A stunning lawn doesn’t mean sacrificing your weekends to mow or spending thousands of dollars each year on lawn care. Robotic lawn mowers offer a convenient, quiet, and safe solution for regular lawn maintenance, letting you spend more time doing what you love. If you want a beautiful lawn with less effort, noise, pollution, and expense, then a robotic lawn mower could be the perfect choice for you.
This may seem obvious to many, but Robot Lawn Mowers are still considered relatively new in Australia.
Many Aussies only consider tending to their turf when it becomes overgrown and unsightly, and the judgey looks from neighbours become unbearable. Therefore, it is sometimes assumed that a robot lawn mower is designed to plough through thick, calf length lawn every other month whilst defining the edges with professional precision. The robots are good, but not that good!
Residential robotic lawn mowers, including the high-end models, are designed to maintain lawns by frequently trimming small amounts of grass rather than cutting through thick, overgrown grass. It is the robot’s job to ensure your lawn does not become overgrown, but a pre-installation mow helps the robot mower navigate the lawn and operate efficiently.
Robot lawn mowers use smart technology, spatial sensors, and remote-control features to automate grass cutting. Powered by clean, rechargeable batteries, they use navigation software to mow your lawn efficiently on a set schedule, returning to their charging dock when finished. These mowers make efficient use of electricity by clipping a small amount of grass several times a week. For larger lawns, they may need to recharge mid-cycle, resuming right where they left off to complete the task.
The vast majority of robot lawn mowers, like the Classic Landroid, require the installation of a boundary or perimeter wire to surround and define the mowing zones. However, the latest innovation in robotic lawn mowers removes the need for boundary wire installation. WORX Landroid Vision uses HD cameras and market leading AI tech to see your lawn and mow accordingly. WORX Landroid robot mowers are particularly agile and operate using unique mowing patterns and AIA technology to reduce grass wear.
For optimal results, use the WORX Landroid mobile app to customise your mowing schedule. The app can calculate your lawn size, set up custom schedules, manage multiple zones, and check the mower’s status remotely. The mower can also be programmed via its onboard LCD/LED screen. Landroid mowers are weather-resistant and have rain sensors to avoid mowing in the rain, returning to their charging dock when precipitation starts. Optional accessories like the Landroid Garage provide additional protection from harsh weather.
When selecting a robotic lawn mower, consider your lawn size and slope. The size of your lawn, not your entire property, will determine the appropriate mower.
Small – Medium Lawns: For gardens up to 1000 m², WORX Australia currently offers 3 Robot Lawn Mower options.
Lawns up to 600m2: The WR206E Landroid Vision is an innovative robotic lawn mower that utilises advanced AI and neural learning technology for optimal lawn care. This model eliminates the need for boundary wires or beacon installation, making setup simple and straightforward. Designed for lawns up to 600m², the WR206E offers efficient, precise mowing and incorporates the premium features of Europe’s best-selling Landroid models.
Lawns up to 700m2: The WR149E Landroid is a classic robot lawn mower that features smart auto-scheduling and intelligent navigation to patrol and clip lawns up to 700m2. This classic robot lawn model receives regular Over-the-Air software updates, meaning your mower will always benefit from the latest learnings and improvements from around the globe.
Lawns up to 1000m2: If you have a bit more lawn to cover, the WR140E Landroid is sure to suit. A Classic Landroid model, the WR140E also features smart auto-scheduling, intelligent navigation and regular software updates.
Large Lawns: For gardens up to 1500 m², WORX Australia currently offers 2 Landroid robot lawn mower options.
Lawns up to 1300m2: The WR213E Landroid Vision offers a seamless and hassle-free lawn maintenance experience, combining the best features of Europe’s best-selling Landroid models into a state-of-the-art device. Landroid Vision uses advanced AI and neural learning technology to deliver precise and intelligent mowing without the need for boundary wires or beacons.
Lawns up to 1500m2: WR150E Classic Landroid services and maintains lawns up to 1500m2. A with all Landroid models, the WR150E Classic model is feature rich and built to last. All WORX Australia Landroid Robot Lawn Mowers are powered by and come equipped with a WORX Australia POWERSHARE Battery.
Robotic mowers come with a variety of features to suit your needs. Basic features include programmed schedules, obstacle avoidance, boundary adherence, automatic recharging, and safety shutoffs. Advanced features like mobile app control, WiFi communication, multiple zone programming, rain sensors, and GPS improve efficiency, accuracy, and security. The WORX Landroid series offers options from basic models with superior features to fully customised versions for more specific needs.
If you’re used to traditional petrol-powered mowers, robotic mowers might seem too good to be true. However, these efficient machines maintain your lawn perfectly, without supervision or emissions. They run quietly, day or night, saving you time and effort. Investing in a robotic mower could be the best decision you make for your lawn and the environment.
