Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for Robomow. It provides a comprehensive summary of the Robomow ecosystem, including robotic lawn mowers, mobile applications, navigation technologies, smart scheduling, lawn management, safety systems, connectivity, smart home integrations, and connected outdoor automation capabilities used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

Robomow is one of the pioneers in robotic lawn mowing, developing autonomous lawn mowers designed for residential properties ranging from small suburban yards to large multi-zone landscapes. The Robomow ecosystem combines intelligent mowing algorithms, perimeter-wire navigation, mobile app control, edge-cutting technology, automatic charging, obstacle detection, and weather-resistant operation to provide fully automated lawn maintenance. Robomow mowers are designed to reduce manual lawn care while delivering a consistently maintained lawn with minimal homeowner intervention.

Company Overview

Founded:

1995

Headquarters:

Originally founded in Israel

Primary Markets

• Residential Lawn Care
• Robotic Lawn Mowers
• Smart Yard Automation
• Connected Outdoor Equipment
• Homeowners
• Professional Residential Landscaping

Core Ecosystem

• Robomow App 3.0
• RK Series
• RKS Series
• RT Series
• Legacy RS Series
• Legacy RC Series
• Legacy RX Series
• Charging Stations
• Boundary Wire System
• Accessories

Robomow focuses exclusively on robotic lawn mowing and continues to develop intelligent outdoor automation technologies that simplify lawn maintenance.

Supported Product Families

RKS Series

Designed for smaller residential lawns.

Features include:

• Compact design
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• Smartphone control
• Edge mowing
• Automatic charging
• Quiet operation
• Obstacle sensing
• Floating cutting deck
• Weather-resistant construction
• Remote management

The RKS series is intended for homeowners with smaller lawn areas while maintaining many of the advanced features found in larger Robomow models.

RK Series

The flagship residential robotic mower lineup.

Models include:

• RK1000
• RK1000 Pro
• RK2000
• RK2000 Pro
• RK3000 Pro
• RK4000 Pro

Features include:

• Large cutting widths
• Floating mowing deck
• Patented edge-cutting technology
• Brushless DC motors
• Touchscreen interface
• Multi-zone mowing
• Automatic docking
• Mobile app control
• High-traction wheels
• Large property support

Depending on the model, RK mowers are designed for lawns from approximately 1,000 m² to 4,000 m².

RT Series

Designed for compact residential lawns.

Features include:

• Compact chassis
• Floating cutting deck
• App connectivity
• Automatic scheduling
• Quiet operation
• Mulching capability
• Automatic charging
• Easy maintenance
• Small property optimization

RT models are intended for lawns up to approximately 700 m².

Legacy Product Families

Older Robomow product families include:

• RS Series
• RC Series
• RX Series

Although discontinued or replaced in many markets, these models continue to receive support through legacy applications and service resources.

Robomow App 3.0

The Robomow App serves as the primary management platform for supported RK and RT models.

Users can:

• Start mowing
• Stop mowing
• Return mower to base
• Configure mowing schedules
• View mower status
• Review recent activity
• Adjust mower settings
• Receive notifications
• Monitor battery status
• Update firmware

Recent versions also support managing multiple compatible mowers from a single account.

Lawn Scheduling

Users can configure:

• Daily schedules
• Weekly schedules
• Seasonal mowing
• Automatic departures
• Pause schedules
• Vacation schedules
• Zone scheduling
• Multi-area mowing

Intelligent Lawn Management

Robomow automatically manages:

• Lawn coverage
• Cutting frequency
• Charging cycles
• Return-to-base operation
• Zone transitions
• Edge cutting
• Obstacle avoidance
• Battery optimization

Edge Cutting Technology

One of Robomow's signature features.

Benefits include:

• Mowing beyond the wheel edge
• Reduced manual trimming
• Cleaner borders
• Improved fence-line cutting
• Better wall-edge coverage
• Reduced post-mowing cleanup

This patented design allows the cutting blades to extend beyond the mower's wheelbase for improved edge performance.

Floating Cutting Deck

The floating mowing deck automatically follows uneven terrain.

Advantages include:

• Improved cut quality
• Better uneven-ground performance
• Consistent cutting height
• Reduced scalping
• Terrain adaptability

Terrain Handling

Designed to operate on:

• Flat lawns
• Rolling terrain
• Uneven yards
• Slopes
• Multi-zone properties
• Narrow passages

Higher-end RK models are designed to handle slopes up to approximately 45%, while RT models support slopes up to about 30%.

Navigation System

Robomow utilizes:

• Boundary wire navigation
• Intelligent mowing algorithms
• Automatic docking
• Multi-zone navigation
• Obstacle detection
• Charging station localization

The mower remains within the defined mowing area using an installed perimeter wire.

Obstacle Detection

Safety systems include:

• Obstacle sensing
• Lift detection
• Tilt detection
• Blade shutdown
• Collision avoidance
• Automatic rerouting
• Emergency stop

Certain RK models also feature 360° obstacle sensing to improve navigation efficiency.

Charging System

The mower automatically:

• Returns to charging station
• Recharges battery
• Resumes scheduled mowing
• Optimizes battery usage
• Maintains charging history

Mulching System

During mowing:

• Grass is finely mulched
• Nutrients return to the soil
• Lawn moisture retention improves
• Fertilizer requirements may be reduced
• Continuous lawn maintenance is supported

Notifications

Users may receive alerts for:

• Mowing started
• Mowing completed
• Battery low
• Charging complete
• Obstacle detected
• Mower lifted
• Schedule changes
• Firmware updates
• Maintenance reminders
• Connection status

Connectivity

Depending on model:

• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Mobile app connectivity
• Cloud services
• Firmware updates

Robomow App 3.0 supports current RK and RT models, while earlier RS, RC, and RX models continue to use legacy app versions.

Firmware Management

Users can:

• Install firmware updates
• Improve mower performance
• Receive new features
• Apply security updates
• Resolve software issues
• Monitor software versions

Smart Home Integration Opportunities

Robomow supports limited smart home integration directly but can participate in broader outdoor automations.

Potential integrations include:

• Amazon Alexa (selected legacy integrations)
• Home Assistant (community integrations)
• Smart irrigation systems
• Weather stations
• Outdoor lighting
• Security cameras
• Smart electrical outlets

Typical automations include:

• Pause mowing when rain is detected
• Delay mowing during irrigation schedules
• Notify homeowners when mowing is complete
• Resume mowing after weather clears
• Suspend mowing during outdoor gatherings
• Coordinate mowing with sprinkler schedules
• Trigger security cameras when mower leaves the charging station

Maintenance

Routine maintenance includes:

• Cleaning the cutting deck
• Replacing blades
• Cleaning wheels
• Inspecting boundary wire
• Cleaning charging contacts
• Updating firmware
• Checking battery health
• Inspecting traction wheels

Many wear parts are designed for homeowner replacement without specialized tools.

Common Customer Requests

SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians commonly assist customers with:

• Installing a new Robomow mower
• Laying and configuring the boundary wire
• Connecting the mower to Wi-Fi
• Pairing the mower with the Robomow App
• Creating mowing schedules
• Configuring multiple mowing zones
• Adjusting cutting height
• Optimizing edge-cutting performance
• Updating mower firmware
• Troubleshooting charging station issues
• Diagnosing boundary wire faults
• Resolving offline connectivity problems
• Replacing cutting blades
• Configuring seasonal mowing schedules
• Restoring factory settings
• Optimizing mowing performance for uneven terrain
• Integrating mowing schedules with irrigation systems
• Troubleshooting obstacle detection and navigation issues