MOWING the lawn is one of the least enjoyable household chores.
But with the robot age upon us, why should homeowners have to do all the heavy lifting?
The Worx Landroid is set to change the way people approach mowing the lawn.
Worx business development manager Graeme Mather said the days of sticks and rocks stinging shins and people heaving on a pull-start cord were long gone.
"The Landroid is a battery-operated robotic grass-cutting machine," he said.
"Capable of cutting areas of up to 1000 square meters on a single charge, the Landroid will make life easier for people all over Australia."
Mr Mather said Worx developed the Landroid to withstand adverse weather, which means the rainy season won't leave the backyard looking like a jungle.
"It's as simple as marking out the Landroid's territory with the supplied boundary wire, placing the charging station in an appropriate place, setting your cutting height, and putting your feet up while you watch your little helper go to work," he said.
"Once you've installed your boundary wire and charge station, the Worx Landroid will patrol your yard, sensing and avoiding any obstacles while giving your lawn a neat trim.
"With its centred blade and advanced sensory system, it will shut down as soon as all four wheels aren't on the ground ensuring a high level of safety."
"You'll also never pester your neighbours with a noisy mower again, thanks to a super stealthy, low sound output."
Recommended retail price is $1199; available in stores from September 1. Details: worx.com