In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into every aspect of our lives, it comes as no surprise that our lawns are now benefiting from robotic assistance. However, like any innovation, robot lawn mowers operate optimally when users are well-informed about the nuances of its operation.
1. Pre-Install Mow: For initial setup, most residential robotic lawn mowers will require a pre-install mow to ensure the grass is at an optimal height for the mower to operate efficiently. This initial cut helps the mower navigate the lawn more efficiently and cut-to-edge.
2. Maintenance Machines: Once installed, robotic mowers maintain the lawn by cutting frequently, usually several times a week. This regular maintenance helps keep the grass at a consistent height and prevents it from becoming too thick or overgrown. The small clippings it removes on the regular generally go unnoticed to the human eye, while your lawn laps up the nutrients from those turf tips.
3. Slope Limitations: All Robotic Lawn Mowers have slope limitations. The vast majority of residential robots can manage gradients of up to 25% (14.5 degrees). Classic LANDROID and LANDROID Vision are designed to handle inclines between 30 – 35% (17 – 19.27 degrees). If your lawn has steeper inclines, you may need to address these areas separately.
Reality: Many people believe robot mowers can only handle small areas. However, WORX LANDROID Robot Mowers have been developed and designed to maintain lawns up to 1500m2. There are currently 5 models on offer in Australia to suit your needs with the smallest catering to 600m2.
Reality: Robotic lawn mowers use various mowing techniques to ensure an even and well-maintained lawn. The effectiveness of these techniques can influence the overall appearance and health of your lawn. For the most even cut, robotic lawn mowers that use systematic navigation or adaptive algorithms are generally the best options. These mowers provide efficient and thorough coverage of the lawn, ensuring that every area is mowed evenly. The WORX Landroid Series is renowned globally for its unique AIA (Artificial Intelligence Algorithm) technology to achieve the most consistent and even cut.
Reality: Annoying? Yes. Complicated? No. At the end of the day, laying a boundary wire around your yard is widely considered an “effort”, but the future benefits outweigh the one-off experience. For those who refuse to even consider wires or beacons, make your sure check out the LANDROID Vision wire-free robot lawn mower.
Reality: While there is a higher initial cost for a feature rich, future-proof Robotic Lawn Mower, the ongoing costs are minimal. Like a traditional lawn mower, it is recommended that you replace your mower blades every 3-4 moths to ensure optimum performance. Considering those blades may be mowing every other day, $40 for a years supply isn’t too bad at all.
Reality: Advances in AI and sensor technology mean that many robot mowers can navigate complex lawns. LANDROID models use AIA (Artificial Intelligence Algorithm) technology, which allows for efficient navigation and mowing. While they require boundary wires to define the mowing area, they can still handle complex layouts within those boundaries, including narrow passages and multiple zones.
Reality: Robotic lawn mowers can technically operate in the rain (Classic Landroid’s have an IPX4 rating & Landroid Vision’s have IPX5), but it is generally not recommended due inferior grass cutting quality. Wet grass tends to tear rather than cut cleanly, which can lead to a ragged appearance and increased susceptibility to disease. Best to let your robot return to the charging station if the weather becomes too harsh.
Understanding the true capabilities and limitations of robot lawn mowers can help you make an informed decision. By debunking popular misconceptions and knowing the key aspects of how these machines work, you can better appreciate the benefits they offer.
Whether you choose a traditional LANDROID model with boundary wires or an advanced AI-driven model like the LANDROID Vision, you can enjoy a well-maintained lawn with minimal effort.
When it comes to the ongoing, repetitive task of lawn care around your home, there are three key considerations: efficiency, ease and cost-effectiveness. Because when the moment comes around, (again and again and again) when the lawn needs to be done, it shouldn’t feel like an arduous chore.
And there’s no need to waste your hard-earned money on the lawn maintenance person to come around again and again (and again) to do it for you.
All you need to do is reach for your reliable, powerful gardening equipment to help you get the task done in a jiffy, and with minimal exertion—before moving on with the rest of your day.
With great quality outdoor power equipment in your hands to help you tend to your lawn, you have the satisfaction of doing it yourself, doing it fast and doing it easily. And, of course, saving yourself a ton of money over a period of weeks, months and years.
So, what are the essential gardening power tools you need to invest in to get the best-looking lawn in the neighbourhood—without breaking out in a sweat or draining your bank account? Let’s take a look at the top five must-have garden power tools for lawn care.
