Understand the robot
before you buy it.
How robot mowers navigate, what slope ratings mean, how to measure a lawn, how window robots stay on glass, why suction figures mislead and more. Clear explanations you can use whichever brand you choose.
Robot lawn mowers
Navigation, slopes, setup and seasonal care.
How robot mowers find their way: boundary wire, RTK, vision and LiDAR
The four ways robot lawn mowers navigate, what each needs from your garden, and how to pick the right one for your lawn.
Read Explainer + toolSlope ratings explained: percent, degrees and what your mower can really climb
Why a 45° slope is 100%, how to measure the steepest part of your lawn, and how to read a robot mower’s slope rating.
Read Explainer + toolHow to measure your lawn for a robot mower (m², square feet and acres)
Measure the grass you actually mow, convert between square meters, square feet and acres, and choose a mower with the right headroom.
Read ExplainerGetting your lawn ready for a robot mower: a setup checklist
Where to put the dock, what to clear, how to handle edges and narrow passages, and the first-week habits that make a robot mower easy to live with.
Read ExplainerRobot mower safety: children, pets and garden wildlife
The safety features to look for, the scheduling habits that matter most, and how to protect hedgehogs and other night-time visitors.
Read ExplainerRobot mower winter care: cleaning, battery storage and spring restart
How to put a robot mower away for winter, what to do with the dock and battery, and how to get it running smoothly again in spring.
ReadRemote-control mowers
When direct control beats autonomy.
Robot vacuums & mops
Navigation, suction figures and upkeep.
Robot vacuum navigation: LiDAR, cameras and gyroscopes explained
How robot vacuums map your home, why LiDAR became the standard for mid-range and premium models, and where cameras and simpler sensors still fit.
Read ExplainerWhat robot vacuum suction figures (Pa) really tell you
Why a higher Pa number does not always mean a cleaner floor, and the other features that decide how well a robot vacuum picks up.
Read ExplainerRobot vacuum maintenance schedule: daily, weekly and monthly
A practical starting routine for robot vacuum bins, brushes, filters, sensors, mop parts and docks, with model-specific care instructions taking priority.
ReadWindow-cleaning robots
Suction, glass compatibility and safety systems.
Pool robots
How pool cleaning robots work and what to compare.
Robotics kits
Choosing a kit that keeps a young builder learning.
Robotics kits by age: what kids learn and how to choose the right challenge
From first builds to app-controlled and coded robots, how to match a robotics kit to a child’s age, patience and interests.
Read ExplainerCoding robots vs building kits: choose your starting point
Understand what a coding robot teaches, what a construction kit adds, and where the two overlap.
ReadRobotics basics
The terms and ideas behind every home robot.