So I’ve had this vision about mowing the lawn. I want to set up some lawn boundaries with mirrors and then fire a rotating laser that cuts the grass. Needless to say there are a few problems with my idea, my two-year-old being one of them. Cory might still be a problem with this next best thing – the Ambrogio Evolution lawn mowing robot:

It can freely move within an enclosed area, detecting the signal transmitted by the perimeter cable located on the ground all around the area to be mowed; it can also work without a perimeter cable as long as the working area is enclosed by a fence at least 10 cm. high.   When work autonomy has expired (see technical specifications),the robot returns to the base to automatically recharge the batteries. When this operation is over, the machine restarts mowing.   It follows a “random” pattern, with no fixed plan; periodically and randomly, the spiral function, particularly efficient on obstacle free areas, is activated. It covers an area of up to 33,000 sq/ft; two or more robots can work simultaneously to cover a wider area.    It is equipped with a keyboard with a user-friendly and  easy-to-program display.   It can operate day and night; only working time start and finish including work days for intended use need to be set.   If the lawn mower is lifted or overturned the blade stops to prevent hazards to people and/or pets.

So it just constantly runs around looking for grass to mow. It goes back and charges itself and then goes out again. Wow…I mean, am I that lazy geeky? Don’t answer that. Via Engadget.