How do Automower® Robotic Lawn Mowers work?

A boundary wire is placed or buried around the edge of your lawn and any obstacles Automower® should avoid. This wire is fully customizable so the mower reaches only what it’s supposed to and leaves the rest.

Small, razor-sharp blades cut grass a little at a time.  

Tiny clippings break down and are automatically recycled into grass as a natural fertilizer. And the consistent mowing gives you a freshly-cut lawn 24/7. 

If Automower® encounters an object, it will stop, reverse and go in another direction. When lifted, the blades automatically and immediately shut off.

When it’s time to recharge, Automower® will navigate to the charging station automatically, either via signal or by following the wires.

A guide wire helps Automower® navigate back to the charging station when the mower is in a remote corner of the lawn.

Select Automower® models use GPS to help navigate your lawn, increasing efficiency and accuracy.  

Automower® mowers come with an anti-theft alarm and can be instantly located with GPS using the Automower® Connect app.

Install Automower® yourself by following our easy video tutorials or pay a professional (available in select cities only).

See how Automower® handles complex yard layouts.

See how easy it is to clean and maintain your Automower® 115H.

See why the Automower® robotic lawn mower is as easy to maintain as it is to use.

While traditional Automower models used a buried physical boundary wire to define the cutting area, Husqvarna now offers EPOS® (Exact Positioning Operating System) technology for wire-free installation and navigation. This technology uses high-precision satellite signals (RTK-GNSS) to create virtual boundaries via the Automower® Connect app, offering greater flexibility for complex or changing landscapes. In areas with poor satellite coverage, you can install and bury a physical boundary wire to allow the mower to operate in those areas.

Automower robotic mowers utilize a combination of sensors to ensure safety. These sensors allow the mower to detect objects in its path, slow down, and steer away before a collision occurs, protecting pets, children, and garden furniture.

Yes, the Automower is designed to work in the rain, but it also features an intelligent Weather Timer. This system automatically adjusts the mowing schedule based on grass growth rates: it mows more frequently during wet, fast-growing periods and reduces its activity during dry or cold spells to prevent lawn wear and save energy.

For a healthy, "carpet-like" finish, Husqvarna recommends replacing the small, razor-sharp blades every 1 to 2 months, depending on lawn size and grass type. Because the mower uses a "micro-mulching" technique—cutting just a few millimeters at a time—keeping the blades sharp is essential to ensure the grass is sliced cleanly rather than torn.

The Automower uses three methods to navigate home: it can follow a patented guide wire (the fastest route), track the boundary wire back to the dock, or use onboard GPS to find the most efficient path. This triple-search technology ensures the mower never gets lost or stranded, even in large or complex yards with multiple narrow passages.

A robotic lawn mower, like the Husqvarna Automower®, stays within your yard using either a physical boundary wire or virtual satellite-based boundaries (EPOS™ technology). It typically moves in a "random" pattern, which ensures it covers every corner of the lawn over time without leaving track marks. High-end models also utilize GPS-assisted navigation to map the yard and optimize mowing patterns for maximum efficiency.

While traditional models require a physical boundary wire buried or stapled to the ground, newer generations of robotic mowers offer wire-free options. Husqvarna’s EPOS™ (Exact Positioning Operating System) allows for virtual boundaries via satellite technology, making it an ideal solution for large properties or lawns where physical wires are difficult to install or maintain. In areas with poor satellite coverage, you can install and bury a physical boundary wire to allow the mower to operate in those areas.

Robotic lawn mowers are highly cost-effective over time due to significant savings in labor, fuel, and maintenance compared to gas-powered mowers. Beyond the financial ROI, they provide a healthier lawn through "micro-mulching" - the process of cutting tiny clippings daily that act as a natural fertilizer. Additionally, their silent, emissions-free operation allows for night-time mowing without disturbing neighbors.

Yes, robotic mowers are specifically engineered for complex terrains. Standard models can typically handle slopes of 20% to 40%, while specialized All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models can manage steep inclines up to 70% (approx. 35°). For complex layouts with narrow passages, patented guide wires help the mower navigate through spaces as narrow as 24 inches (60 cm).

When the battery level becomes low, the robotic mower automatically stops cutting and navigates back to its charging station. It finds its way using one of three methods: a signal from the station, following the boundary wire, or following a dedicated "guide wire" for the most direct path. Once fully charged, the mower resumes its scheduled mowing without any human intervention.

Robotic mowers are equipped with sensitive collision sensors. If the mower encounters an object like a tree, garden furniture, or a forgotten toy, it will gently bump into it, stop, and then reverse to find a new path. Additionally, built-in safety sensors instantly shut off the cutting blades if the mower is lifted or tipped over to prevent injury.

Yes, specific Husqvarna Automower use EPOS® (Exact Positioning Operating System) technology to operate entirely without a physical perimeter wire. This system uses high-precision satellite data to create "virtual boundaries" through a smartphone app, allowing users to easily adjust mowing zones and "stay-out" areas without digging up the lawn. In areas with poor satellite coverage, you can install and bury a physical boundary wire to allow the mower to operate in those areas.