Robotic Lawn Mower

Set it. Forget it. Lawn always neat.

Why robotic mowers?

Mows DAILY — short trims keep grass healthier.
Eliminates the back/knee pain of pushing a mower.
Quiet — many run while you sleep.
Small clippings act as natural fertilizer.
3-7 year payback vs hiring a service.
One $1,500 robot replaces 7 years of pushing.

Husqvarna Automower

$1,500-5,000

Best premium. Up to 1.25 acres. GPS tracking. Takes itself out, mows, returns to charge.

Best built; long-lasting.

Worx Landroid

$1,000-2,000

Mid-range. Up to 0.5 acre.

Best mid-range.

Mammotion LUBA / Yarbo

$2,000-3,000

Newer wireless models — no boundary wire. RTK GPS for navigation.

Best wireless install.

Segway Navimow

$2,500

Wireless RTK. Quiet. Smart obstacle avoidance.

Best wireless mid-range.

Greenworks Optimow

$1,300-2,000

Green-power affordable.

Budget pick.

Wired vs wireless

Wired (Husqvarna, Worx) — buried boundary wire defines mowing area. Tedious DIY install (4-8 hours) or $300-500 pro install.
Wireless RTK GPS (Mammotion, Segway) — no wire. Just place a GPS antenna on a roof or pole. Newer, more expensive, but install is 1-2 hours.

Worth knowing

Most can\'t handle slopes over 20-25 degrees.
Need a flat charging dock area near power.
Theft worry — many have GPS lock + alarm.
Bring inside in winter (snow, hard freezes).
Replace blades every 1-3 months ($30/year).
Battery lasts 3-5 years. Replacement: $150-300.

For most senior yards

If your lawn is under 0.25 acre and mostly flat — Worx Landroid. If bigger or hillier — Husqvarna Automower 320. Both rated for senior-friendly install if you can DIY the boundary wire.