Achieve a great-looking lawn with the ideal lawn mower for your specific needs. Consider the size of your lawn, your own ability and the amount of storage room you have when it’s not in use. If you have a small or medium yard, think about lightweight, easy-to-manoeuvre, cordless push lawn mowers, such as the WORX WG779E Cordless Push Lawn Mower. These energy-efficient gardening power tools are powered by 40V (2x20V) batteries that have a relatively lower upkeep cost than traditional fuel-powered mowers, yet are powerful enough to cut through thick, dense grass. They are also more environmentally friendly and much less noisy than fuelled mowers.
For the ultimate hands-off, feet-up approach to lawn mowing, there are robot lawn mowers, such as the WORX WR149E 700M2 WORX LANDROID Robot Lawn Mower. This model uses cloud computing in conjunction with your inputs to judge the parameters of your lawn and cuts it effortlessly while manoeuvring around obstacles.
Once your lawn is cut, you are still not quite done. Because then it’s time to give your lawn edges a nice neat finish. Overall, it’s the difference between a superb-looking professional cut as opposed to a more ‘amateur’ look if you skip this part. With the right tool in your hands, you can achieve an amazing result with hardly any effort. A line trimmer (otherwise known as a grass trimmer) is a handy piece of gardening equipment that helps you trim around the edges of lawns and garden beds. If you are on the lookout for a multi-purpose trimmer, one like the WORX WG163E.2-B is one of the most versatile. It converts easily from a line trimmer to being an edger or a mini-mower without additional tools.
Hedges and shrubs are never far away from lawns. So once your lawn is cut and trimmed, it’s time to look to the side and attend to its immediate neighbours. With the right hedge trimmer, you can make your neat hedge a highlight of your street. There is no need to use heavy shears or fuel-powered trimmers to get the job done. You can shape and maintain your hedges and shrubs with cordless hedge trimmers such as those from WORX. The WORX range of hedge trimmers are nimble enough to reach into even small nooks and crannies yet powerful enough to cut through the brush. WORX hedge trimmers are powered by high-quality 20V rechargeable batteries that can also be used for other cordless WORX tools, such as line trimmers.
You may well ask why chainsaws are on this list. But while they may not be a piece of gardening equipment you immediately think of in relation to lawn care, chainsaws do have their place because overhanging tree branches are a constant source of fallen twigs and leaves that end up on the lawn.
Chainsaws enable you to handle tree-trimming tasks to help keep your yard tidy. If you are looking for a powerful cordless chainsaw, consider the WORX NITRO 40V WG385E.B2 model for outstanding performance, faster charging and longer runtime. It makes even heavy-duty cutting tasks fast and easy.
Have you ever disposed of batteries in regular recycling or household bins? It might seem like an easy solution, but it can actually harm both people and the planet. Binned batteries can cause fires and end up in landfill where they release toxic materials into waterways and ecosystems.
Thankfully, the B-cycle team (part of the Battery Stewardship Council of Australia) has taken steps to ensure that you can dispose of household batteries safely and recycle them at the same time. B-cycle is a free recycling service that offers over 3,200 battery recycling drop-off points around Australia.
Simply visit the B-cycle website to locate a nearby drop-off point. You can even specify the type of battery you need to dispose of – AA, Button, Power Tool, etc. – to ensure that the drop-off point is able to accept them.
As manufacturers of the WORX Australia 20V lithium-ion POWERSHARE Batteries, we are committed to promoting safe battery disposal and recycling. It’s important to remember that when disposing of and recycling a Lithium-ion battery, the battery must be completely discharged, and the terminals must be clear taped.
Many other Lithium-ion power tool brand batteries have exposed metal that needs to be covered for safe disposal. Even though the WORX Australia Lithium-ion batteries have recessed terminals, it is best practice to tape these when safely disposing for recycling.
Recycling batteries keeps toxic materials out of landfill, where they can contaminate soil and groundwater. It also ensures that valuable materials in batteries are recycled into something new, which reduces the amount of finite natural resources used in the production of new batteries.
Batteries that are recycled are processed to recover plastics and metals, some of which are used to manufacture new batteries. Envirostream, Australia’s first onshore lithium, nickel metal, and alkaline battery processor, can recover 95% of the materials in batteries for recycling. Any steel, copper, and aluminum recovered is returned to the manufacturing sector for recycling, while the active components of lithium-ion batteries (including graphite, cobalt, nickel, and lithium) are used to produce a valuable product called mixed metal dust, which is used to create new lithium-ion batteries.
Whether you are someone who actively seeks out recycling solutions or you are someone who simply has some old household batteries to dispose of, B-cycle is the answer.
Simply follow the 3 simple steps below:
1️. Never dispose of batteries in waste or recycling bins
2. Tape used battery terminals with clear sticky tape
3. Take used batteries to a @Bcycleaus Drop off point
See the video below to learn how to tape your AA and button batteries correctly and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
