Automower Solar Hybrid.
Posted on 01/06/2009 6:28:12 AM PST by Red Badger
Husqvarna is showing its new Automower Solar Hybrid at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Solar Hybrid is a fully robotic lawn mower powered by a combination of batteries and a solar panel.
The Solar Hybrid model joins three other Husqvarna Automower battery-powered units. The Solar Hybrid mower has a maximum working area capacity of 2,220 m2 (0.65 acre).
The size of the area mown by the Solar Hybrid mainly depends on the available sunlight, but also on the condition of the blades, the type of grass, growth rate and dampness. The shape of the area is also significant.
When there is daylight available, the 12W solar cell panel enables the mower to extend its cutting periods before requiring a recharge of its 4.4 Ah, 18V NiMH battery.
A small wire is staked to the ground below the grass level, or buried just beneath it, around the perimeter of the lawn to be mowed. The on-board navigation system monitors its position relative to the wire keeping it in the area to be mowed. The irregular pattern of movement, the long battery life, and its ground speed enables it to effectively mow all parts of the lawn.
Obstacles or other areas within the lawn that should not be mowed are handled in one of two ways: if the object is rigid and at least six inches tall like trees or fences, the mower gently bumps into it, reverses, and starts off in another direction; other areas, like a flowerbed, are excluded from the cutting area by using the perimeter wire.
Automower Solar Hybrid.
Who has the Gardening Ping list?.....
I want one that first scoops up the dog droppings.
That’s what weed eaters are for!............
I’m certain that this will be just as effective as the I-robot automatic vacuums. Namely, NOT.
It’s all fun and games till the cat gets run over.
signed Stumpy, the family cat.
I want an Emo lawn.
Then it will cut itself..................
I’m pretty sure Gabz does. :)
Gardening Ping, Gabz!
With it we clean far more often. Keeps the dog hair swept up. As a bonus, it irritates the dogs.
“The size of the area mown by the Solar Hybrid mainly depends on the available sunlight, but also on the condition of the blades, the type of grass, growth rate and dampness. The shape of the area is also significant.”
In other words, fuggedabboudit! LOL!
If this new mower works works as well as their other products it could be very appealing.
I have one that is no match for the amount of dog hair my two Labs generate. My Dyson DC07 Animal makes quick work of their sheddings.
I’ve used Husqvarna chain saws before. They are very good.
Garden Ping!!!!!!!
I am NOT going to let my husband see this.............
Can’t say what your experience has been, but I have no complaints about my Roomba, one of the best buys I’ve made in a long time.
LMAO! Damn!
But I was very surprised at how much hair Roomba picks up when I thought the room was clean to begin with.
IMO, they are the best. Not the lower quality models sold at bLowes, but the models sold at real Husky dealers are top of the line. Yeah, Stihl fans will argue, but i disagree.
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