesn't need gas or oil, and emits no pollution and little noise. However, it's still every bit as powerful as conventional mowers, employing a cutting system equivalent to a 5-1/2-horsepower gas mower, but with better mulching and a 5,800 rpm blade speed (double that of a typical gas unit). The Triple Chamber Mulching system compacts grass into small clippings that decompose naturally on the lawn, improving your lawn's health while lightening your workload.
The RoboMower works by mowing within a selected boundary outlined by a small wire. The mower's onboard navigation system then uses an internal compass and bumper to maneuver around objects and up and down slopes. The mower also comes with a host of safety features, such as a child lock and a detection system that automatically turns off the blade if the mower is lifted. The mower comes with plenty of oomph, completing about three hours of mowing with a single 24-hour charge. The RL850 is also upgradeable to the RL1000, which comes with a programmable docking station. The RL1000 will automatically depart and return to the docking station at preset times to mow the lawn--even at night while you're sleeping--adding yet another level of convenient operation.
