Best robotic lawn mower

Implement a robotic lawn mower to make one of your weekly chores much less work.

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Ready to hand over one of your chores to the machines? These robotic lawn mowers require minimal setup before they can take care of cutting the grass on their own. You can define the space that the robot will cover, ensuring none of your flowerbeds or favorite plants get destroyed during the mowing process. We've gathered a collection of the best robotic lawn mowers for your home, so read on to find the one that's right for you.

Staff pick

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Worx WR165 Landroid robotic lawn mower

Uses an anti-collision system

If you're worried about someone wandering off with your mower, this Worx model has a GPS anti-theft system. You can control where it mows from the Landroid app over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, so no corner of the lawn will be missed. The motor uses a floating blade disc, which is better for navigating areas with tree roots or other uneven spots without getting stuck and requiring retrieval. This model is also compatible with many of the brand's available batteries, so you can increase its runtime. 

Easy setup

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Husqvarna Automower robotic lawn mower

Built-in carrying handle

Traverse the terrain of your yard with the rugged wheels on Husqvarna's Automower. If the unit gets stuck on anything, lift and tilt sensors turn the motor off for safety. The shell that covers the unit is waterproof, keeping the electronic components safe from rain or enthusiastic plant watering. When it comes to the mowing, you can choose height settings between 2 and 3.6-inches, and the carbon steel blades will get to work. 

Quick charge

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Gardena Sileno Minimo robotic lawn mower

Weighs only 13.44 pounds

Get a full charge on this model in a mere 75 minutes. After that, you can set it to mow up to 2,700 square feet of your lawn (about 65 minutes of run time). It has a water-resistant rating of IPX5, so it can handle some splashes from sprinklers, hoses, or light rain without a problem. The three pivoting blades make quick work of overgrown grass blades and leave clippings behind as fertilizer for thicker growth. As a bonus, it's the lightest option we've selected, which is helpful if moving the mower around the yard is a concern. 

Choosing a robotic lawn mower

Now that you've discovered that mowing the lawn can be less work using a robotic lawn mower, it's time to pick one. We think the Worx WR165 Landroid robotic lawn mower is the best choice for most people. It connects with either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, putting you in control of where it wanders. This model also has GPS anti-theft that can prohibit the device from being used if it is relocated without your permission. We were also impressed with how the blade is designed to float slightly higher than other options, helping the robot clear tree roots easily. 

If you need to trim diverse terrain, consider the Husqvarna Automower robotic lawn mower. When it begins to rain, you can take comfort in the fact that this model has a waterproof shell to protect the motor. There's also a setting to adjust the height you want the grass cut at, letting you customize the look of your lawn. Finally, it has a built-in safety feature that disables the blades when stuck on an object.

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Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.